Mountains

We are off to the mountains. When I get back you can hear all about Dragonfly Farms. Have a good week or so and we will chat in 10 days ~~~ if I come back though. :)

Books and leather

So much has happened since the demise of my computer. The computer is toast but I have a spare to use for a bit while I shop for a new one. The kids have been at various camps. My most wonderful son is gone for 2 weeks which is a mixed blessing. He needs to spread his wings but it is so so so so hard on me. Lovely daughter is home but not home. She sleeps here but is so busy I never see her during the day. Our summer is flying by.


I have not worked outside of the house for 15 years. For our family, it was important that I stay home with the kids. We sacrificed a lot by only having one paycheck to live on but it was totally worth the sacrifice. My kids are secure and happy. Now saying that, there is no way I believe that my way is the only way for happy healthy kids but it worked for my family. After 15 years, I am going back to work. I will be the librarian at the elementary school. I have sat on my degree for awhile and it is time to do something with this. I am beyond excited. I adore books so much. I love childrens literature. Next week I am off to the library to make it my own. I love the smell of books. I wish I could have lots of leather furniture in there but that would be ridiculous. I think I will make a library at home so I can have my leather smells. As this progresses I will keep you informed.

The chickens are growing so big. No eggs yet. I am thinking around the middle of August. I am also working on a little side business. I have the name but not exactly sure the direction I want to go. Dragonfly Farms will be my outlet. I am thinking of doing 2-3 festivals a year. This will be so much fun.

Off to work on the farmhouse. The Maison de Poulet needs a good cleaning but the rain is hampering my effort. Have a great 4th of July my little chickens.

It could be awhile

Little kitty knocked over my lap top and the screen cracked. Boo Hoo :( I am hoping that next week I will have time to take it in to be repaired. It could be awhile but I will be lurking around reading my favorite blogs. Have a great summer.

Mother's Day and a really dirty house

I had a fabulous Mother's Day. I went to bed at 8 pm and even had a nap. We had a great day at church and my MIL went with us for lunch. The only time I stepped foot in the kitchen was to get a drink. I got what I asked for. I wanted canning jars. Not exciting but needed. Thank you wonderful kids and hubby. You make my world spin. You make my heart sing and most of all you make me love my job.


Well since I did NOTHING all weekend my house is a total shambles. I hope that I can get a grip on this monster. I have finished my outside chores so I can now spend the day making the Dragonfly house shine and sparkle. I know you are saying "But Fluffymuffy, if you are on here you are not cleaning". Guess what you are right so saying that I am out of here. Have a fabulous week.

Newsbreak

The chicken girls love love love strawberries. This caused a small riot. More of the news at 10.

Oh my girls

My little girls are getting so big. I can not believe that they are only 2 weeks old. Sweet hubby is working himself ragged trying to get their little Maison de Poule ready. I am hoping that in 2 weeks it will be ready for the girls. I am on the look out for some very sweet smelling vines to grow around the coop. I want to mask the aroma that they will be living in. :) Of course it can not be too dense because I do not want unwanted snakes to hide in there. Wisteria is nice but I just am not too sure yet. Any ideas?


On the garden front. Most everything is in including the herb garden. There are still a few more plants I need to get. I also want to get some for pots. Hummingbird feeders are full, just waiting for those fabulous little birds. While I will be gone this weekend, I am hoping that I will come home to a Martin house. My garden just needs to get its groove on. I think my radishes might be getting close to being ready. Wish I like radishes.


Hubby has made himself a larger workroom. My mind is running with ideas for his old workroom. I hope I can weasel my way into there. I am thinking a garden shed. My obsession this week will be finding some that I can pattern mine after. First I have to get in there. Wish me luck


Have a great week,
Fluffymuffy

Dragonfly Farms ? {maybe}

I have been mulling over this idea for awhile. First let me tell you that I have a"backyard garden, a backyard orchard and backyard chickens." Everything is micro. What I have could not even sustain my family of 4 but this is what I would like to do. When I make jams, jellies, baked goods etc... I want to put a label on the jars, bags, whatever I use. When I give these things away there will be a cute label on them. Hopefully people will start to talk about my things and create a buzz. Eventually maybe I can start my own business. Who knows. I am trying to think of names for my little micro farm. Any thoughts? Have a fabulous week.