I heart walking in the woods

my middle boy and i went out to 

the country today where there used to 

be the most precious covered bridge.

it got knocked down by a large tree that came down

the river after some flooding years ago.

now, there is a wonderful Mexican restaurant

which is attracting locals by the tens and dozens! 

it is important to spend time with 

each child alone...especially 

when they are so close to flying the coop! 

(a little chicken humor...this is my boy who raises chickens)

he is in his junior year.

my boy has his first girlfriend

and she isn't me.

she is younger and they can't actually

go anywhere LOL.

i understand there are conversations 

in the hall at school.

and lots of texting. 

this toy is a Kendama...

my boy is hosting an event 

in which kids come from all 

over to compete in many 

tricks with this Japanese toy. 

he wrote the company and got them

to donate the prizes. 

he is a smart cookie. 

our one kitten is at it's most cute stage!

it has a new home to go to when the time is

right...i'm just snapping away, trying

to savor it's babyhood ;)

thanks for stopping by!