LEARNING TO FLY

Yesterday we got the drone out and Owen taught me how to fly it. Launching was easy, getting it to avoid the trees was a challenge.

Of course it never landed nearby and Owen and Kate would run off searching in the direction we last saw it.

Owen was much more successful and kept the drone steady and on course whenever he took the controls.

Kate didn't fly it but she sure enjoyed running after it.

This morning is sunny, 12*C and no wind; another perfect day for flying.

Stay safe and healthy and thanks for stopping by.

DRESS-UP DAY

Yesterday was an indoor day; a day spent chatting with mom and dad and finding the perfect costume in Oma's dress-up box.

Kate's first costume was "SUPER LADYBUG"

She upgraded her glasses to something a little more "chic"

New glasses, ...................... new power.

Owen arrived as the "Grim Reaper" very scary indeed. He just needs a large scythe to be the real deal.

Even grandpa had to get dressed up. Yes the glasses and nose are fake the rest is real; scary hu!

Time for a change; now she's "SUPER BEE"

Could we find anyone sweeter?  I don't think so.













Not sure what we will do today.

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe everyone.

BIKE RIDE and CRAFTS

When it's cold and wet outside it's good to have a craft day with Oma.

Yesterday she painted faces; today she's painting her nails. Every little girl like painted nails.

After lunch Oma needed some quiet time so I took the kids to the park for a bike ride.

Kate did very well trying to keep up with her brother.

We did have to share the trail with an ATV rider but the kids were good and gave him lots of room.

The trail meanders around the park and Kate never complained about the bumpy ride.

She did stop often to throw stones into the river.  So easy to entertain little grandchildren.

This rock was the perfect stop to end our ride.

Brother and sister on top of the world.

We are so blessed by the time we can spend together. They bring such joy into our lives.

Safe travels everyone and thanks for stopping by.

ROOF REPAIR

The roof on our long chicken coop collapsed this winter. It was a combination of too much snow, a beam that was too weak and poor design. Yesterday Owen and I decided it was time to start the repair.

In just a few hours we had the damaged pieces removed and a new beam ready to lift into place. Owen was a huge help handing me tools and saving me countless trips up and down the ladder.

Today's progress will depend on the weather. We are expecting rain this morning and Owen is still sleeping at 7:40 am so there will be no work for a while yet.

Thanks for stopping by and keeping an eye on us.

CHIPMUNKS

Like most days when the grandkids visit, yesterday was busy. Owen helped me haul wood and Kate and Oma made a delicious cake.

Just before supper Owen and Kate decided it might be fun to catch a chipmunk.

They sat motionless as the intended victum moved closer enjoying the sunflower seeds so generously scattered within reach.

They did their best and worked together but that little chipmunk is still running free in our forest. Maybe next time they will have success.

Until then be safe and well and enjoy the day.

THE KIDS ARE BACK

Owen and Kate have joined us for a week of fun back in the bush. Once home they had to try out their bicycles on our driveway.

They are both very good about wearing their helmets and gloves so any falls were quickly forgotten. Riding your bike on soft gravel is a little more challenging especially if you are just learning.

You can spend a lot of time riding your bike and going off on secret missions; fun being a kid again.

If I don't post for a while it isn't because we got lost, it's because we are having too much fun.

CONVERTING OUR GARDENS

Saturday saw us back in the gardens filling another bed with kale, spinach, radishes and lettuce.

While Mary planted I modified the beds to protect the plants. Usually everyone waits until after June 12th before planting up here as we often get frost in June. Since we are almost two months early I decided to wrap the beds in plastic creating a modified greenhouse affect for each garden. This should improve the micro climate and allow our new sprouts to survive any frost that comes our way.

One bed done, six more to complete.

Closed up and protected for the night. Our plants should be happy and safe.  This will also keep the deer and groundhogs from enjoying all the new growth.

That water tank you see in the photo above will be full this time next week. We have four similar tanks all collecting rainwater from our roof. This will give us 1,000 gallons of rainwater to be used during our hot dry summer days. If all goes well we should have vegetables to give away starting the end of June. It's amazing how much produce we get from seven raised garden beds; about 210 sq. ft or 19.5 sq. metres of actual garden soil.