So, I was talking to a friend about blogging. And I told her about my Compound blog...and realized that I had not posted anything since March of 2011. What a total loser! So I am updating a little at a time. You can tell by all of the completely bizarre farm and child references that Mark and I may have accidentally grown up and matured a little bit. Don't let it scare you...we are still whackos and the new pool should be ready in time for a little summertime fun by 2012!



The King of the Compound graduates from PreK. I cannot fathom how this kid got this big this quickly.
May 2011


OMG!!! Elrod's getting the band back together! Hahaha, we actually sort of managed to get together for Jules birthday. Some of us. For a little bit. Cy and Cole were there but Cy threatens my life when I point a camera at her. I miss seeing my friends.
May 2011



Picking strawberries, we made jam and smoothies and picked a ton of strawberries this year. Strawberry jam on the stove will make your nose think it has died and gone to heaven.
May 2011


Our first garden. I personally would have researched, plotted, sketched, planned...and never actually accomplished anything. Mark churned up some dirt and horse manure and threw some seeds on the ground and made a beautiful garden! Once again, action wins out over intention.
May 2011


Our blueberry bushes coming into bloom
May 2011


Nicky with the windup, playing at Providence with our friend Stephanie and her puppies.
May 2011



Chilling in the Hammock with my baby boy
May 2011


Sweet picture of my boys
April 2011