October - Our New Stomping Grounds

In October, we finally completed our move from Missouri to Tennessee. It was not an easy one to say the least. After many hours of back breaking labor, unpacking boxes, and reassembling furniture, we vowed to never do this again without professionals.

5 1/2 years later...Goodbye, Washington MO!

Re-creation of "welcome home" photo fail miserably when you add a cranky two year old into the mix

The Chicken Palace

When we moved we from Missouri to Tennessee, we decided to downgrade our living quarters. The chickens, on the other hand, received a well deserved upgrade. When Bruce and Patty graciously volunteered their time and talents to building our chickens a new home, we happily accepted. We had no idea that three weeks later, it would result in one of the most beautifully made chicken palaces we had ever seen. I should have expected nothing less, as Bruce had previously built his entire house in Hawaii by hand. So, there you have it. I know all chickens everywhere are jealous, and they have every right to be. What other chickens do you know have a home equipped with a solar powered automatic coop door opener?!?

The Obed

Shortly after we moved to Knoxville, our wonderful friends from St. Louis paid us a quick weekend visit to go climbing at the Obed. We were so excited to see some familiar faces! Micah loved playing with his buddies Tommy and Peter. The highlight of the weekend was having the privilege and honor of witnessing Chuck (aka the Man), complete his 70th 5.11 for the year, his ultimate goal. Congrats! You are an inspiration to so many!

Chuck cruising up for the flash of #70 "Whippersnapper, 5.11a"

The next generation, watching Chuck with admiration and wonder! 

The Pumpkin Patch and Halloween with the Princess and the Frog