Life on the farm

Sick of chicken talk?  Sorry, I'm slowly becoming a crazy chicken lady, I think!  I sewed curtains for their nesting boxes.  Crazy you may think?  😄  Curtains actually help with egg production, though, as they prefer a bit of quiet and privacy to lay their eggs.

Love this next one!  Although he's not showing it in this picture, Jonah thinks the chickens are so funny!

The most beautiful egg I've ever seen!

Laid by our own "Mrs. Consuela".  She's the first one of our seven hens to lay.  Very exciting times here!  😄

Sticks in the ground!

We recently had 150 trees planted on our land.  We weren't quite sure what to expect, but we were surprised to see what seemed to be sticks everywhere!  This one is an Ash tree, we also got crabapple and chokecherry.

In addition to the "sticks" we have about 40 of these little babies - Blue Spruce about the size of my hand.

Much to our relief, after less than a week, our "sticks" already have buds on them (blurry cell phone pic)!!  I think it's going to be fun to nurture these little baby trees, and watch how much they grow from year to year.  

And of course I had to throw a picture of chubby baby in here, watching us check on the trees. 

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.

Pinterest inspired

 Happy birthday, buddy!  We love you!!

Present

Isabella:  "Even though it's not my birthday, he's like the best birthday present ever!"

Yes he is!!  Happy 5 months baby boy!

3 months

I can't get enough of this sweet little baby!  He's a little guy, in only the 11th percentile, but is growing fast it seems!  He's my first baby I've had a great camera for, so I am enjoying all the photo opportunities.

Two months

My sweet, sweet boy.  Can't imagine what we ever did without him.

Why didn't I have this sooner?!

A friend was selling her Moby wrap, so I thought I'd buy it since I've heard so many good things about them.  I don't think I have him 100% correct in this picture, but this was my first try.  He's euphoric in this thing.  He's not a very fussy baby at all, but Jaymes was, wish I would have had it for him!  Look out Ergo, I might have new favorite baby carrier!  :)

Happy Easter!

It's a very quiet Easter around here.  We didn't feel like traveling with a three week old, so it's been a nice, quiet Easter with just the five of us.  

First family of five picture

My babies!

He's here!!

Jonah William arrived at 12:31 am on March 10!  8 lbs 2 oz, 20 and a half inches long.  Born exactly two weeks early.  He is amazing!

Almost 38 weeks!

I swear I've been in early labor for a week now!  Dr even sent me to the hospital on Tues, after checking me, and seeing how much I had progressed in a week.  But they ended up sending me home.  I've never made it past exactly 37 weeks, so this is the longest I've ever been pregnant!

Ready for Valentine's Day