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Dani is also a big helper. Today she started throwing things out of the shed. I guess she thought she was unloading it for us.

Chicken coop build

Craig, Mom and I have been building a new chicken coop and run. The chicken ark that Dad built is really nice, but we have found that there are drawbacks to an ark. Its hard to get in and change food and water, and if you need to catch a chicken you have to climb in and get it. These could be improved by adding a bigger door but Tuffy also runs around it and terrorizes the poor birds. So we are making a permanent, more sturdy run and coop. We have missed Dad's building prowess, but we are almost done. It is not very square but we are making it work!

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Many wonderful spring days

Here in Texas we have been having some great weather. I have been working on a new chicken coop that will be more Tuffy-proof, since he has turned out to be quite prey-driven. Mom and Craig have been helping me, but we sure do miss Dad and his building know-how.
Sarah has been diagnosed with Crohns disease. We were both disappointed to hear of her chronic illness but glad to get an answer. She is doing very well, pray for us to manage it well.
Mat is making a swift recovery from his bike accident, but not as swift as he would like. I know it is tough for him to be in a wheelchair while his hip heals and tough for me to see my little brother in a wheelchair as well, but he has a great prognosis.
Dani is getting so big and grown up. She helps me around the house so much, she feeds the chickens, puts away the cat food bowl, wipes her own potty messes, and wipes the windows and cabinets. She is very into reading books lately. She will bring me many throughout the day and then climb in my lap to read. Her favorites are The Big Book of Dogs and I Don't want to Kiss a Llama.