Jackson Covey

Three

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The Hunter

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Two!

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Frog Hat

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For my nephew.

Harvested Sweet Potatoes!

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Onions

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My onions...

Tim's onions...next to mine!

Will try again next year!!!

I'm officially...a gardener!

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Squash

Roma Tomatoes (4 so far)

Pole Beans are blooming

Bush Beans are growing

New Van!!

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You have blessed me beyond measure-
My affections You have won.
You are now my greatest treasure-
Help me live to please Your Son.

This is a ...

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Copperhead!

They blend in really well!

Don't try to pick them up - they are poisonous!

On top of the rock, closer to the warmth!

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Bill has taken the high spot!

Meet Carl and Bill...

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A friend came over the other day with a little yellow bellied slider in a Wal-mart bag. She found him wandering around in the foyer of the store and brought him to us for observation and safe keeping. We named him Carl. Joseph and I were walking in to the same store yesterday and Carl's brother, Bill, came running out to greet us. So, we brought him home too.

I'm pretty sure that there will be more photos soon...

The Garden Advisors

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I figure if she's willing to let him jump into her arms and if he's willing to trust her to catch him...then they can handle all my gardening questions!

So far...so Good!

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Getting Started

Lettuce

Beans

Onions and Squash

We've also planted tomatoes, bell peppers, rosemary, oregano, and basil. We will add sweet potatoes next week and some broccoli later in the summer.

Hornet's Nest

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I know...we should knock it down...and we probably will, but it has been fascinating to watch it grow.

Saturn and Mercury

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Joshua was very disappointed that he couldn't get the camera to cooperate for a good shot of Saturn. It was his best viewing yet. He could actually see through the rings rather than viewing them as a straight line.

Joshua calls Mercury the elusive planet. You have to know where it is, when it is there and find it fast to be able to view it. He did all of that!!

Garden Guardian

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No, I'm not a gardener...but I'm going to give it a try. What I've discovered so far is that planting a garden is hard work! This pitiful little tomato plant has been receiving some tender loving care. I've already lost one squash plant so I'm hoping this tomato will survive. Anyway, a special guardian moved in...can you see him?

Water Bill!!!

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Searching...

Finding...

Now on to repairing...!!

Granddaddy's Goats

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There are a lot of new baby goats at Granddaddy's house!

Joshua always enjoys catching them!

The Happy Hunter

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My Scribe!

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Joseph with "Caesar"

Alabama Snow!

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Fawns!

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Gravel Pit!

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It was gorgeous...quiet...

and fun!

Happy First!

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We had a terrific time back in July

celebrating our nephew's first birthday!

Our Beautiful Beaches

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Congratulations Cheyanne!

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Old Alabama Town

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The birthday boy!

We bought some goat cheese...yummy!

I love this water faucet!

This is the original tavern where Lafayette slept.

It has been moved about 400 yards.

The lady told me that most likely 4 people

did NOT sit on the potty at the same time!

I wish someone would tell me what kind

of tree this is.

Bluegrass!

Mantella!

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We rarely get to see his underside...I hadn't fed him

so I think he ventured out to find more food.

The Work of a Carpenter Bee

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We couldn't believe how much sawdust was under the hole!

Mother's Day

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This garlic was growing taller than me!

Look what the guys found...

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What is that?

Worms!

Well...actually, caterpillars.

They left the tree...

but we managed to find the trail.

Do you know what kind they are?

I love it when...

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Boys wash a van!

Man of Sorrows

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Man of Sorrows! what a name

For the Son of God, who came

Ruined sinners to reclaim.

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

The scene in Monroeville today.

Everyone who drove by couldn't help but consider the Cross of Christ.

Fire Ring!

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A Dying Oak = Firewood!

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Paludarium Update

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First plant blooms.

Mantella!

The little thing seems to like the cave area best.

Lovin' It!

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Family pic.

Added some waving arms to the snowman!

Two Brothers Shoveling Snow...

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Matt in Virginia...

Stephen in Alabama...

Too funny!

Snow!

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Yep! At our house!

First Snowman!

With Honey!

Final Snowman!

Mo...under the tree!

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But the manger scene is not!

Making Pumpkin Pies!

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And there were Two!

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Buddy is Granddaddy's Dog;
Mo is the one we are keeping.

Mo is the largest from the litter;
Buddy is the smallest.

Off they go...

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6 Week Old Schnauzer Pups!

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The "pick of the litter" goes home with Chloe!

Montgomery, Alabama Fieldtrip!

