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Slowdown and Stuff

And we're back....
it's been slow going at the Milkbarn.

We moved a tree over and out of the drive way.
Alert the presses.
At some point, someone might be able to get out of our driveway.
You know, when all the lumber has been moved.
We want visitors. Just drop in.
Clay or I can back your car out for you! 


Floors are done in the apartment.
Wait! Spoke too soon.
They are awaiting the 3rd and final coat after we(*Clay) drywall.


We are here too much.

Typical Saturday night. 

Trampoline is up. 
It is now chained closer to a clump of trees.
It tried to fly away with the canyon winds.
Into the power line above. 

Audrey started basketball.
21 for the block!
Hopefully the driveway will be paved for a hoop this summer.


Audrey turned 9 and chose to be with her best friend instead of a big party. Ice skating in Louisville, dinner at the Huckleberry and shopping for mood necklaces at the mall.



I adore being her mother.


Comments

  1. Cami JoFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I better make a visit soon then. ;) Can you back my car out, all the way to Utah?

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Jennifer and Clay,

    It has been too long since I visited your blog ( or you for that matter) but today I had a moment and seized it by reading about your adventures. I shed a tear and get choked up every time I read how beautiful your family is. You are a mother that your kids will forever be proud of. I love what you are doing with the house. You both have incredible gifts. I am glad you liked Bill Palmer. Happy Valentines Day! Brad K.

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    1. Jennifer Mo CoMarch 19, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Brad, your message made my day, in fact my month. We are working hard and it will be beautiful!

      Delete
    2. Jennifer Mo CoMarch 19, 2015 at 8:37 PM

      Brad, your message made my day, in fact my month. We are working hard and it will be beautiful!

      Delete

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