Shutterbug

Amanda has developed into quite the photographer. At the end of the school year she competed in the UIL "Vase" competition and won first place. She likes to shoot from a different view point and it really shows in her photos. Here are a couple that I really like!! What about you??

A little Australian ingenuity....

We have lived on our land for just over 6 weeks now. Thanks to a lot of creativity and hard work (mostly from David) we have made a lot of progress. Here are some photos from the "major" transformations....

Drilling of the well...

David and Chuck putting in the road...

Driving the water truck...

Allie and Mark (Chuck's son) had a great time running (playing on) the roller...

Emily helping cover the new water line...

Running the electric - It works great. It even supports our little "RV Park" when we have friends come over!

Building the goat shelter

Burning the many piles of brush now that the burn ban is lifted!

We still have a LONG way to go but have really make a lot of improvements over the past 6 weeks and it has actually been very enjoyable. This is a journey and we are savoring each and every step along the way!

A Beautiful Sight

A great shot David took after a rain shower this weekend.

A weekend in the country

A group of firends (Jared, Felisha, Hayden, Eric, Lisa, Ethan, Austin, Markus, Constance, Julius & Vivian- Whew!!!) came for a visit this weekend. They wanted a little time in the "country".

We spent the day doing all kinds of fun things....

Hanging out the in the goat pen


Shooting the pellet gun (and lots of skeet too)

Cooking & eating yummy food - Thanks Markus & Constance!

Playing with the baby chicks

Riding on the tractor

kicking back a little....

and walking in the "woods"

We always have such a great time with friends. We all get along so well. I can't wait until we do it all again...

More mouths to feed

The girls have been so excited about school & 4H becasue they are going to get to "show" animals. We chose goats to start out with and got them on Sunday. They are a little skittish, but super cute. Lets hope the judges think so too!

If only they could stay little forever!!!!!!!!!

Dirty good fun

Oh what fun you can have with a little dirt & 1 inch of rain water!

One of the first things we did at the land was to dig a stock pond. These photos are after the first shower we had - but now the tank is now over half full.... Won't be long now until it will be full and we can stock it with fish.

4 New Family Members

Our family is growing exponentially!!!

We told the girls we would be able to have more pets when we moved and we are holding true to our promise. We got 4 new mouths to feed today - Baby chicks. They are so cute!! Won't be long until we will have fresh yard eggs for breakfast and maybe a little fried chicken too (Just kidding!).

So far, life in the country is a good life!

This day in 1933.....

Ed Loris Walker was born. Today my Dad turns 76 years old!!

We have had our ups and downs like all families do, but he has always been there for me. From buying an entire case of peanuts from me when I was a "Campfire girl", to building all the props when I was in Blue Belles, my Dad has been super supportive of me. He taught me the importance of doing things right the first time and always doing my best. He has truly made a positive impact on others during his 76 years on earth.









17 years old in a fox hole in Korea

A rare thing - a school photo

Senator Ron Paul presenting Dad with his Korean War Medals - almost 45 years later

March 2009


Happy Birthday Dad! I Love You!!