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The Alabama State Capitol

The Confederate States of America was born here.
The Montgomery Voting Rights March
led by Martin Luther King, Jr. ended here.
It is a National Historic Landmark.

Beneath the statue of Jefferson Davis,

President of the Confederate States of America.

Standing in the spot where
Jefferson Davis took his oath of office.

The marker where the oath was taken.

The Capitol Building is Greek Revival in style.
I just had to get a shot of the guys gathered around a column.

Through the gorgeous front doors.

Three heads peering over the spiral staircase
(there were two of these).

Credit is given to a freed slave, Horace King,
for the design of this staircase.
Apparently architects from all over the world visit
to study the design because there is no visible support.
Each rail was hand crafted. It is gorgeous.
The inside of the dome.

A mural depicting the surrender of William Weatherford.
You can read more about him by clicking here.

A memorial wall of Alabama's Fallen Heroes.
There are 99 photos with 5 more to be added.

So many steps!

The First White House of the Confederacy.
It is not in its original location.

Alabama Department of Archives and History
The boys were really sad that their dad couldn't enjoy this trip!
This map of Alabama in front of the Archives building
was fun - we especially liked that Mitchell Lake actually had
some water in it since there had been a small shower earlier.

The storm clouds gather as we are ending our trip.

Last stop - Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church.

Martin Luther King, Jr. directed the
Montgomery Bus Boycott
from his office in this church.

We couldn't see everything in one day so we will be planning
or either taking some unplanned trips soon!

5 Week Old Schnauzer Pup!

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What a sweet face!

Puppy Food!

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4.5 weeks

Kids and Pups

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They've decided that they like the dog house better.

We can sit up now!

Chloe can't decide which puppy she wants!

A Fawn!

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Don't worry...the mom was staying close.

A dream come true.

I think I can...

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...sit up!

3 Little Boys!

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2 weeks old.

The Kids

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Checking out the new yard.

New "kids" on the block!

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These two baby goats are without a mom

so we are going to get them weaned and
back to the farm.

Getting a little comfort.

Loaded for the trip.

Settled into a new stall.

Who knew?

Jacks!

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We transferred these Jacks to my dad's place on

Saturday. They looked all settled in today.

Goat Wranglers

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The guys helped Grandaddy catch the goats
and give them medicine today.

The Billy was a little intimidating.

Grandaddy got the rope.

But the boys got the goat!

Pups at 10 Days

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All snuggled up...

The runt and the big boy

I wish I could sleep this good!

I think this one is going to have a

very relaxed personality!

Schnauzer Girls!

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Our Beautiful Schnauzers!

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I just love this photo. Honey is such a good little mom; all the pups have gained at least an ounce and some have gained two!

Puppy #1 ~ Boy
(the runt)

Puppy #2 ~ Girl

Puppy #3 ~ Boy

Puppy #4 ~ Girl

Puppy #5 ~ Boy
(the largest)

Puppy #6 ~ Girl

Puppies Day 3

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I Just Love a Boy on a Lawnmower!

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Puppies Day 2

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Snuggled up with Mom!

Puppies Day 1

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Puppy #1 ended up being the runt. Puppy #2 is resting with him while puppy #3 is being cleaned up.

I don't know how many are in this next photo. We moved them out of the delivery area to this heated area when Honey needed to clean up a newborn. This is a "wad" of pups!

And here's the new little mom nursing in the new crate. The photo shows them better than we can see them! They are all so black except the one with the cream coloring and black stripe down the back.

3 Boys and 3 Girls!

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7:53 a.m. First puppy! Black Boy! 5oz.
9:43 a.m. Second puppy! Multi Girl! 6.8 oz.
9:53 a.m. Third puppy! Black boy 5.2 oz.
10:33 a.m. Fourth puppy! Black Girl 6.2 oz.
12:37 p.m. Fifth puppy! Black Boy 7.8 oz.
1:43 p.m. Sixth puppy! Black Girl 6.8 oz.

Congratulations Honey and Bo!

Honey...waiting.

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I just can't get comfortable...

Stomach is shaved...I'm ready...

I stay as close to my mom as I can.
Even if I have to spread out on the floor under her computer!

Joshua and "his" deer.

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Welcome to the world, Brennan!

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We are celebrating a new nephew! Congratulations to Stephen's sister, Becky and her husband, Josh!

Brennan and Ma

Honey at 6 Weeks!

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We are pretty sure that our little gal is going to have some pups! She has three weeks to go!

