Signs of Spring ~not so much temperature wise, but the buds are finally popping into leaves.Here’s what the crabapple looks like today. Last year at this time it was in full bloom. and the forsythia we planted last year . . .barely starting to bloom. and one of the two hyacinths still working on the … Read More
I’ve been busy . . . doing dishes!Kirk informed me today that we really shouldn’t run the dishwasher again….ever. At least not the current one. All I could think was “I have a dishwasher full of dirty dishes”. So tonight, Nate was drying while I washed – when he asked if we were about done … Read More
Decision – Dog Tales – FlashbackShout outs to Jen, Sandy, Jackie and Sara! I really appreciated your comments and gentle way of talking some sense into my head! Decision:I headed over to the church today with my decorating “show” (the crap I haul around with me – samples, etc). The Chocolate Brown microdot was on … Read More
A beautiful day!We didn’t waste any time getting outside after church today to take advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures. Kirk worked on the “barn” while I watched and lent a hand when needed, uncovered the rhubarb, took photos, and absorbed as much of the sun as I could. Nate appeared just in time … Read More
Waiting for sunshine…“they” say it will arrive this afternoon. We are counting on the afternoon sunshine…so we can get to the business of building our barn…ok, small barn. large shed? That big purchase we made last weekend…here it is — our project for the spring. At 12×20, it’s a good size, complete with a loft … Read More
A day in my life ~Coffee & breakfast at Dunn Brothers with Brenda; Church construction site to look at stained concrete samples and talk to painter; Hom Furniture Store for ideas (and fun with Brenda)De-Clutter more stuff – pack it up, give it away, throw it awayWait for Fed Ex to deliver printer – I … Read More
Table Project, cont.Let’s just get the painted fingernails over with right away…yes, they have taken some abuse over the last two days…the verdict is still out on whether these nails will last more than another couple days…and yes, they are mine, all mine, real, self-grown. I finished sanding the top and put a coat of … Read More
A present for me!It’s always exciting to get a package in the mail — especially when it is from a best friend! My friend Gail found this “treasure” at an antique show in Upstate NY a week or so ago and thought of me (knowing I have chickens and have a love of all things … Read More
Yard visits . . .This weekend we had the usual visitors to our yard . . . The cardinals are “regulars” at our feeder And so are the red squirrels . . .which is surprising — since Gabby caught one yesterday! It lived, and ran off. But we haven’t seen the turkey’s since last fall. … Read More
When bad times (or weather) arrive … we have a new motto around our house . . . Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Almond, Pecan, Raisin, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate, Butter, Praline, M&M, Lemon, Gingerbread, Meringue, No-Bake, Oreo, Chips A’Hoy, Nutterbutters, Lorna Doone, Pfeffernuesse, Biscotti. Any cookie will do, really. Our favorite? Chocolate Chip. There are … Read More