We are covered in a half inch of ice outside our house but inside we are warmed by the fire. Once again we are all together and the weather is frightful. It just might be a puzzle kind of day! Our annual Christmas Event was a time of great fellowship last night. Thanks to all…
It’s overcast and wet on the farm today but not as cold. Yay! However, the wind is a bit fierce. We are getting ready for the Annual Christmas Event around here. Decorating, cleaning, planning the food list, cleaning, working on Christmas cards. Yes, it’s a wonderful day!
Varmints on the loose! Oh, wait, that’s my chickens. I took a little trip into the little town today and upon my return as I was attempting to unlock the door, I saw something waving at the corner of the workshop. Huh? There it was again. It’s dark colored. Where’d it go? Then hen #2…
I must admit that I was very excited about posting regular farm updates. However, I’m not the most consistent person in the world so it’s been hit or miss. All the farm animals have survived the first big snow. It’s still pretty cold around here though. At least the water is NOT freezing quickly. The…
Snow. That is what it is. Got out this morning and made sure the animals all had food and water. Then went back out later to make sure the water wasn’t freezing up quickly. Sweet Pea is one of the busiest dogs I have ever seen. The snow was smooth and beautiful this morning. Bear…
It is cold out here. I’m so thankful for a fireplace and wood to heat the house. I’m praying for those that have to work out in this weather. Although it is 28 degrees just outside the office window, the wind chill makes being outside miserable. Our cows seem to be indifferent about the cold…
We have a lovely fall decoration display on our porch. It has pumpkins, marigolds, broom corn and fake leaves arranged nicely on a bale of straw. Sweet Pea (our blue heeler) likes to rearrange the pumpkins and check them out regularly. But, today I noticed that all but one had been removed from the bale….
I hate the time change each time it rolls around. Why can’t we leave well enough alone? Why are we trying to “fix” it by changing it twice a year? ugh. Autumn is in full swing around here. The trees by the house are in camouflage and it’s a cool 61 degrees this afternoon. Our…
Farm Report: One tray of peaches, one tray of strawberries, one tray of pineapple, and four trays of apples are dehydrating now! My smoker has been assembled but it’s too windy today to cook clean it. Harvested another bucket of lemon drop peppers and a few jalapenos. The jalapenos will be smoked to make chipotle peppers….
The kitten is reinforcing the NEED to put everything back into it’s place when I’m finished using/looking at/searching for something else and moved it. She is also quite interested in eating all the fall decorations. Silly kitten. I made cinnamon rolls while baking bread yesterday. It’s nice to have fresh ones every now and again. Harvested…