In the Yard By Karen & Rick Hoyt

Our Loyal Friend Muffin

Muffin
July 21,1993- august 19,2006


The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weakand pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to meUntil my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agreeit is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-Author Unknown

Frog in the pond

One great thing about the pond is all the wildlife it attracts. We usually have tadpoles and large frogs that find there way to the pond.

Hailey picks blueberries and makes pies

The one thing Hailey loves most about growing fresh fruit and vegetables in the yard is going out to pick and eat a snack. When the blueberry bush is full and ripe, we always pick them to make a special dessert. This year she wanted to learn to make pie. Grandma , Hailey, and I had a great time. We made 16 mini pies. The Hoyt family came over for pie and coffee. Hailey served them on a tray. Everyone thought the pies were delicious.

the yard continues

Play house another view

From the patio to the right of the pond...

Fantail in pond

She is half of a pair that have produced many babies in this pond. If you are reading this blog there is a good chance i have pawned off some of them to you.

Koi & Fantail gold fish in pond

The fish will eat watermelon right out of your hand. When the koi bite on the melon you can really feel it.

Hailey's Playhouse

Made with love by Dad.

Daytime of Pond spring 2006

With the new pump and filter, before we tucked it where it couldn't be seen.Now that's a water fall.

The pond

My escape the waterfall at night (wish you could hear it)

Rue Beau Soliel

The pond in 2005