Monthly Archives: October 2009

Farm kids gone bad

See that red splotch on the side of the front bale? The farm kid version of graffiti. I’d had a can of spraypaint out, trying to mark out a volleyball court in the grass for the girls. A few days … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Delivery

I’ve come to the conclusion that I should just outfit the front porch with nest boxes. Then the hens can deliver the eggs to me, instead of me going on my Easter egg hunt every day. I noticed quite the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Fall piglets

Matilda with her new litter – I took this picture yesterday a little while after they were born When I went to write this post, I realized that I never told the tale of our first spring farrowing with the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

‘Tis the season

No, not that season. Football season. I’ve written about it before here and here. It’s no different this year. If anything, it’s just getting more intense. Me: Rafe, what’s your favorite position? R: Kicker, just like Dad & Uncle Rick. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on ‘Tis the season

Twelve

These birthdays, they just keep coming. My middle child is twelve. I think I ask this every time, but it bears repeating. How does this happen? A study in contrasts. Hates her name. Makes us laugh. (And sigh.) Giving. Funny. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments