Monday, March 9, 2009

Joel and Obadiah


I love this picture of Joel and Obadiah. Obadiah is very fond of gymnastics that involve his dad!

Taps for this loyal toy


This dog toy was made by Joel and the kids for Edwards on his first Christmas. It has logged many hours being gummed, chewed, shaken, and tossed. It has been lost and found, been on car journeys and entertainment in the crate. It finally has earned a well deserved rest.

Thank you North Chittenden Tates!
This via Job's cell phone. You do the math!

Sunday, March 8, 2009


Edwards and his raccoon which is now in several pieces. The head still squeaks but the squeaker from the tail is out and gone. Right now he is working to get some treats out of his aqua blue kong. He keeps dropping it in the hopes something will fall out.

Tate Family photo: Velma, Joe Tom

Roxanna, Peggy, and Barry Joe


This weekend was very pleasant in the ER which was truly a gift as we have been having horrible days. I actually felt good when I left work which usually is not the case.


Tomorrow is a day off for me and I have more than enough chores to fill my day. The Bannermans are due back on Tuesday so Fred will be a very happy dog. He has been very good, except for the deer leg episode. All Bill's exotic plants have survived and the blooming ones are still blooming.


Our road is very soft and squishy after some warm weather and rain. I would be glad to have it freeze up to make the travel a little easier.