Winter water

It's cold enough (-20 this morning on the way to surgery) that the water tanks freeze and stay frozen. Ted bought another tank heater and threw it in the other water tank. He had to bust up the ice - even with the heaters - with a big 2x4. I just keep reminding us all … Continue reading Winter water

Begging in stealth mode

The other dogs are obvious in their begging. Smidge employs the  cute factor. Puppers is decidedly attentive yet respectful. Cooper just flat out goes with the "pity me" strategy.... ...but DG goes into stealth mode. Evidently if she can't see me (although she's not fooling me because she's peeking at me through scrunched up eyes), … Continue reading Begging in stealth mode

Relax…

...with a good book!  I also highly suggest doing so with an excellent cup of coffee and a loyal dog and a crackling fire by your side! I won this coffee cup in a library summer reading program held for adults a few years ago. I was so excited for that program. It didn't make … Continue reading Relax…

Garden time!

Even though it looks like this outside my front door right now (with 4"-8" more expected today!!!), I'm getting some things going for my garden! What could I possibly do with an old ice cream bucket? I can start a little compost in it!!!  I'm clabbering a little milk for my hens in one milk … Continue reading Garden time!

Bedtime stories

Jake is staying up past bedtime to read to his plushies and Cooper. He thinks he's pulling one over on me because he's staying up so late. Sometimes letting a kid think like that works in a Mom's favor.  He'll read the entire book without any prodding from me...LOL πŸ™‚