At the creek

Phoenix

Skiing, Boarding and Bear-Play at Hunter Mountain

This was taken last week at Hunter Mt, just down the road from our church. I wonder who is having the most fun?
Thanks, Nate, for sharing this!

Roseires Royal Racers -- Part 1

One of the highlights of the Vermont State Fair were the pig races....unfortunately, we did not have a clear view of the pigs, but this video will give you a taste of the excitement in the crowd that we experienced that day! Sound the bugle, and let's go.....

The Finish Line

If you look VERY closely, you will see the pigs, racing for the Oreos (that's what gets the pigs moving -- Oreos at the finish line!)

Favorite Animals

Greene County Youth Fair and a Rainbow

Big and beautiful!

We had some fun in July visiting the animals at the Greene County Youth Fair. But Samuel and Anna REALLY loved the playground!

Celebrate Respect for Chickens Day!

I don't know how I missed it, but May 4th was an important day to honor one of God's creatures that has played an important role in all our lives...the chicken. Who else gives and gives and keeps on giving? Barbequed, stewed, casseroled, hot 'n spicy, or cool and salad-y we love 'em. Then, there are the omelets, egg salads, and Easter eggs! Seriously, though, I do have alot of respect for the chickens I have known and even loved. Remember, kids, the two chickens we hatched in school, took home and cared for? ....(ummmm, what were their names again??...)  Until that sly fox or wicked weasel showed up one night! I still feel sad and a little guilty about that.

Well, in honor of our feathered friends, let us breathe deeply (but not if you happen to be in the chicken coop) and.......all together now---

Cockadoodle doo!!

International Respect for Chickens Day
Show that world that chickens do matter on this international day to promote the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl.

--from blog.holidays.net -- photo via flickr

Pet Parade Quiz

Who is NOT a member of the Blass/Miles household? Who wishes that he/she was an "Only Pet"? Who is working on a plan to eliminate the others?? Your answer: ____________________ (Clue - don't be fooled by their feigned innocence)