Even better than TV...

My handy hubby built the chicken coop this weekend, and I'm amazed at how long the kids (even Jonah!) can sit and watch them!  Jaymes likes to be hands on and spend a lot of time right in there with them, too.  They will definitely be pet chickens!  They already come right up to us to be petted.

The girls

Meet the newest little ladies in our family - Michelle, Chickaletta, Gloria, Mrs. Consuela, Buffy, Puffy, and Christie!  They're about a week and a half old right now, and growing fast!  We got them when they were 3 days old.  I will be happy when the smelly little things can regulate their temperatures a little better, and go out to their (yet unconstructed) coop, Although, it is convenient and fun to have them in the basement for now.  I've been reading up every chance I get, as neither of us have ever had chickens before.  So far it's been a fun little adventure.  I have always wanted chickens, I can't wait for farm fresh eggs!

Welcome to the farm!

We recently became the owners of a new  (to us) home set on 5 acres.  For us, it's like a dream come true!  We both have only the best memories of growing up on farms, and now our kids will get to experience the country life as well.  There are horses in the pasture right next to our pasture, and the neighbor has already brought them over, offering rides to the kids.  

It's a dreary, rainy day here, and looking out our front windows makes me think of what the country side in England or Ireland might look like.  I've never been there, but I imagine it somewhat like this. Green pastures as far as the eye can see, along with rolling hills.  I'm afraid the picture doesn't quite capture the actual beauty of it!

Stay tuned, the first of our farm animals should be arriving next week!

Special bond

I know he's not a baby doll...

But sometimes I like to pretend he is!  :)

First day of school

Jaymes started 3 afternoon a week preschool today, and Isabella started third grade yesterday!  They are both loving it, and I was the only one to shed tears when dropping off Jaymes today.

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 Happy birthday, buddy!  We love you!!