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Seriously? 3 weeks since I posted? I have no idea. As Olivia would say, “I know, what?!?” Sorry about that… So…we managed to find 4.5 days this summer where we could get away in between softball season, volleyball camps and … Continue reading →

Matt & Rafe reclaiming the brassicas What with all the ball playing going on around here, the garden was planted late and then left to the weeds. So we’ve spent some time lately trying to rescue it. Just a couple … Continue reading →

It’s always fun when the piglets are at that age where they’re old enough to be adventurous and small enough to slip through the fences. One evening, as the cows were coming back up from the pasture, they found piglets … Continue reading →

Both girls are playing softball, and this year Rafe gets to play t-ball for the first time. Rafe & Liv’s games are in the evenings, and Madeline’s are during the day. Which adds up to a lot of bleacher time. … Continue reading →

My cousin had asked if we’d like to have a ride in his helicopter. Um, yes! Yesterday was the day. Matt and Madeline were totally stoked about it. Me & Olivia & Rafe were a little more on the fence. … Continue reading →

The new piglets are as cute as ever, and at that age where they go on little walk-abouts. One day I watched as they scratched their various and sundry itches. The rooster is wondering just what he’s walked into. All … Continue reading →

Matt gets some of the credit for the pictures on this blog. Often when he goes out to do chores he’ll call back up to the house on his cell phone and tell me to “come quick with the camera, … Continue reading →

A while back Olivia had an impromptu sleepover party. One of the mom’s asked me, “Are you sure you want all these girls over?” My response was, “What’s a few more?” Some of the pullets hang out with the new … Continue reading →

This hen stole away and hatched out 6 chicks. That one peeking out from her wing is just the cutest thing! Couldn’t you just die from the cuteness? 1 year ago: Since you asked…

It’s May, that time of year when spring and summer activities converge and overlap, and blogging comes to a standstill for a bit. (I enjoy the irony of an Osage Green Devil jumping over a St. Ansgar Saint hurdle 🙂 … Continue reading →