Well, we bid on a bus using a site my step-dad told me about (public surplus.com--thanks Steve!) It was a beautiful 2005 E-450 with 12 seats and a wheelchair lift and spot. Just what we wanted. A surplus from a school district over on the peninsula. While the auction ended … [Read more...]
Homemade Chapstick
I feel like I'm finally recovered after pregnancy and delivery. Brynna is sleeping well. I'm not starting every day exhausted. That said, I'm starting to tackle my extra-long "to-do" list. It's amazing how quickly that builds up! Things like rearranging the furniture in the … [Read more...]
Could Spring Be Here?
I know that much of the US is dealing with extra snow. But...here at the farm, we're seeing many signs of spring. The pussy-willows are budding at the creek, the grass is starting to grow again, and the chickens are laying eggs! It's been so nice to be able to send the … [Read more...]
Looking for a Bus
Well. It's official. With baby Brynna joining the family, we have outgrown the Suburban. That means until we get a larger vehicle, we are going to be driving two cars anytime we all need to go somewhere. Thankfully for now, that just means church, so we won't have to drive two … [Read more...]
The Hens Were on Strike!
The majority of our older hens started molting back in November. I wasn't too concerned as I watched our egg production plummet. I could get by for a while without eggs. I learned all sorts of new recipes by Goggling "eggless pancakes" and "eggless cookies." I discovered that a … [Read more...]
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