I just killed a COPPERHEAD!!

ALL BY MYSELF!  I went out to water my chickens.  I was pulling the hose out and turned around and noticed something moving about 6 INCHES FROM MY FEET! It was a Copperhead!  I must have stepped right over it it was so close.  Thankfully it was facing the other direction! I was afraid to [...]

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A day at the Spa

I turned 30 almost a month ago.  My mom and dad sent me a certificate for a day at the spa!  Well, today was the day!  School started back on Monday and the first week of teaching is always pretty special so I decided to go ahead and book my appointment for the weekend after.  [...]

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8 for 8!

Congratulations Michael Phelps!
Michael Phelps just won his 8th gold medal during the 2008 Beijing China Olympics!
Congrats also to Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hanson and Jason Lezak!
For all kinds of photos visit http://www.nbcolympics.com/photos/index.html!

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My cat snorts like a pig!

We found four kittens in the barn.  Richiedecided to bring one into the house the other night.  Eggnog was happily minding his own business eating his dinner.  He sauntered into the living room where he would likely give himself a bath and then sleep for 326 hours before eating again.  About halfway into the room Eggnog [...]

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Back to School

School started back last week for the teachers!  The kids will join us on the 18th!  I apologize to those of you who frequently stop by that I haven’t updated in the last week.  I have a couple posts in the works and just need to get the finishing touches on them.  When I haven’t [...]

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