“Personality has the power to open many doors, but character must keep them open” —author unknown I’ve decided that I am drawn to doors. Not just any door, but interesting doors. Maybe it has something to do with the mystery that is hidden behind them. Or, perhaps the possibilities that are behind them. Or, it … Read More
A smile is worth a million words . . . and this smile is no exception!Nate got his braces off today ! To read about this historical day in his life, click here because Nate is an excellent writer and he can tell the story way better than I! If for some reason you can’t … Read More
A bird’s eye view . . . of the robin family . . . only takes a second for the little ones to wake up! Someone is still hungry ! Mom’s gone, so back to sleep for the 3 little ones . . . Sadly, this egg didn’t fully hatch and got booted out of … Read More
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