March 2015

Happening This Month:

This March has been one of the warmest I can ever remember. The abnormally warm temperatures have given as an early start on the farming season, but has also left us very dry and dusty in a month that should be muddy and wet. We have enjoyed the jump start of warm weather and have been able to not only work ground and plant our crops (spring wheat and barley), but to accomplish our spring yard work, garden work, and cleaning up and burning ditches and weeds on the farm. We bought a neighboring piece of property, dug and ran mainline from our pump, and put up a fence to create a nice pasture. We built a goat barn and moved our goats, Molly and Pedro, out of our yard and into the goat barn/pasture. We are looking forward to getting a few cows, and having the goats and cows graze the new property. Spring weather has also brought hot dog roasts, new baby chicks, greenhouse lettuce and yummy homemade salads, planting of seeds in the greenhouse for this years garden, planting peas in the garden, and lots of family time outdoors. I also decided that it was time to repaint our main living area upstairs (hallway, kitchen, living room and dining room). That was a huge job, and I'm thankful for help from my mom and David...I'm so glad to have it done! The kids finished their third quarter of school and all got excellent grades! I'm so proud of their hard work, but we are all looking forward to summer break. Russell finished his Jazz basketball season, but continues to play basketball in our front driveway constantly! Our little family band has also been busy rehearsing for a show we have at the end of March...and we even had a little house concert to rehearse. March has been good to us!

Comments

[Debbie]

I just found your blog today and subscribed. I was looking for sourdough bread recipes and how to do the whole sourdough thing. Love your blog and your family photos. I am originally from North Dakota but have lived in Maryland for over 30 years. Making my first sourdough bread loaves today.

[Kathryn M]

You've been busy this month! Love your Aussie Mini's :~) My baby girl is also a mini aussie, so smart...and what a character. Love her!

[Maryjane~The Beehive Cottage]

Oh, I love your life and all the wonderful pictures you take of it! Thank you for always sharing the good life! Kepp on inspiring! xox

[ellen patton]

I love all the photos. :)

[elma]

Oh I just love it when you do an update!! Love those vintage tablecloths!! I also hang out all my wash to!! Love the smell and the bed linens are the best!! Tell me do you have any secrets on keeping whites white??

[Julie]

I have been waiting patiently for an update and pics!! I live vicariously through your farm family. The kids are getting so big, and your farm is growing....... love all the new animals, plants and gardens. Blessings to you and your family and keep the posts coming!!
Julie

[Julianna]

I LOVE that top vintage towel with the apples, cherries, and blackberries on it!! I am excited you posted something. I recently discovered your blog and spent weeks going through it.

[Dawn Cosgrove]

Always love to read your blog! Your month of March looked absolutely lovely :) cannot wait til Hudson is old enough to really play & explore here in our farm..just like your kids do! It's a blessing to live on a farm and raise them out in the country!! Happy Spring!!

[SuzeQ]

Wonderful glimpse into your life. I always think how does she do it? Are there more hours in the day where you live? Lol Would you consider sharing your daily schedule? I remember a long time ago you saying how you don't watch tv or mess around! Do you get up at 4.30am and get to bed by 9? I feel like I chase my tail all day :) You are an inspiration.

[Kathy@9peas]

I always love your updates and the new paint color is beautiful! Grace is just growing up into such a lovely young lady (it goes by too fast). Blessings to you and yours!