The Woodshop

The kids have been hard at work this week in their "workshop."  

They have each created some pretty neat things. 

It's amazing what a little imagination, determination and wood can put out!

Paige made a treasure box, complete with hinges!

Connor made a chair and stool.

Or lap desk (it's got a dual use!).

He even sold his first piece to Mrs. Jobmann for $15

He named his company "Made It Myself."

And Jake made his very own bat box for the loft of the barn!

You just have to love how God gives each one of us gifts, abilities and interests and when we put our minds to it...no matter how young or old, He can use those gifts to bring about great things. I'm sure this is just the beginning!

Fairy Garden

In most of the garden shops this season, Fairy Garden's have been all the rave.

Paige took care of a family friend's bird while they were on vacation and as payment she received money towards a couple pieces to build her very own Fairy Garden.

A desk with a quil pen.

A stone pathway leading up to the door.

A little pond.

A fence with a pail of water. 

A tiny pot of flowers.

A bird nest of eggs.

A windmill.

It's such a precious girly thing and we really enjoyed putting it together!

Mail Order Chicks

We are learning new things here every day at the farm. 

Like that you can Mail Order Chicks!

They are arrived today. Two days earlier than we expected and our coop wasn't quite ready yet. 

Our friends Colton & Kennedy Jones were here for lunch when the chicks arrived and it was a special treat to be able to share their homecoming with them.

But that didn't stop us for digging right in and making them feel at home. 

And look what Jake found tonight in our pond!? 

Yep! We kinda like it here! :)