Author Archives: Kelli Miller

The first crop of the garden for us is always a bed of mixed greens and lettuces. I love it with only a simple oil & vinegar dressing. My mom said it also made a good wilted lettuce salad. Even … Continue reading →

I had to share this picture of Ava showing remarkable restraint for a 3-month-old puppy, watching as 3 orphaned kittens have their lunch. Though she is licking her lips. Cats definitely add an interesting dimension to the farm. When we … Continue reading →

I think if pinned down I’d say that strawberries are my favorite fruit. Apples would come in second but the sweet juicy strawberry would win. I love them over vanilla ice cream. Or cake – angel food, pound, or short. … Continue reading →

Today Ava turns 3 months old! Madeline is training her in German. So far she (sometimes) knows “sitz” (sit) and “plotz” (down). She also loves to “bring” (fetch) a tennis ball. She’s a real sweetheart, very much a people dog. … Continue reading →

My network adapter quit working after a 2-second power outage last week, thus the silence on this blog. I just can’t seem to get motivated to post without pictures, and the pictures live on the computer that is now without … Continue reading →

~ Broiler chickens will be ready for sale this weekend! Email me if you’d like any reserved and to arrange a pickup time. We butchered 92 out of 102, so not the best or the worst death loss ever. But … Continue reading →

that there are two kinds of people: those who like to fish, and those who don’t. Furthermore it’s my opinion that people who like to fish are born, not made. This weekend Olivia discovered that she’s a born fisherman. Sugar … Continue reading →

Mister Duck Some of you may remember the tailbone incident of last fall. I’m embarrassed to say, I have another chapter to add to my storybook of clutziness. Monday, like all of the holiday weekend, was hot and humid. I’d … Continue reading →

Fourteen years today. One college education, three homes, three kids, one rock band, three job changes, one renovation project from hell, and one farm later…we’re still here. And I suppose it’s only fair to note that most of those things … Continue reading →