I'm working on it

I woke up exceptionally early this morning, made muffins, did laundry, dishes, did my goat chores, and waited on the rest of the house to awaken. I had to wait awhile. Once everyone was up I put them to work cleaning, hoeing, and planting seeds. We managed to plant several types of beans, some cucumber, melons, and sweet corn all before noon. I wish every day could go as smoothly, the garden would have been in long ago and my house would finally be clean. The reality is far less spectacular. I'm working on training my body to get up earlier and work harder while eating less junk. I can already feel my arms improving, now if my abs would just melt away..........

I do find myself appreciating this life I've chosen more and more each day. Since TV is going digital and the days are warm, we are all spending much of our day outside and it shows. The yard has never looked better and I've planted far more in the gardens this year than ever. Instead of watching the idiot box, we have been mowing, raking, planting and improving. We have cookouts often and have time to just sit on the porch and watch the traffic go by. I especially like watching the farm boys ride by on their tractors this time of the year:) It's nice to just sit and chat with my husband too.

It's good to be a farm wife, even though I have to work at it.

Oh No! She's 15!!

Another year is past, never to return. My little princess is officially a teenager, not such a big deal until she starts acting like one. I still love her no matter what. How do I show her how much I love her? Bake a big ole sunflower cake! Happy birthday Princess!

What's Going On?

A lot of digging, planting, weeding and......and, digging, planting, weeding........... Someday soon I hope to settle into simply maintaining things, but for now life is super busy. Enjoy the little picture tour.
Strawberries look great:)

Tomatoes are all tucked in.

Onions are up and stunning.

Looking forward to some cherries.

Newly transplanted flower garden.
Everyone needs some pretty things to look at:)

Let Him Eat Cake

Xavier turned a year old on the 2nd of May. We had to postpone any celebration since Daddy was out of town and we almost dropped it altogether with my Grandpa dying and the house being wrecked. It turned out to be a nice little gathering in the midst of all the chaos and gave us a chance to relax a little.

He has surpassed all that preemie talk and proved that he is no slouch. He started walking well before his first birthday and has charmed everyone he's met. He is highly opinionated, independent, and adamant about having his way. He has the prettiest smile and a wonderful laugh, he is just fun to be around. I'm glad I get to be his mommy:)

Goodbye Grandpa, see you on the other side.

HENRY FORE, 83, of rural Spencerville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his home. Born on March 31, 1926, in Wilton, Ky., he was the son of the late John and Hazel (Buckingham) Fore. He married Mary Points on Oct. 18, 1947 ,in California, Ohio. He retired as a maintenance man at Shellor-Globe, Grabill. Surviving are sons, Bobby (Nita) Fore of Wilmington, N.C., Wayne (Elaine) Fore of Fremont and Sunny (Laura) Fore of Naples, Fla.; daughters, Judy (David) Oneal of Butler and Debbie (Marion) Saturday of Grabill; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; brother, J.D. (Eileen) Fore of Corbin, Ky.; and sister, Lucille Pencer of Middleton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by four brothers; and two sisters; and two sons, James and Billy Fore. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Leo Cemetery. Memorials to Allen County Cancer Society.

What's Going On?

I've been super busy lately and have neglected this page as well as my stores. I don't even bother to read most of my e-mail any more. What have I been up to? Oh, milking, gardening, sewing(gasp), and oh yeah, remodeling. Everything, all at once! I do plan to post some before and after progress pics as soon as I can, but in the mean time here are some snapshots of life on the planet chaos.

The happy diner.

The eager helper.

Starting the new floor.

Enjoying bath time.

The tomboy pretends to be a princess.

Since pics are so easy, I do plan to post more this week. Thanks for stopping by!