New Project

The beginning stages of remodeling the chicken coop. 

Laying insulation in the floor.

Then placing the new floor down.

Making sure it is securely in place.

Painting the floor so it feels like home.

And all this work was done to make the new additions feel welcome.

Plucked from their home and brought to this new place to live.

Making sure everyone is getting comfortable in their new home.

We brought home 25 Cornish X, now approximately 2 weeks old.

More posts to come as it gets closer to freezer time. 

We will also be getting our layers in a few weeks.

Pinewood Derby

Tate entered his Pinewood Derby car in the Pack race two weeks ago.  The theme category that Tate chose was, "Outdoors."  He wanted to decorate his car like a road, because roads are outdoors. So this is the finished product, all checked-in and ready to race.

This is the long track that the speedsters will drive.

Get ready. . . . Set. . . . GO!!!

And the third place Tiger Cub winner is. . . ."Road" and the driver/pit crew member Tater!!

Congratulations to all the Tiger Cubs!

Last weekend, the top three winners got to compete in the Valley Wide Derby.  This is the competition, all Tiger Cubs in the Valley.  Everyone had a great time and showed great sportsmanship.

The  Boy Scout Troops in the Valley were also putting on fun activities outside.  Tate got to try out the Boy Scout version of a ferris wheel.  He is the one at the very top!

He was kind of nervouse waiting in line, but once he was in flight, he sure had a big grin on his face!

Easter

Happy Easter everyone!

Tate enjoyed dying some easter eggs. . .

. . .and hunting (racing) to get a bucket full of eggs.  He was also given a scavenger hunt that tested his memory of objects around the house.  And he found the pot of gold at the end.

8 Years

Happy Birthday!

We enjoyed cake and presents. . .

. . .and even Ellie enjoyed opening presents.

Hockey has come to an End

Well the end of the year hockey tournament has come and gone.  It was a great learning season for the whole team.  Over half of the team were first year skaters so they all learned together and had a great time becoming friends.  The kids had a short bench but that meant extra playing time for all, but everyone was sure tired at the end of each game.

GO EAGLES!!

2011 Iditarod

So here are some pictures finally!! 

We made it to the start of the Iditarod Willow, AK.  There were lots of people there and we had a blast. 

This guy was from Wyoming and sporting his state flag.

And the teams are off.  There was a team that started every two minutes and a total of 62 participants this year.  So it took a little over two hours to get everyone started.  This guy below actually ended up getting second place.

The start of the race takes place on Willow Lake.  It is about a mile across from one side to the other, and there was a good crowd on both sides of the starting chute to cheer on the teams as they raced by.  And they went by quickly so it was hard to get great shots.

We started on one side of the chute and walked to the end where it was less crowded.  We crossed over to the other side and wondered back to the starting line.  As you can see the dogs under the sign are waiting patiently to start, and some teams were not so patient, they were very anxious to start running.

These dogs were sure ready to go as they strain to get the sled started at the start line.

These are some of the doggie rides to the start, some fancier than others, but all teams looked great and were excited to get going.

It was a great day and turn out for all.  The sun was shining and the temperatures were great.  Fun was had by all.