Cat and Craw

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My neighbor caught a tiny catfish and gave it to me. It looked just like a tadpole when she brought it over. If you look close it is just above and to the left of the crawfish. The boys caught this crawfish when we went out to look for minnows for the paludarium. They really wanted to keep it but after research, I realized that we could not put it in the paludarium because they dig up the landscape and eat some plants. So, I started a 10 gallon tank for the critter.

Do you think he is eating my Java Moss or just cleaning it?

Can You Spot the Owl?

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Make sure you click on the photo so you get the full effect of the owl!

Paludarium Hood and Fish

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We finally finished the hood for the tank. I painted it with some textured paint so it kind of looks like grey river sand.

Here's the Betta that we put in the tank. This fish is so active and fast - very different from the impression they give when they are in those tiny little cups that pet stores sell them in.

After doing my research I decided to put Rainbow fish in the tank. These are Boesemani Rainbows. They haven't developed their full color yet so I will be posting more photos as they begin to really show off.

Now, below is the fish that the boys chose for our tank. I had already determined that we would get some Cory Cats for the bottom of the tank but I was hoping for some emerald or leopard Corys. Nope, the boys had to pick out the one fish in the whole store that looks like a rat that can swim. This is an Albino Cory - yep, he has red eyes. There are four of them in the tank and they are very active and entertaining - even if they are ugly.

Joseph Singing July 5th!

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You've got to love the blue suit!

Early Finch Fledge

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This little guy seems to have fledged out of the nest
just a little too early (he can't fly). Jonathan took
these pictures of him just after he came out of the nest.

His nest is just above in a sweet gum tree.

He tried to go up the tree.

But he couldn't.

We hope his parents were watching and took care of him
after we left (we did not touch him).

Paludarium Update!

2009-06-28T21:14:00.004-05:00

Here's a shot from the front. The system seems to be stabilized. I pulled out two plants that just couldn't hang in there. We have some minnows now (compliments of another trip to the creek), but I haven't figured out what kind they are yet.

View on the left.

View on the right. You can see the waterfall area.

Close up of minnows and driftwood.
(I've ordered some "medicine" for my plants)

The cave area.

I have to admit that this project has turned into "my" summer obsession, but the boys are at least interested now that we've added the minnows!

Paludarium Moss

2009-06-25T20:33:00.006-05:00

Well, it's not really moss but I didn't know that! We have it hanging off trees here in South Alabama - mostly close to the river but I managed to snag some from a nearby tree this afternoon. I decided to research so I would know what to call it, and was completely shocked when I saw the words "Tillandsia usneoides". If you look at my last post you will notice that all the air plants I received begin with the same name. Spanish Moss is actually not a moss at all but an air plant - who knew?

It will also flower just like the other air plants.
A tiny green flower is just getting started in this photo.

This is just a miscellaneous photo I found of Spanish Moss growing on an Oak Tree.

Airplants for the Paludarium!

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I ordered a sampler pack from Black Jungle and received 5 plants. After checking their website I think I have figured out the names of the ones they sent me.

Tillandsia caput-medusae
(This one is my favorite)

Tillandsia aeranthos Hybrid

Tillandsia juncea

Tillandsia araujeiThis one I haven't figured out
(If you know - tell me please!)

I think all of these are suppose to bloom. I've got to figure out where to place them on the land portion of the tank. I think they are all suppose to bloom. You can learn more about air plants at Tillandsia International. They have a lot of photos.

Paludarium Panic!

2009-06-23T20:07:00.004-05:00

Some of my plants are dying!! So, I threw together a solution of sugar, baking soda, and yeast in a coke bottle, made it airtight and have the CO2 gas going into the pump to hopefully add some to the water - maybe the extra boost will help these poor, pitiful plants. There are some that are doing pretty good though. Here's the CO2 bottle...

I have two plants in this shot that are actually growing and seem to be healthy!

The one in the corner is doing really well.

The water is still a bit cloudy so I am doing daily water changes right now and waiting for the dying plants to decide to live! If they aren't better in a couple of days I might have to consider adding some extra nutrients to the water.

Here's the new filter box. You can see sponge in the first section, then bio balls and I've just taken the carbon out of the last section. You can also see the waterfall to the left - the box feeds a tube out of the bottom that goes back into the tank but there is a hole in the side to feed the waterfall. I'll have more pictures later!

Paludarium Filter, Substrate, Water and Plants!

