A dedication to Loyal Austin

On the way to the Bear Tree

Rich looking at the incredible view!! This bench is near the bear tree.




The Bear tree and Micheal

"Dedicated to Loyal Austin Moved to Lyons is '61 and raised 8 children"

They almost don't fit on the stairs anymore!!! Love you guys tons!


Brass name tags were placed in many places to remind us of accomplishments of the Austin Family.

QB the new old horse

Sandy is still my first love....they get along very well. Eat from the same feeder and share.

This is QB. The new horse.



Sally and QB
Tessa getting to know QB

Tessa getting a kiss from QB horse

Family fun

I stink at this blog stuff...Linna where are you ??? I am a disaster!! I will try again...I almost posted someones garage????

Christmas is coming.....And Sally's getting FAT

But the gifts are wrapped....and the decorating is done....some food is cooked...
and I am as ready as I will ever be!!

I have been practing making pies and testing them for safty of course. I have made a blueberry. A blackberry, both firsts for me....and a pear praline. (made with pecans) I also made a pineapple pie
at Mikes house. Yummy. And they were all safty tested daily .....ha ha Sam is enjoying my practice for the State Fair.

Dallin Nicholas Blair

A full tummy and a warm bed....heaven on earth!

Just hangin' loose

You don't say....

Grandma Sally and Dallin

One week old...Born Aug 4th 2008....8 lbs 5 oz 21 1/2 " long

Summer projects

New food storage shelves to hold dry pack!

Our less than 4 yr old washer began leaking...At $210 to repair...we went to a high efficiency 4 cubic feet washer...uses 1/4 the water and soap...30 min dry time too..will save tons!

Our new Soap stone propane fireplace...no more cold movies in the winter! Yea!! Thanks Sam

Back view

Replaced the older part of the deck and enlarged it somewhat...such a great space!!

Boulder County Fair 2008

Red Raspberries 2nd

Onions 2nd place

Red beets 2nd place

First place beans...about 3/4 " longer than the competition

These choke cherries took first place and Reserve champion...thanks to Jesse shower water!!!

This is the First place/Grand Champion grapesFirst place swiss chard


All the jars directly behind me are my canning entries...ready for pickup. Yes, I'm smiling...I made $250+

These are my County fair ribbons...19 blue, 11 red, 2- 3rds. 6 champion ribbons and one Reserve Champ