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...]

Brynna is getting so big! And snugly. And I've really been enjoying the last week and a half of not doing much! Bryan was able to take off several days, and will be heading back to work Monday. It's the longest he's ever been able to take after a baby, and this recovery has … [Read more...]

It's a girl! Brynna Ruth 1/29/15 114 am 9 lbs 6 oz 20.5 in She's beautiful with a head full of reddish brown hair. Mom and baby are both doing well. We are on our way home from the birth center and ready to curl up for a nice rest. More pictures coming later. Thank you … [Read more...]

Wow. That title was hard to write, and is even harder to wrap my brain around! But it's true. Today my precious first born Jayme turns 13. She's growing into a lovely young lady. I love that she enjoys playing with her siblings. I love that she is growing confident in her … [Read more...]

Ah--the part I dislike the most about pregnancy. The prodromal labor. For each of our last three babies, and now this pregnancy, I've experienced at least a week of contractions that start getting more frequent and intense each evening. And then they stop. Just as suddenly as … [Read more...]