2009-06-18T11:33:00.004-05:00

Yes! I did get a filter built out of some small plastic containers (no, I'm not going to let you see it - it is pretty ugly). The filter has three sections - sponge filter media, bio balls and I added some carbon to filter out any chemical residue left over from building the background. I am planning to build another plexiglas filter box as soon as I can get to it.

We added flourite as the bottom layer of the substrate and then put some additional creek rocks over that. Once the water was added we started the pump - the waterfall is working! The filter has a few leaks but it is okay since it just leaks back into the aquarium.

The aquatic plants arrived early this morning so I had to hustle to get them in the tank. When I stirred up the flourite to get the roots down, the water got very cloudy!

As you can see I have also added some of the driftwood. We have got to get a hood built. Right now I just have the lights laying across the top of the tank. I'm not sure what kind of plants I got since I ordered a variety pack to get a better deal, and the company did not send me a list. Now for the hard part - figuring out what kind of plants I have and keeping them alive!

More Progress on the Paludarium

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Well, I decided to stop while I was ahead on the background and not put any more of the resin on it. I repaired some areas and patched some of the "rocky" places with silicone. I decided to put some natural bark on the back of the land area - hoping to get some vines to crawl along the bark. I have the background in the tank and am anxious to move to the next stage, however, there is a problem with the filter box that I built...

It is really a terrific box and would work perfectly except (now remember that I am NOT an engineer) when I changed the dimensions of the background - I didn't change the dimensions of the filter box. I'm going to try to do some creative engineering and build a new filter out of some different materials before I decide to get some more plexiglas cut, borrow some more solvent and rebuild another filter box. There may be a little hurt pride in the mix too.

To help my feelings a bit, I decided to go ahead and put some plants in this hollowed out piece of driftwood. They are currently growing under my kitchen light until we can build the lighted hood for the aquarium. (Yes, I did say...build - I'll try to get the dimensions right on this one!

We've got to make a lot of progress before Thursday of this week - that is when the aquatic plants will arrive and they will need a tank with some filtered water (they will also need light)!

Introducing...

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The happy couple. Mr. Bojangles' second visit was much friendlier! Now we wait to see if any puppies arrive.

Uh, Oh! Crisis with the Paludarium Background

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Well...when I put the epoxy resin on the foam...it started eating away! My first clue of immediate crisis was when it ate through the foam cup that I mixed it in - what a messy mess! Fortunately it didn't eat all the way through (except for twice). Stephen thinks all the extra nooks and crannies will give it a more natural look but I'm waiting to see how it finishes up to make a final decision.

We are sifting the creek sand that we gathered to get the larger pebbles out. Then we are baking it until it is completely dry. Once I get the epoxy on then we are sprinkling it with the sand mixture - we have about 10 minutes until the mixture hardens. I'm really hoping that the second coat of epoxy won't eat through the first coat.

Paludarium Background 1st Coat

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I painted it with some Fusion spray paint that I already had around the house (the color was "river rock"). I don't really have to worry about the fact that it isn't aquarium safe since I will be sealing it with a resin sealant. I also didn't worry much about the paint eating into the styrofoam just a bit since we are going to put a rock/sand texture on.

Introducing "Mr. Bojangles"

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Meet "Bo". He is a silver schnauzer and I'm hoping he is going to help us with some schnauzer puppies. He will be visiting several times this next week. So far, Honey doesn't think too much of him. I performed a quick marriage this morning so that everything would be legit!

Paludarium Redesigned

2009-06-05T12:12:00.002-05:00

I visited with a friend yesterday who had a whole treasure trove of driftwood! I found a few pieces to go along with the ones we have collected and completely redesigned the set up. We will actually be able to put some plants in the largest land piece. I have carved two waterfall areas and one hidden cave so I am looking forward to getting the background finished so we can see it it "works".

Carving the Paludarium Background

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This was a VERY messy job!

Testing the fit in the tank
and checking the driftwood placement.

We will add some texture to the background next.

Collecting Driftwood for the Paludarium

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Enjoying the cool water at the creek.

Driftwood collection.

The beginnings of the Paludarium background.

To the Creek for some Paludarium Rocks

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We were greeted by these gorgeous flowers.

The creek was running pretty fast after all the rain.

It was COLD!

Mom's nature walk...

On the floats...

A Walk down the creek.

We found this little turtle hiding out under the bridge.

He was about an inch long.

The first rocks that were collected.

We had a lot of fun and we managed to gather up some great rocks and pebbles for our paludarium.

