Gone Canoein' / Gardenin'

Two weeks ago we got a new canoe and took it out on Cedar Lake for the day. The maiden voyage was a success!!! We explored some areas of the lake for possible camping sites and didn't tip over once. Special thanks to Bob and Rosi for getting us the canoe as a wedding gift!

Later that day we planted our garden. This year we will have several kinds of peppers, tomatoes, cumcumbers and some herbs. Amanda's herbs actually made it through the winter, so we didn't have to replant. You can see the monsters at the right in the picture.

The Saber-tooth puppy

I just had to put this picture up! Dash runs around the house like this....with part of a deer antler she chews on hanging out of her mouth. We call her the 'saber-toothed' puppy. You all probably don't think it is nearly as funny as we do.

CFPs in southern Illinois

Ryan gave his thesis presentation today and did a FANTASTIC job. Numerous people said it was "the best" graduate work/speech that they had seen in the Forestry department. He still has a lot of work to do in finishing his thesis, but this was a big step for him. I am very proud of him and we are celebrating tonight with Vo and frozen pizza!