Yes - it has been a long while.
Iraq has been a tough kid to raise, but she has found a new love...
Horses!
She started riding in December. I am able to work at the barn part time and earn lessons for her... which suits me just fine!!
The Skink... Still adorable! She was invited to sing a solo of "Jingle Bells" at the annual school board meeting, and reportedly was the star of the show. Her amazing teacher (who loves her to bits) got her the most adorable outfit - my kid looked like a princess!!
The chickens are growing up. Gunnar is getting to be a big boy - and very handsome too!
The Skink got a drum set for Christmas... which she loves!
Iraq got two fuzzy chickens (Silkies) for Christmas. They are much quieter than The Skink's gift and they lay eggs!
This one thinks it's a wookie, apparently...
Iraq's first time cantering. Don't let her expression fool you - the rest of the way around she was beaming!
And today the girls enjoyed a picnic... with guests.
Hungry guests...
Yes - farm life has made an extraordinary difference in our lives... and our choice of picnic guests! But we're loving every minute of it. We still have our challenges, but challenges just seem a little easier when you're surrounded by beauty... and chickens.
(If you happen to like chickens, please check out my other blog: Natural Chicken Keeping)
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Iraq has been a tough kid to raise, but she has found a new love...
Horses!
She started riding in December. I am able to work at the barn part time and earn lessons for her... which suits me just fine!!
The Skink... Still adorable! She was invited to sing a solo of "Jingle Bells" at the annual school board meeting, and reportedly was the star of the show. Her amazing teacher (who loves her to bits) got her the most adorable outfit - my kid looked like a princess!!
The chickens are growing up. Gunnar is getting to be a big boy - and very handsome too!
The Skink got a drum set for Christmas... which she loves!
Iraq got two fuzzy chickens (Silkies) for Christmas. They are much quieter than The Skink's gift and they lay eggs!
This one thinks it's a wookie, apparently...
Iraq's first time cantering. Don't let her expression fool you - the rest of the way around she was beaming!
And today the girls enjoyed a picnic... with guests.
Hungry guests...
Yes - farm life has made an extraordinary difference in our lives... and our choice of picnic guests! But we're loving every minute of it. We still have our challenges, but challenges just seem a little easier when you're surrounded by beauty... and chickens.
(If you happen to like chickens, please check out my other blog: Natural Chicken Keeping)
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