Are you my mother? Today we decided to test how the adult chickens would take to having the chicks around. First we only let Rosie in with the chicks since she was so “motherly” to the younger chicks last summer. Rosie did great. The other two hens….well, let’s just say they were not as happy … Read More
Can you do this? Danae can. This is a photo from Mother’s Day at Applebees. Ask her sometime, she’ll tell you how!Today I am tired. Kirk worked on the barn all day. I worked in the yard, flower beds transplanting and planting. For you weather junkies….it was a perfect yard work day ending with a … Read More
Weather. I think I may have acquired the “weather gene” from my husband. I know, you can’t acquire genetics from just living with someone. But maybe I’m an exception? Kirk’s family has a very strong weather gene. There is such a thing you know. Maybe you have it. You might have the weather gene if … Read More
In all the excitement around here with barn raising and birthdays I haven’t had a chance to tell you about our little chicks arriving! Last Friday Danae and I took the 15 minute drive to my friend Craig’s house to get our fluffy-feathered-friends. This is the group we picked from . . . 37 little … Read More
You find out who your friends are . . .Somebody’s gonna drop everythingRun out and crank up their carHit the gas, get there fastNever stop to think ‘what’s in it for me?’ or ‘it’s way too farThey just show on up with their big old heartYou find out who your friends are. Late Monday evening, … Read More
I don’t even know where to begin! What? Start at the beginning you say? Ok.This morning I got up early — 8 am — which is early — for me –on a Saturday. I like to sleep in til at least 9. Ok, sometimes 10…but not often. Anyway, I got up and walked sleepily into … Read More
Did I mention my baby chicks arrived? I picked them up at my friend Craig’s house Friday night. They are in the garage…with the heat lamp til they grow feathers. I digress. Back to the day . . . So, while I was at the Plummer House I snapped a few pics. I love this … Read More