Deep thoughts. Or random Hope ones

Quincy is now the proud owner of 2 peacocks and 2 peahens.  We have them pinned up because we are afraid of them running off.  The plan is eventually to let them roam.  For now, she is just excited about the possibilities. We did have something tear the fence and get in with her chickens today.  The brown leghorns that we bought at the chicken auction are now all missing.  I don't believe it was our dog.  I hope not. Our dog, while certainly interested in hearding critters, had never killed any that we know of. It was an upsetting discovery after school.  

Harper's class had a little graduation from ABC camp.  She was pretty tickled with her certificate.  We have had parent teacher conferences this week.  Harper is doing very well in kindergarten!  The other kids got good reports as well. 

Last week, I had an eye doctor appoinent.  They found a spot on my right eye.  They are not sure what it is, but were concerned about it being melanoma. I will now need to see a specialist to make sure.  I was a little worried my eyes "would get stuck like this".   My doctor is a very thorough man. He said he was almost sure it was nothing to worry about and is more just sending me as a precautionary measure.  

Sticker paws is a nice kitty.  I am trying really hard to like her.  She would just be so much easier to like if she would learn to use the litter box.  

On Sunday, my friend Grace came to visit.   I took some photos of the fall art she brought me but failed to take photos of us together.  I had a great time visiting with her and the boys.   It had been way too long since we had seen each other.  I feel bad that their car broke down on the way home though.  

Preston thought his student council shirt was pretty clever.  

I truly enjoy being out in the field.  It gives me a great overview of how things are going, and allows me to really see things that I try hard to manage the rest of the year.  I also find visiting with the maintenance man and the inspectors enjoyable. I am glad that we are finished for this year though.  I was so cold out there today and I know it isn't getting warmer from here on!  

These two were pretty happy that I got cold walking on dams though, because I cooked up some potato soup and monkey bread.  You know, warm up food.  

I had to tell Colin even if he licks it, I want a piece!