Gooseberries!

I was guessing maybe I'd get enough berries for a batch of jam!

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

I also got a thorn embedded in my knuckle that I can't get out!

It's a Mountain!

More was added by the end of the day! We should have enough wood for a day or 2!

Arden and Grandpa

Welcome baby Arden!

Sweet little Arden, welcome to the Keller Family!

Tuckers 1st Birthday

Puppies!

So - how cute is this little guy!

Andrew's First Fish

Comment of the Day...

Mom says: "Well, I want to run around without any clothes on. What does that mean?"

Me: "It's hot out?"

Classic Gramma Jean move right there. Soon Mom will be flashing us as we drive away from the cabin! :) (Love you Mom...)

Pond Step 9

Seems I missed Step 9, so thought you might enjoy this filler...

This cute little fellow has been visiting the pond, how great is that!
And he didn't seem to mind that we hadn't finished it yet!

Pond Step 10 - Finale

Last step - plants and rocks!
Well still have to do water pump and power...

The most recent bruise picture!!

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The Bruise (aka Bruce)

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Pond Step 8

And...(drum roll)...we have a pond!
Will update when some rocks etc are added.

Pond Step 7

Place liner in about a dozen times until things are right, then add water!

Pond Step 6

We're hoping this is what it should look like!

Pond Step 5

Then start forming the shelves and depths...

Pond Step 4

Remove lots of sand and forget that you wanted shelves and a slope for the birds!

Pond Step 3

Remove sod and chop roots as you dig...

Pond Step 2

X marks the spot and then cut the sod.

Pond Step 1

The plan...poor man! How will he pull it off?