The chicken house cleanup is nearing completion. Handy Husband has been putting in many, many hours out there... digging holes, burning wood, hauling metal to recycling. It's been a huge project and we can't wait to see the end if it.
Along with getting the girls closets finished, we also began painting their rooms. The girls did a pretty good job, considering this was their first time.
We also got one, final view of the original wallpaper before it was all gone for good.
We brightened up the kitchen by giving the ceiling a quick cover-up. Even though I loved the way the old, smoke stained ceiling looked, it really needed a new, cleaner, look.
Around the upper cabinets we could see the old paint colors, including a really dark one. It's so interesting seeing how rooms were painted or decorated in past years.
After over a year we finally made some major progress on the girls closets. All the sheetrock is now up and we can begin the finishing out processes. They're looking good!
We thoroughly enjoyed the near 80 degree temperatures yesterday by getting our firepit up and running again. The boys did a great job of rebuilding it and they helped Handy Husband get the fire going. We had BBQ pork ribs for our one and only non-vegetarian meal of the week, along with baked beans and potato salad. It was delicious!
We've decided to expand our rabbit operation. Currently our rabbit numbers have dwindled down to a measly ONE doe. Our buck, Mocha, died of natural causes this past January, leaving Isabel all alone. We have plans to rearrange/redo the pens and get at least one more doe and buck.
Here's Isabel, who for some reason is making a nest. She's definitely not pregnant, but I don't have the heart to break the news to her.
There is something seemingly magnetic between boys and trees. I love watching them play outside whether they're digging in the dirt, building makeshift forts, or climbing trees. They're enjoying nature's playground, and its the most natural thing in the world.
What perfect weather we had today! It was right at 70 degrees this afternoon, so I parked Baby W in his swing on the porch while our two daughters and I did some yard pickup. I'm so glad that spring is just around the corner!
Sweet Baby W is already 3 months old! I am amazed at how fast he's growing. He certainly wants to be a big boy- always wanting to sit up or try to stand. He's wearing 6-9 months clothing, is 18 pounds and 26 1/2 inches long. He is still a super sweetheart but occasionally has some grumpiness with his sore gums.
After the grasshopper swarms killed many of our young trees last year, we thought these more mature trees might fare a bit better if the swarms come back again this year.
The boys have been having so much fun playing in a pile of dirt. They sure do find the best ways to entertain themselves!
One of our hens appears to be going broody. Oldest daughter discovered her hiding in a dark corner of the horse barn. Hopefully it's not too cold and she successfully hatches some chicks. She's setting on about 10 eggs.
