A bit to cold for the eggs...

A bit to cold for the eggs...
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When I gathered eggs, one had frozen and cracked. I don't think 3 degrees F is quite warm enough...

Did you know?...

That hens often all lay their eggs in the same box? I have six boxes, more then enough for each hen. Everyday when I go to gather eggs, they are all in the same box. If I visit mid-morning, many times I catch one hen standing near the box while another is laying an egg. She finishes and jumps out, the one standing jumps in. It is quite comical to see them do this.

Totally unrelated, but...


a new favorite biscuit recipe.


A completed ribbed hat that I did not need to unwind. Unlike my porom hat.

A day at the farm-last January.

This is my 6th photo in my 6th folder. A little game that Amanda is playing. :) The photo is from last January when we were visiting our friends. We haven't made it over to visit nearly as much as we would like this new school year so this photo brings back some fun memories. :) If you feel so inclined, take a few minutes and find your 6th photo in your 6th folder (I chose from 2008).

What I made in 2008.

What I made in 2008.
Originally uploaded by ReginaLC

This isn't all of it, but, I was scared I wouldn't have enough projects to even fill this much up. Sometimes I get so bummed with what all I don't get finished, going through all my photos-between all from the kitchen and garden, made me realize I didn't do so bad.

Blessed.

First, you need to go and read this post. Alright if you have done that, well, now you can keep reading. ;) Today I get home from the nearby laundry mat with the girls and there is this huge box sitting on my front porch. Yesterday I received a delivery at home that should have went to Mat's office, so that is what I assumed happened again. Then I saw my name on the box and it was from a grain place. I started frantically thinking if I had accidently ordered some more grain or some millet (I have both in the cabinets and/or in 5 gallon buckets on our staircase...) or something of the sort... I couldn't think of what it could be. The girls decide to help remove the tape on the box as I bring in the wet laundry... and then I can wait no longer. What was inside the box?? I opened the box and there was another box and I started to laugh because peaking through the sterofoam peanuts I see the last name of my dear friend Aubin (who has graciously loaned me her Nutrimill for long periods of time) and a Nutrimill. A Nutrimill! I have been wanting a Nutrimill for 6 years now! Thank you Aubin and BJ. Thanks God for your goodness.

In case you are wondering what a Nutrimill is. Well, here you are...

A good way to start the morning.

I've been spending a surprising amount of time here lately, and it looks like I will be for a while longer.

learning cursive...

Do you remember when you first started learning to write in cursive? I remember handwriting practice, but not when I specifically was taught how to write in cursive. Luke started on Tuesday with the letters "i" and "t" and added "u" today. Today was a much happier day then yesterday...

We also started art this week. I have been wanting to for a long time. Over Christmas break I took the time to read some of Drawing With Children to get me started. Everyone is excited (including myself).