Well, I did tell them they could cut it down since it was dying already, but I just could not help myself with the play on quotes! While I was gone to a schooling meeting, Karl took the children out for some "fun". (Notice Isabella and Anton's attire!) I returned to find the tree was on the ground with the three proudly admiring their work. It looks pretty good for just using the small hatchet Karl has for camping. All in a good day's work! At least now the children know how it use to be done. Karl has since purchased a small chain saw and gas powered weed/brush whacker for some big kid "fun". The kiddos will have to stick with the hatchet and rake for now.
Many have asked about Isabella's tick bite. I took her into our new doctor and Nurse Practitioner as a precaution and to get refill prescriptions for allergy meds. The NP saw red marks on her scalp about 1-2 inches away from the bite and decided to err on the side of caution. Isabella began the antibiotics and will need to have blood work in a few more weeks. Isabella is acting normal though. She felt mildly warm one day, but no high fevers like some of our friends who have had Lyme. So, the rule is, if you get the tick off within 24 hours you are probably safe, but after that, keep the tick for the medical staff in a jar and see your doctor. Bulls eyes might take up to 6 weeks to appear, if at all. "It is easier to test the tick for Lyme than the child" as quoted by the NP.
