I have the funniest daughter in the world. Sahara has the best and snappiest comebacks ever. It's like a comedy routine, and she never cracks a smile which makes it funnier. I was talking with her the other day and said something about how I had to clean the garage because it's starting to look … Continue reading That’s your water truck, Mom!
Month: August 2014
Chick update
She's so fast I can't get good pictures of her! She's feathered out everywhere but her head now, and she's about the size of a softball. She's healthy and thriving!
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Bessie’s night out
That was a first. Bessie has acted strange all day. I thought it was heat again. Teddy thought she was lonely. She carried on all morning so I walked her at lunch and then tied her out in the side and back yard with fresh cold water. She went from the porch stairs to the … Continue reading Bessie’s night out
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Welcome wagon
Every morning, I can count on these two like clockwork. They greet me at the henhouse and jump up on the run... ...to see if I brought them any goodies. Then I am permitted to give both a lightning quick snuggle and get on with the day!
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Making salsa
I was gifted three five gallon buckets full of fresh tomatoes. I know!!! That is AWESOME!!! They had to all be done up pretty quickly though because they were very ripe. The first thing is to get the canner going with the jars in it to sterilize them while working up the tomatoes. In all … Continue reading Making salsa
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It’s the little things…
...that make you love someone. Grand gestures are fun, but it's the day to day little things that reveal the true character of a man's heart. The little things he thinks nobody notices - those are the things that bind you to him because you DO see them. Ted mentioned last week that someone had … Continue reading It’s the little things…
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Teddy is 20!
My oldest boy turns 20 today! ...except he's not a boy anymore though. He's a married man, a hard worker, and always willing to help his family and friends. I am very proud of the man he's become! Happy birthday, Teddy! I love you!!!
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Happiness is…
...a new pair of cute shoes!
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How did this happen???
This just snuck up on me. You don't see it? How did falling leaves happen already??? ...And dying plants??? Oh wait. That one was all me (no drainage - I drowned it!). Disregard that photo. But how did THIS happen already???? Look at the tree with all its orange and brown leaves behind Bessie!!! I'm … Continue reading How did this happen???
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Pretty girl
DG loves summer!
Striving Acres 