We've officially begun the garden ... because there are actually plants in the ground! Most daylight hours both yesterday and today were spent working in the garden or doing various projects outside. Here are a few photos ...

Abigail digging a hole for a tomato plant.


Bouncer checking out the action.


Brandi and Abby, in a state of bliss.


Abigail giving Bouncer a lecture.


Bouncer doesn't receive it in love, so he attacks!


"Woof woof! She's mine," says Bouncer. (Notice his paw; he's claiming his victim.)


Abigail busts out a cool defensive move, going for Bouncer's jugular.


She finishes him off with a tight squeeze, snapping his doggy neck. (Notice her face straining while she sucks the life out of Bouncer. We're going to miss that dog.)


A bonus shot of Nathan showing the difference between a normal egg and a bantam egg.