Mimi's House

Bean's first trip to Mimi's house. She got to ride the rocking duck.

Indianapolis State Fair

Sami and Lilia's first state fair. It was filled with huge pigs, fried food, and some good music (thanks to my Dad)

Bean LOVED the baby piggies
Sami's dream food. Fried potatoes.

Wedding

From Becky and Ian's wedding.

The Deer Fence has Arrived

After spending so much time and money on our beloved plants, it has been devastating to see them chewed to the nubs by the deer. (Kris this is when we need you!) We finally decided to invest in a deer fence. The fence encloses about 11/2 acres of our property around the house. In most places it blends in nicely with the woods and cannot be seen.

Also, instead of boring old metal gates, we decided to get local artistic carpenter to create his well-known gates for us. So far, the two smaller gates have been completed. He still needs to create and build the large gate that will open on the driveway. I thought I would go ahead and share what we have so far.
This gate leads to the creek and will keep deer out and babies away from the water.
Close-up
This fence is at the back of the yard near the chicken coop and swings.
Close-upDeer fence material

10 Months Today

Bean is getting to be such a big girl. Pulling up on everything, getting into everything, pointing, mimicking, waving, talking (said Daddy the other day), walking around things, sleeping better....
Look at her sitting at ther table and playing with the Pets puzzle. She was trying to make the animal sounds. heehe

Smallest Chicken Egg Ever!

Our new chicken, Eunice, lays normal sized green eggs. However, today I found this teeny tiny green egg. What the heck. Lala and I cracked it open and it had the smallest yolk. heheh

Lilia?

Guess who. Almost 8 months old. I hope she doesn't inherent his hair follicles.

Roasted Roots

Bean just ate this lovely root medley for dinner. Rosemary roasted carrots, squash, and sweet potato with chickpeas and groats. Delish

Bountiful Harvest

Tomatoes, sun-golds, chard, acorn and butternut squash, onion, banana peppers, jalapenos, and a giant zucchini (or window's pleasure). And some zinnias. Thanks Garden!

Bathtime

Very excited to get in the bath.