~Loving the Simple Ways of Living~

Monday, December 23, 2013

Livestock Guard Puppies

We are thrilled to announce our sweet puppies are now with us on the farm.  Zelda & Zoey are the sweetest fluff balls ever.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Christmas Puppies

Zelda & Zoey
In just a few more days we will welcome these cute little fluff ball sisters to our farm. We are so very excited about finally getting Live Stock Guard dogs to protect our precious animals, and for this to happen at Christmas time is so very special. 
I have done lots of research on these beautiful creatures over the last year and a half, and I'm very happy with what I have learned. I have also spoken with lots of Great Pyrenees owners, and I see why these dogs are nicknamed "The Gentle Giant". I have heard nothing but good about this breed, and I feel very confident that they will be a perfect fit to our farm. 

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Chickens

     We have had our chickens for about a year and a half now. We are currently waiting for eggs, the hens should start up again anytime.  We have several new hens that are due to start laying.  We really miss our eggs, but we are able to buy farm eggs from a wonderful little local store we shop at.
     We also have two roosters, one will soon be going to live on my mother's farm. 
    The chickens have been a lot of enjoyment for us, it's so relaxing to watch them scratch, peck, bath and sing their egg laying song.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Strawberries

Spring is here, and we are excited to have strawberries ripening in the garden.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mable

Meet our new goat, Mable.
    We are so excited to introduce ya'll to her. Mable is an Alpine breed, and she is expecting kids the last of June or first of July.
    She is a very gentle and loving. She loves to follow us around. We are looking forward to many years of enjoyment with sweet Mable.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Yummy Bread




     I've had lots of folks ask for this recipe lately, so I'm adding it to the blog. I've made several bread recipes, but this one is my favorite so far. It's pretty easy to make and it always turns out great! We use this bread in lots of different ways, it makes the best PB&J!! It's also great toasted. :) When you bake this bread, your whole house smells so good, and everyone gets really excited about eating it.

Here is the link for the recipe, it's great because the blog gives you step by step instructions and pictures, which makes it easy for those of you that may be a little intimidated by making bread for the first time. Don't be afraid, you will love this bread so much, and to me, baking your own bread is so rewarding.

click below link for this amazing bread recipe:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2010/01/28/sandwich-bread-fit-for-the-king/