Take that, rat/black/racer snake!

This afternoon Sarah asked how I was going to water the garden if I was too scared to go out to it. I replied "We'll just have to tough it out and do it." To which Amy answered under her breath, "You'll have to tough it out." (I love that the girls are getting older and have a great sense of humor). So.....Theo and I braved the garden today, armed with a broom and the water hose. No sitings of Mr. Snake. I made up my mind not to let it deprive me of my garden. I have been so happy going out to check it every day; I can't let my fear ruin that. But when we're in Iowa next time, I think I'll purchase a new ice chopper.