Bryan's Duck Blind

Bryan created a really nice duck blind for his hunting adventures this year. It's a pretty impressive structure. Much more comfortable and wind-protected. He built it in pieces.... then we hauled it to the reservoir and erected it.......

Ava painted her finishing touches.........   :)

Willow in the willows .......... Ha!

We all helped decorate the structure with the willows.........

What a beautiful evening!

Testing it out..........

I think a door and more willows have been added since these pictures were taken.
There's also been a couple of hunts already! 
There's always something going on around here  :)

11 Months Old

 Yep, another milestone post about Willow's amazing growth! She's 11 months! Crazy! 
She's such a smartie. She comes to find me and wants me to pick her up when her diaper needs changing... Ha! She is so playful with all of us. She goes pretty much wherever she wants; the world is her oyster. She isn't officially walking yet, but is on the verge. With exploration comes the bumps and bruises on the head. She is always busy exploring her world......

Got Milk? 

She still has the appetite of a horse.......

She's a nature girl, always happy outside........

She still loves to eat dirt....... lol

"Pick me up Momma!" 

Willow enjoys sitting by the garden, picking the tomatoes and eating to her hearts content.........

She's still a water baby, but since this isn't the swimming season, she gets her splash time in the shower ;)

Her little giggle is contagious..... then she bursts out into this playful, hyper, gruff laugh that just causes me to laugh with her.

She eats more than she sleeps. She's trying to skip naps which has been a challenge. She doesn't want to miss out on any action. Look at those teeth!

I enjoy dressing her up and taking pictures ;)

Those teeth! Ha!

Next month will be a large celebration celebrated with cake!