Lap dogs
Every time Turbo gets pulled up into a lap, Mack decides to climb up into mine.
The Goonies
This evening, we decided to have a little family time. The kids have reached the age when they needed to watch The Goonies. So, after dinner, we had movie time. The brownies just came out of the oven and will…
Butter for dinner
This morning we processed 8 roosters being raised for meat. And tonight we will eat the one Vicki named Butter. She was very excited to finally eat a leg that she had been watching grow since May.
Need more wood
Our new house has a nice fireplace with an integrated blower. However it doesn’t have an insert. It heats thw house nicely, but since it is so large, Anna feels compelled to make a big fire. I think we will…
Precious Driving
Precious is our red little pony, well technically chestnut, and we’ve had her for 4 years now. She is in her mid teens somewhere and probably some kind of Quarter pony mix. She has lots of go and has never…
Family tradition
This weekend, Alex and I have been camping with his Arrow of Light den and members of Troop 20 from Griswold. After we moved, I gave Alex the choice of finishing with his old den, moving to the local Pack,…
New friends
I’m scared. Are you?
I have to say, over the past few days, I have been reading like mad. Everywhere I turn, there are huge warning signs about major problems and potential society breakdowns. As I look at the politics in DC, I honestly…
Puppy time!
Introducing the newest member of the farm! This little 3 month old boy sheltie joined us this evening. Names are currently being tested. In contention are Waldo (because I expect to say Where’s Waldo a lot), Turbo, Geyser, and Rocket.…
Horse crazy girls
It’s not too hard to convince the girls to ride. Tonight Vicki decided to try out Calli while Amanda rides Huey. Don’t all 7 year old girls ride 16.2hh 6 year old Thoroughbreds? Of course, neither girl can give enough…