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Finally, a post! I have been thinking constantly of ways to encourage myself to put words to paper during the busy busy days of a farmer. Obviously, thinking is about as far as I have gotten. It has been another long week, though thankfully not as hectic as the previous one. We drove home last weekend to visit for my baby sister's birthday, and enjoyed the company of family, as well as way too much good food. Unfortunately I didn't have any money to buy her a gift, but I crafted a few things (which I forgot to photograph, typical.) I did get some of the mini bird cage lanterns, although the quality of the shots leaves much to be desired. I also made four hand sewn coffee bags (with heart tags) and a card. I hope she liked them. Tuesday we went to a market in downtown Richmond, which had the most interesting assortment of customers (from older family types to younger college hipsters.) When we were leaving we realized the tire was flat. Then we realized the 6 wrenches we had were all the wrong size. And so, after spending two hours (and dusk, in a not-so-ideal part of town) working and waiting, we finally made it home after 11. Yesterday was a bit of rest and recovery. We worked in the garden, started building the baby chicks outside home, and cleaned our filthy house. Today Alex and I were left in charge of taking deliveries to Richmond. We had modest success, only getting lost twice (luckily my phone's GPS works.) Tomorrow will likely be a long hard day around the farm, which I am not dreading. I can feel my muscles getting stronger, see my skin getting darker, and am thankful to get my hands dirty. Well now, as a border collie just chased our kitty up a tree, I feel I must go. 

my baby sister and neice Kaylee

 my big sis and me <3


 bird cage one

bird cage two

bird cage three

Jonathan and Patches

grazing sheep

fancy lady (I feel the picture is ruined because the lamb wouldn't look at the camera)

cow lamb

piggies

so cute

and devious already

 tomato plants finally in the ground

onions

beats (or swiss chard, I'm not really sure haha)

potato plants are getting so big

Until next time,
Angela Kelly
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  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Aww i love the cow piggy! And also I did love my gifts I have them hanging already :)
    <3amy

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  2. luna acresMay 11, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    they're so cute spotty aren't they?
    I'm glad you are enjoying them :)

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