Month 4 Poultry Post

Well allot has happened since my last update, the six little chicks as you know are down to five. Uno the one with the attitude really did go missing and never came back...sad! Little Sis is still goin' strong even with only one wing she is just the same as the rest, getting big and enjoying long days wandering around not only our yard but the neighbors too.

The kids have a blast chasing and catching them then cuddling as long as they can. Although Faith went a little overboard recently. She had one hen in hand and tried to get another for Ty, who was getting frustrated not being quick enough. She did manage to get the second one but newly named Violet got a bit jealous and pecked her right on the eyelid...ouch!

The girls are not laying yet though, I've been told only happy hens lay eggs, so I don't know if they are unhappy or if it's just not time yet. I plan to reread about when they should begin, after all they are just 4months old!

We pulled the coop mahal into the pasture and currently just open different doors for them to enter their run when we're not home. When we are home they just get to be totally free range, which is most of the time. I was concerned that in the evening we were going to have trouble getting them back to their coop but when dusk is setting in they head straight for safety, tossing out some feed around this time has helped train them to come back, go figure!

Well that's really it for now. Wish happy chickens for us and maybe we'll get surprise eggs soon!

How Time Flies

I can't believe I haven't posted in almost a month and haven't read any of your posts either! Sometimes its good though to refocus and gather yourself. I kinda just thought "an unintentional fast" good stuff :) Well, I'm gonna restart if nothing more my gratitude list, It was really helping me to stay thankful everyday of the gifts God has given me! Helping me focus on the things that matter.

This year, Bill and I having gone through the better part of Dave Ramsey's financial study decided to cut up all our credit cards not even leaving one for you know those "emergencies". Not having credit to spend with made us think about how much we spend at Christmas on gifts. We are starting a new tradition here at our house, that is putting Christ back in Christmas. We will only give/receive 3 gifts this year. There are 4 of us so that means only 12 presents under the tree. Whew! what a relief it is to cut down on the madness. Don't get me wrong I had a little gut check and felt the lump in my throat for a little while but now I am so excited to shift the focus for our family. We have always had Jesus in the center of our season but put all the gifts and self up higher. We will not only cut down on gifts but they will be reminders of the gift Jesus received, gold, frankincense and myrrh so our gifts will represent body, mind and spirit. I feel like the pressures off. We don't have to buy everything and the things we do buy will have a meaning, they won't just be random stuff.

Some of our ideas are:

Body- Heated rollers, Yard sale Scooter for $1, Hunting boots
Mind- Music lessons, Video game, Learning Games,
Spirit- CD player, Cd's, Bible sticks, Comfy chair for quiet time(yard sale or thrifted of course)

I also found a 2$ end table for my quiet time spot (yard sale) and a 25$ sewing machine(pre-bought gift from Bill for me that I couldn't pass up!)

Yay! can't wait to hear your ideas!