Pictures and Weekend Update

First, behold the monstrosity of a deer stand that my husband is building for a family friend. It will have electricity and is 12 feet by 12 feet...big enough that he can hunt from it, as well as sleep in it. Since the location is in the middle of a flood plain that has, in fact, flooded twice in the past 15 years, the idea was born to build something elevated which would protect it from the flood waters. So, here it is:

Next, here is a picture I took in my parents' backyard. I love fall.

And finally, some kid pictures because I'm a shameless braggart about my beautiful children: