Thanksgiving

I was thankful for Katie's little prayer that I found Thanksgiving evening.
I had thrown my back out, and noticed her run down the hallway right away. This is what she was doing.
I'm thankful that she has the idea to pray first, and also that she can spell.

More Redneck Fun

An audio and visual taste of the traditional hayride/bonfire.

You Just Might Be a Redneck, the Sequel

Hey y'all, looky at this here family. They sure does know how to have a good time at Thanksgiving.

Cheese Trier



This is a time tested tool. It's called a cheese trier, and has been used from time before mind to gently extract a tiny sampling of the center of the cheese, without harming the overall product.
I figured it was time to try a new, more modern approach to testing the ripeness of a treasured, even beloved, first born cheddar cheese.


Scott



This is a Scott.
A Scott will also test the very center of a carefully hand crafted, savory, delicious, well aged cheese.
However, my recommendation is to stick with the tried and true method, as your results may be unpredictable when using a Scott...





My Own, My Precious




This was the cheese whom I loved. It was a goat's milk cheddar. Till I left Scott inside the house.
I hope that my cautionary tale will teach all cheese makers to carefully guard the work of their hands and not to risk leaving it on the counter top.

We Need a Little Christmas

Katie got a little purple Christmas tree.
She believes it looks like it could pass for a real tree. I asked.
Honestly, my kids have been outdoors, even to a pine wood.
The tree is named Fuschia.

Pillow Fight!

Katie and Devin.
Like peas and carrots.

Hike to Flat Top

Today I have blisters on my feet, but yesterday's hike was a good experience nonetheless.
Here's just a sampling of the beauty and fun.
Colin, do you know who that little girl is riding the sea serpent log with Katie?