The Pyles Property: Happy 4th of July!

The 4th of July was super busy. C and I didn't waste anytime. Before people arrived to eat, I tended to my garden and patched some skylights.

I recruited Trapper Ray and the Big Bean to help husk some corn. Apparently it was a contest. I didn't win.

Ryan obviously wanted to join in.

This must be the angry face he makes when he is hungry.

RobSr. brought his own grill so that he could cook for the masses.

While the food was cooking, I was busy prepping my s'more station:

Eat your heart out, Martha Stewart

Birddog Rob, Trapper Ray and the Big Bean ventured to buy some fireworks. When it got dark, we headed to the property to set them off. I am bummed that I don't have any pictures. I was scared and hiding behind various people and/or chairs. However, the madness went on for hours. I am going to be picking up remnants forever.

BP and Tammy showed up later in the evening for their weekend at the property. They brought Sammy (basically, the only dog I like). The Greek decided we could go for a short tour of his place. And I took the opportunity to take some pictures of the steps we added to the Rock this year. The Greek did most of the work. We spray painted them with non-skid paint. We even have patio stones. Fanciest tree stand ever.

Welcome!

The next day, the Cavs came to visit! We took a stroll before getting to work.

Sammy following Tammy

Mrs. Cav is pretty good with the axe.

This is what the front looked like after all the chopping was done.

We also got this new addition:

Mr. Cav tending to the fire

Meanwhile, back in the porchouse:

BP putting up the trim on the bathroom wall.

RobSr. installing the shower fixture.\

Ta-Da

Now we can finish the bathroom walls.

The next day the door was completed and I got my new mailbox installed. I also found some old red spray paint and I used it to paint my Barn Stars that I found at a yard sale last year.