I have survived my week of Girls' Camp and am now enjoying the easy summer days at home. The kids and I have been going to the pool in Albany a lot. They enjoy seeing friends from church and school there. And I enjoy being able to sit back and observe without being in the water (its cold!!!) the whole time.
Our animals are growing steadily and thriving. Bella is still scrawny next to her new sister, Meadow. But she is growing and seems happy enough. Bella has been shedding, and now that much of her longer hair has shed, she looks much better.
The twins are happy as ever. They were recently weaned, and did NOT like missing babas. But they are doing fine without them. They enjoy all things mischievous, including climbing into our vehicles and on the lawn mower, escaping their pen, and head-butting cats. That is so funny to watch! Thank heavens they have yet to attack our garden... knock on wood!
The chickens look like adults already! I know I need to begin looking for eggs soon. Wow! Our roosters are starting to "crow", although it sounds kinda pathetic. They are NOT quite fully developed yet. Almost!
Our fruits are growing, although it has rained seldom and they need a good rain. We have squash that can be eaten any day now and have our first cucumber. Yeah! We need to get the knack of gardening here. The soil is rich and absorbs water, but we have little vermin to deal with (moles, field mice, rabbits, raccoons...). We are still learning!
Tomorrow is Cole's 7th Birthday! He is so excited! We need to make it fun! ;)
Next week: My best friend Tasha is coming with her kids to visit! I am SO EXCITED! I miss her and the kids SO BADLY! And Cole and Emma miss their best friends Scott and Brooklyn. Aubree cannot wait to see her sweet baby, Tayven (neither can I)! Happy dance, happy dance!
