Talk about dry.... the garden has slowed down significantly due to the fact we have to water minimally. But hey, nothing like the flavor of a ripe
garden tomato sandwich with a halapeno on the side! We love this time of year. Today we will be purchasing boards to complete the new dog
yard and I can't wait. Elvis and Nubbie are getting bigger and louder all the time but still cute as can be. Their temperament is amazing and it leads
me to believe that Nubbie will be a great mom come April and hopefully will be very easy to milk. They know their names and routine very well and
are quick to complain if they notice us walking away from the garden without giving them their weeds. The chickens are free range now and I am amazed
at how fast their color and size changed because of it. The eggs are tastier as well. The deer fencing we put up to keep the chickens out of the neighbors
garden has holes where the rabbits have chewed through, leaving perfect little arches for the chickens. Needless to say, more work and money will
help get us to the point where everything is contained...... you would think five acres would be enough, always something though
We love being outside until 10 p.m. this time of year. Hanging with good company, swimming, grilling, weeding/ harvesting, brushing the goats, playing with our dogs, and
tent pitching are some of our favorite past times. We missed our traditional camp out this year but with it being my first summer in years with no
pain I am excited and eager to tie up the loose ends around here.
The school year is on our front porch again. Time for shopping for supplies and this year we will be changing curriculums. I don't look forward to cold morning
walks to the barn but I love the thought of snuggling by the fire with a good book, snugly child and a warm bowl of homemade soup. But for now let's do some rain dances and enjoy what is left of the summer!

~Shanna