




| You never know what critters are living in the old dead trees in the woods |
| We installed a new syrup evaporator this winter and cooked 11 gallons of our own "stuff" (plus had 20 more gallons processed) |
| Kyle spoke at two Tea Party Rallies. On the July 4th 1000 people gathered as he spoke on the Free Market and Profit. |
| Instead of camping this Spring Dad surprised everyone with a cabin stay down in Gatlinburg Tennessee |

| Sometimes homeschooling pays off and you actually get dinner!!! |

| Dad's three favorite women on his three favorite horses!! |

| After 13 years the old farmhouse comes down to make room for a retirement home for Kathrin's mom (Gesa). |

| Jessica works as we reclaim lumber from the old farmhouse. |

| Foundation is finally started on new farmhouse for Gesa. Kyle is the general contractor for this one! |