Paludarium

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Paludarium: An aquarium that is set up with water and dry land. Ideally there will be a variety of critters - not just fish.

I'm not sure how this summer project will unfold, but the 45 gallon tank that we bought a few years ago for $20 is just begging for a little creativity. And, after getting rid of all the critters except the dog - we are all ready for some new adventures.

We checked the tank for leaks and found 2. So, I've patched the leaks and am waiting for the aquarium safe sealant to cure so we can check it again.

We are brainstorming ways to get the tank up on a stand and I'm trying to decide what type of pump and filtration I want to use. The main decision is where to put it - once set up it will not be moved! The goal is to spend as little cash as possible and to get it completed by the time our summer break is over.

Stay tuned for more Paludarium posts!

The boy who caught the most fish...

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Jacob

Camping Trip!

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The guys gave me a "Mom's Weekend Off" this past weekend - the kind where they leave and I stay home alone. I told them that they would get rewards for the best photo, best critter and a grand prize if they could find some deer sheds. Jonathan won the photo contest for his photos of the pitcher plant and the tree with a donkey head; and Joseph won the best critter prize for his orange spider - which unfortunately turned black when it died. They all got a prize for deer sheds because they talked my mom's cousin out of some when they went to her backyard deer farm.

First things first...let's go swimming!

Then fishing!

I don't think they took a bath all weekend -
except for maybe a dirt bath!

The tree with a donkey head...amazing!

The carnivorous Pitcher Plant.

The bug that it was digesting.

The Pitcher Plant Bog.

Now isn't this one interesting. At this point we do not know
what it is called, so feel free to educate us on this gorgeous plant.

If you look very closely through the haze you can see
the deer that showed up at the campsite.

Can you see the deer track?

A trail walk.

Eastern Fence Lizard.

The backyard deer farm.

Goodbye!

Joseph's Blue Suit!

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The Nest in Our Yard

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We think it is a Mockingbird's nest.

Resurrection Day 2009!

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A conversation with Death

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CHRISTIAN:

Hello, Death, my old enemy. My old slave-master. Have you come to talk to me again? To frighten me?

I am not the person you think I am. I am not the one you used to talk to. Something has happened. Let me ask you a question, Death.

Where is your sting?

DEATH, sneeringly:

My sting is your sin.

CHRISTIAN:

I know that, Death. But that’s not what I asked you. I asked, where is your sting? I know what it is. But tell me where it is.

Why are you fidgeting, Death? Why are you looking away? Why are you turning to go? Wait, Death, you have not answered my question. Where is your sting?

Where is, my sin?

What? You have no answer? But, Death, why do you have no answer? How will you terrify me, if you have no answer?

O Death, I will tell you the answer. Where is your sting? Where is my sin? It is hanging on that tree. God made Christ to be sin—my sin. When he died, the penalty of my sin was paid. The power of it was broken. I bear it no more.

Farewell, Death. You need not show up here again to frighten me. God will tell you when to come next time. And when you come, you will be his servant. For me, you will have no sting.

O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:55-57)

Original post by John Piper
View original article by clicking here.

Palm Sunday Children's Call to Worship

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Grandaddy brings Guns!

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Partridge Rocks

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These are some chicks we ordered for my dad. We will be keeping them for a little while and then transferring them to the "farm".

Alabama River Festival

2009-03-13T16:44:00.006-05:00

Joshua got to be in charge of taking the pictures on this field trip since I didn't get to tag along (and Stephen never remembers to take photos). So, here's Davey Crockett...

This guy had some bows and skins.

Here's a bison skull.

This is marble with pyrite crystals.

Joshua's favorite was this obsidian arrowhead.

...and here's a deer skin.

Joshua actually brought one of these home. He's soaking it in water right now to "soften it up" and then I'm not real sure what he is going to do with it!

Joseph's Debut!

2009-02-28T19:38:00.001-06:00

I finally figured out the best way to get these videos on the blog. Here's Joseph singing "Little Lamb of God".

Honey's New Spot

2009-02-28T14:34:00.001-06:00

So, Joseph asked me the other day if she is an "inside dog" now. I said, "Yep!"

Jonathan's First Squirrel

2009-02-28T14:27:00.003-06:00

I'm not real sure this is something I'm proud of (and I did tell him to brush his hair next time!). My trauma came when I realized that I would have to cook it since "Ma" was nowhere around. Yes, I did and he is actually eating it right now. He likes it. Joseph is out somewhere trying to kill one so he can try it. I'm glad today is the last day of squirrel season!