Zach Graduates from Border Patrol Academy

Brother Bobby joined Liz, BT, Mary and Mary in Artesia, NM on the occasion of Zach's graduation and commissioning. Zach distinguished himself as one of the best shots in his class while in training.

Zach stayed two months longer at the FLETC campus for Spanish language training before assignment in Laredo. Dalton stayed with the Meads.

A very special woman

January 1, 2008 was celebrated with some black eyed peas, a few kodak moments and construction of a dog fence. Many folks let their dogs run. There is a lot of running room but sometimes visiting dog packs aren't much on manners.

In fact we have had a couple of vet bills from neighbor dogs attacking our Australian Cattle Dog, Duke. I am blessed to have a wonderful help mate, Mary who helps with fencing, nursing, cooking and whatever else that may happen on Lazy Day Farm.

From Russia with love

Mom and dad traveled to Russia from August 15 to September 6, 2007. Their trip included a tour of Moskow and then a boat ride up to St Petersburg. They wish they had heavier jackets as they traveled to St. Petersburg.

The pogost of Kizhi is located on one of the many islands in Lake Onega, in Karelia. Two wooden 18th-century churches, and an octagonal clock tower built in 1862 can be seen there.

They were built without nails and the craftsmen used only the simplest tools - an axe and chisel. The church's roof shingles give off different colors during the day, as light changes, purple, lavender, and silver,to black.