TWO ANTS

Last night I got up about 2 AM in need of a drink and when I tied to get this drink in our bathroom there was no water. I checked all over the house for a leak and did not see anything so I got a bottle of water and went back to bed. When I woke up at 8 and came down for coffee I did not expect to have any coffee. I told Duf what had happened and he was sure I had been dreaming.
We went about our day until around 3 PM when Duf was getting ready for his bike ride and the toilet would not flush. He checked all around downstairs but could not figure what was wrong.
I called Bull Well Drilling and was told that they would try to fit us in but it might be tomorrow. About 15 minutes later I received a call and they were in our area and could come by if they could do it right then. We told them to Please come!
The two guys asked me how I liked my plants and tree in the front yard and I told them I liked them but I also liked water. They went downstairs with Duf and began to check the bladder and the press switch. They said it was our lucky day when they found the problem.
TWO ANTS had died in the press switch and caused it to not be able to turn thus turning off our water! Really, two small ant caucuses can cause this much trouble! Best part was them saying this was the cheapest thing that could have happened!

July 7

Today Rita and Jodi came to visit my parents and Natalie brought her van over for them to see. They were very interested and impressed with Natalie's business!

 My mom and her sister, Rita!

 My cousin Jodi tries to get Natalie to let her drive the van!

 After their visit Natalie and I came home to Philip's cooking! Amazing smoked ribs and smoked corn and beans. It was a delicious meal!!

Fireworks

It's July 4 and we are going to view the fireworks from the boat on the river. Natalie, Elcie, and Philip are going with us. Duffey made us huge sandwiches and got the boat ready. We left home at 6 and had to stop for gas in the boat and Expedition. It was a lucky stop because we were able to hide under their covered area for a 30 minute thunderstorm complete with lightning and a downpour. The boat stayed dry and we headed to the river after the storm. The weather was amazing for the fireworks.
When we got back to the dock Philip backed the trailer into the water and Duf loaded the boat. It was Phil's  first time backing up and with Duf's directions he did an amazing job.
The one hand man has skills!!
Fun times!

8K Mistake

Natalie meant to sign up for the 2K but mistakenly signed up for the rare 8K and she did it in 72 minutes on a very hot and humid day! We had to get up at 5 AM to get there and have her ready on time!

Golf Ball Dog

I have been making dogs out of golf balls and Natalie gives them to business that will display her cards in them.

Really

This sign has me all mixed up. It is a greenhouse that sells a pony for $1.89 a pound. Strange!!!

5K

Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year, 99 and humid, and Natalie and Elcie ran a 5K! We went to watch and we were lucky to find a place in the shade with a breeze making it quite comfortable. Stepping out of the shade was like being under a magnifying glass, HOT!

The internet pictures of the race featured Natalie and Elcie! She finished in a respectful time but Elcie did slow her down with bathroom and drink breaks! It's hard to explain to a dog that she needs to use the restroom before not during the race!