Archive for May, 2009

Rodeo.

May 30th, 2009 Ryan 9 Comments »

Today began like most up well before the dawn to make sure the greens are cut and things look nice and spiffy for all those early morning golfers. Then a quick trip to the farmer’s market for some apples and goats milk fudge for Corrie. Although I had many plans for the afternoon sometimes you [...]

Sun Up.

May 25th, 2009 Ryan 3 Comments »

I get up early. 4:30 am early to be exact. It’s very quiet around the house with all the little ones and Corrie sleeping soundly while I have a coffee and enjoy the silence. Then there are the animals to feed, seedlings to water and a lunch to pack before I head off. I have [...]

Blossom.

May 14th, 2009 Ryan 7 Comments »

Oh that wonderful time of the year when the apple trees are heavy with blossoms and if not for the insane winds I’m sure the smell would be lingering all the way up the lane. It’s almost overwhelming as things are growing and sprouting and blossoming in every nook and cranny of the yard. Asparagus, [...]

Hip Hop.

May 9th, 2009 Ryan 5 Comments »

Between work, garden preparation and animals the amount of time left in the day for blogging is slim to none. None the less today was a very productive day around here as we made the much anticipated trip to the Woodville Sale Barn so the girls could pick out their rabbits. There was a good [...]

Chicks Redux.

May 2nd, 2009 Ryan 7 Comments »

It doesn’t seem all that long ago that we received our little box of chicks shortly after moving here last year. It was all very new and exciting filled with the promise of food raised by our own hands. Well we are a year older and a little wiser and the same excitement still exists. [...]