I went out to gather eggs, and THIS was over the coop door and window area! This thing was as big as my palm! Size reference below: it's on a 1x4 board! (shudder...) I'd really prefer the snake returning....
Month: July 2015
Christmas in July Week 1
Progress!!! I came up with fantastic gift ideas for several main people on my list. I figured out a schedule for ordering these gifts, and last night I placed a couple of the orders! A little gift buying at a time will make this the best, most stress-free Christmas yet!
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Helping out Mama
I woke up to a sore ankle. I have no idea what I did. It just really hurts and is super tender to the touch. Jake said he'd help me this morning. He fought the lid off the feed can and tossed in treats for the chickens and turkeys. If I wasn't worried that snake … Continue reading Helping out Mama
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The HAWKS are back!
I noticed them circling overhead a couple of days ago. I stood outside until they passed on to the next farm. So far, I've not lost any of my chickens to them. I pulled up in the driveway bottom last night though, and one was sitting in the grass near the water meter. I think … Continue reading The HAWKS are back!
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For me?
I'm sad. I rode to town but didn't get a cheeseburger. I know the drill. If we pass the smell good place but don't stop, I don't get a cheeseburger. Wait! Are we home??? I love home!!! See the wind in my ears? I could be a model. Is that a cat??? You should totally … Continue reading For me?
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Adding a door
On Saturday, we spent the afternoon working in the chicken coop. I cleaned it out, added the big set of nest boxes, and used the old bedding to plant grass in the old run. Ted worked on building a sliding door to go out to the new run. It's on a pulley system and can … Continue reading Adding a door
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Happy Independence Day!
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Christmas in July
Last year, I was so excited for Christmas planning to start. Remember this? Then the start of the new year came, and I found out I was moving to second grade instead of first grade. It was a whole new team and a whole new way of doing things. I absolutely love second grade; as … Continue reading Christmas in July
Striving Acres 