Our spooky dog!!!

Her Harley collar this Halloween season reads "Bad to the bone" and her legs are wrapped like she had been in a bar room fight. Ever try to put a bandage on a dog's elbow?

In case you don't know her, this is not a costume. Annie has been fighting Thrombocytopenia, also known as Evan's Disease for about two months now. This condition refers to an abnormally low blood -concentration of platelets, which are blood cells that promote blood clotting after injury to the lining of the blood vessels causing bruising and internal bleeding. She has been through weekly blood draws, a ton of different medications, bladder infections, more meds, and now has two ulcered spots on her elbows. Most recently, her blood cell count and platelets are up and our bank account is low.

Our girl is worth every penny and so much more.

See you next summer!

We were overdue for closing up the pool this year, but it is done.

I'll miss my poolside views when it is 20 below this winter.

Annie hangs tough and soaked up some Vitamin D today.

Closing of the camp for the winter.

I'm going to miss our little camp site for the winter.

Although I do believe some ice fishing will take place this winter.

It's time to break out the blaze orange because I would not want to be mistaken for a deer person.

Lakeville Maine!

This is Duck Lake, Junior Lake, Pleasant Lake, and Dobsie Lake.

Bobby and Hero on top of the world.

Michael Drive update!

Dollar Store fence decorating.

A view of upper Michael Drive.

It's time to put away the yard bitches.

If I only had a brain.

Playing with fire!

Our new stove was installed today. We researched pellot stoves, wood stoves, and propane.

Wood is too much effort, messy, and makes me nervous. The cost of corn pellets is ridiculous and a corn pellet stove is $2,000.00. Matt snagged this beauty at a deal and it heats our house with propane. No mess, no fuss, and a remote control! We love it!

I painted this sign this weekend. Well at least I meant to, but then we went to Marden's and got it for $8.00.

I love baking this time of year!

A birthday party!

I love it when John and Kim come to visit, especially when they bring birthday wishes!

What a nice surprise. John and I showed off our fine jewelry.

Kim and I just had fun!

I love my bamboo from Jerry, Dave, and family.

Camp adventures

Matt enjoyed his vacation up at the lake. No, he has not gained weight, but had his life vest on underneath his jacket. Safety first.

Fire starter.

I think pickeral are gross, and would never eat one, but guys seem to like catching them.

Pleasant Lake. So many lakes, so little time.

Tis the season to go apple pickin!

One of my favorite times of the year!

Butch and I checked out the corn maze.

One big pumkin patch!

We enjoyed the animals.

Watched a goat doing what a goat does.

Butch saw a good friend.

It was a beautiful fall day!

Happy Harvest!!!

A trip to Walmart and the barn later...

Annie and I decorated for the season.

Sunday was rainy and cold, so I decorated and...

made whoppie pies for the first time in my life. Pumpkin with cream cheese frosting. Now I know why I never made them before, too much effort.

Our biggest zuke ever!!!

It just keeps on comin!

Thanks Mom and Dad for the great new dollhouse furniture.

Pointless blog!

This homemade boat impressed me.

We all know and love this water dog.

This is the shore of Duck Lake just down from our place.

Two of Matt's favorite hookers are proudly displayed in the camper: the John Deere hook from Jerry and Dave and some other special hook.

Who would have thought...

...that I would someday love four wheelin. I love taking my kitty cat out for a drive around the camp roads.

Too much machine for me.