We realized that with the 5 acres to keep, we would eventually need a riding mower. Well, when Dad came to town, it did not take them long to go out and get one. Remy thought having a tractor was the neatest thing and he sat on it for quite a while that morning. As if sitting on a still mower wasn't a thrill enough in itself , imagine the bliss when he actually got to ride and drive one ;) And did you see the serious face on Ree while he is driving, such a serious business this mowing, I tell you. Plus there is a gang of cheerleaders always cheering him on as you will also notice. After getting half the front yard done, however , the mower stopped and wouldn't start. Ree and Dad had to fix it later when they drove up to visit with mom. It's working great now and kids enjoy the weekend rides. A big patch of my blackberries got mowed over in the mowing enthusiasm, but I guess I can overlook that, ha ! It's fun to watch the damage we do as uneducated gardeners. A bunch of pretty Virginia creeper vines got chopped off in firm belief they were Poison Ivy, ha ! I have to say, they do a lot a like, though, so I can't really hold it against Ree. And the blackberries will come back next year.
