Sorry for Not Writing!

I am sorry I haven't written in awhile. We have been busy, and when we're not doing things here on the farm, we're busy with the business. Speaking of business, my Father has been praying about what we should do on the farm that can generate an income, glorify God, and someday, being able to work here at home. That is what we all want, but for now, things must remain as they are. So, as Dad was praying, he really felt God leading him to start a country store right here at our house! Of course, it is going to take awhile to get everything in order and so forth, but that is our plan. We are also going to get goats! Can you believe it?!? My Mom said we are NEVER going to get goats because their milk is horrible! Of course, she doesn't really drink milk and we are going to make wonderful soaps and things with the milk. I know I have written a post on this before, living off the land is one of my passions and I can not help but share it with whoever will listed. Of course, you don't have to listen to me. You could just not choose to read it, and therefore would miss all of my ramblings, but oh well.

I am participating in a contest of sorts. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But why not 999? That is the purpose. To out do the picture with 999 words. So, on June 21st, I will be posting my work, as well as the links to my friends work. When you are done reading what I have endeavored to do, please leave a comment and tell me what you think! It will be much appreciated, so I can improve in any area next time I write something.

Tomorrow, We are bringing Briar to the airport. She is going to Georgia to a wonderful family where she will definitely be spoiled! We only have 2 boys left. We are hoping to find homes for them soon. Here is a recent picture of the boys. They weigh over 25 lbs!!!! Aren't they cute!!!!!

We still have to repair the grainery. We have to repair the back side of the roof, as there are a few holes in it and we don't want it raining in. We are having the goats in there and we are building a lean to off of that, so Newton (our cute little paint pony) can get out of the weather and be company to our goat. She is names Peaches right now, but we are thinking about re-naming her. I think it's going to be Haven.

Kristina's 16th birthday is coming up and our sister Kelli is going to spend the night. My Grandma, from Iowa, is also coming up for 5 days. My Dad always builds us a hope chest for our 16th birthday, so Kristina is very excited.

Now, I promise to write sooner, so not to keep you all in suspense of what is going on in my life.( Ha, as if that is true! :o) So, until next time.......

~A Little Bit of Everything~

Sorry I haven't written in a while. A lot has been going on! We have already been here 3 weeks! My, how time flies! Although, it felt like home the first day we were here.
As a family, we were talking about ways we could use this farm to glorify God, since he was the one who gave us the farm in the first place. So, we are going to give our farm back to God. We are going to start our own "Country Store" that we will be oporating from May to September. The winter months will be for us to stock up and rest. I can not help but share to everyone who will listen about all the wonderful things God is doing in our lives, and how He saved me!

A couple of the puppies went to their new homes last weekend. Another is leaving today, and another is being shipped to Nevada, as a surprise to his wife and kids. We will still have 5 left, 3 girls, 2 boys. The LORD is continuing to be faithful. We are just waiting on Him.

We are getting a new septic system in today. Actually, they started yesterday and are finishing up today. Our whole yard is full of excavating equipment and is all tor up! We are going to Litchfield today and are doing all sorts of errands. Tomorrow, we going to the vet so Fern can get her health clearance to fly. ( I think that sounds kinda funny :-) On Thursday, we have to drive to the cities and drop Fern off at the airport.Then, we are going to Ikea and are going shopping down there. We are getting things all worked out inside now. We finally have ALL the rooms painted (oops, I forgot the bathroom!) We still have to put the new sinks in each bathroom, then paint the the main bathroom and then we'll be done. we are continuing to get all the buildings fixed up so we can get ready for animals in the spring.

Well, I think that covers a little bit of everything that has been going on. Now, I must keep up on this blog so I don't have to write such long posts to keep everyone informed on whats been happening. Now, off to the chores I go!