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the view from the second story we were building onto the cob house I am so behind! The past few weeks have been so hectic, I just haven't had time to catch up. It doesn't help that my laptop will no longer pick up the internet, making it more difficult for me to update conveniently.  I just need to work out a new routine. Anyways, onto some of the things you've been missing! - We spent five days in Kentucky at Disputanta Cob, where we learned how to build a cob house from the ground up. It was an amazing trip, truly life changing for Jonathan and I. We feel so confident in our abilities to provide for our own construction needs now. I will go into more (much, much more) detail about the cob workshop in upcoming posts. - My baby sister, Amy celebrated a birthday. She has always been my best friend in the entire world, and we are closer now than ever before. We had a cookout at her house on her birthday with my parents, then on Saturday we went to dinner at a...

Rose was one of my favorite does from the beginning. Her soft brown fur and warm eyes just sucked me in. She's proved to be an excellent mother as well. One of her kits right now is black with blue eyes, and just precious. Until next time, Angela Kelly

Donna has been a great rabbit so far. She has large litters, and takes care of them well. It is a plus that of all our rabbits, she is the best breed for meat production. There is one little one that has always come to the front of the cage to say hello since it opened it eyes. I hope it's a girl, I would love to use our first baby to expand our colony of does. Until next time, Angela Kelly

 We moved the ducks yesterday. They always love getting fresh grass, leaves and dirt to peck through. Penny sent us a new kiddie pool.  We can't really level it up, but they still love it. I have been searching for some more duckies to add to the flock, but so far I haven't had any luck, except for ducklings. Maybe after the cob workshop. Until next time, Angela Kelly

We spent most of the weekend in town, celebrating Easter with our friends and family. I tried to make up for lost time today. Cleaned the house, caught up laundry, we moved the ducks, and I planted a bunch of seeds for the garden. Tonight we fixed the pull-cord on the tiller, we are making progress! Until next time, Angela Kelly

beautiful day Dakota doing a little stretch  I've been thinking and discussing simplicity rather frequently this week.  The importance of time with friends and family, living closer to nature, not wanting for so much stuff.  It sounds kind of lame, but in the two years since we left for the farm  our mentalities on these things has changed drastically.  Of course I still want nice things sometimes,  and we still splurge and treat ourselves to things we definitely don't need occasionally.  But for the most part, all of our money goes to the essentials, gas and animal food, then farm stuff, there's not much left over for movies, going to the mall, hanging out at bars, or other things most people do. Lucky for me, I found out how much happier I am without them.  Trilli my gorgeous girl ducks Erowyn is always on red alert. She's a very nervous cat. Foxy Roxy  Until next time, Angela Kelly

Donna and one of her babies  It was so beautiful this afternoon, even though my shoulder hurts (I pulled a muscle somehow yesterday) I forced myself outside for a bit. I cleaned out a few rabbit cages, watched the ducks, enjoyed the sunshine. Everything is starting to turn so very green, soon the trees will be full and shady, the garden tilled and planted, the rabbits out on grass. I love this time of year. duckies one of the Pekins spotty bunny this guy got to have a girlfriend last weekend ;-) liking their fresh hay Rose and one of her little babes. So adorable. Until next time, Angela Kelly

Bandit catching some sun  The animals are loving this warm sunny weather. Walking around outside is an adventure, watching them run about, mingle with each other, play and climb and chase things. Life without animals would be very boring. the pups hanging out in the yard Trilli (left) and Dakota (right) in the yard Dakota bear is a very handsome dog Do you have any animals that keep your life interesting? Until next time, Angela Kelly  Zae hiding in one of the many houses we have set up for the kitties

The baby bunnies are growing quickly! Leela, who only has two, has the quickest growers of the bunch. They are easily twice as big as the other two litters. I love the white and brown spotty ones! Until next time, Angela Kelly

our own Mount Everest snow the last week of march, but not enough to get us out of work dangerous - this three car accident had six cops, two ambulances, and a firetruck Snow snow snow. I'm ready for spring already! Just the other day I was writing about spring! Well, what are you gonna do? It was just enough snow to make things interesting, we slid down the hill on the driveway and passed a big wreck on 460 going to work. It was a slow slow day, and thankfully we got to leave a little bit early. We checked on the animals and gave them all more hay since it is supposed to be cold and windy tonight. Some of the new baby rabbits are starting to come out of the nest box. I will take pictures of them soon, some have the cutest brown spots. Now, back to cleaning, prepping for tomorrow, and trying to squeeze in a workout before the night's over.  Until next time, Angela Kelly

baby bunnies more babies storm hangin out It was a beautiful early spring weekend!  We got the tiller up and running, pulled the wheels off which need to be replaced.  The front yard has been cleaned of the trash, sticks,  and graveyard of deer bones which always seem to accumulate over the winter.  Loaded the back porch with firewood.  Spent some time enjoying the animals.  The baby bunnies are getting their fur and opening their eyes.  We also made time this weekend to hang out with friends (Amy and Savannah, my favorites, always)  as well as family, Jonathan's mom Penny,  plus both of my grandmothers, which was a special treat for me.  The time always goes by too fast, back to work tomorrow,  but the days are growing longer and longer,  giving us time in the evening to enjoy our little paradise.  Spring is here, everyone! the pretty girls ducky duck ducks the b...

Professor Jinx can we help you human? Jinx and Toulouse, the two black boy cats who came to the farm when my sister moved home a few years back, always chill on the back porch when they go outside. They go out the back door, they have food and water bowls, two big igloo houses filled with hay, an old futon mattress, and their favorite, a broken recliner. I guess it's kind of a cat paradise back there. Occasionally you will catch one of the girls sneaking around back there, but not often. The kittens, Zae and Roxy, have always made themselves welcome and accepted anywhere they go. I caught Jinx and Toulouse curled up together in the chair this morning, I had to run inside to grab my camera, I just couldn't pass up that shot. Until next time, Angela Kelly