Hello dear friends, I am stopping by after a rather long absence to let everyone know all is well at the farm! I have been adjusting to the lack of structure that can accompany retirement and as a result I don't know where the time has gone. I had a very long (mental) list of things that I wanted to accomplish over the winter months but did not manage to strike any of them off of my list. We are now officially into spring so it is time for me to get my act together!
Our winter has been relatively mild with most of the snow coming during March. We had several snowstorms a week apart and the birds have appreciated the well stocked feeders. The squirrels have enjoyed the feeders more and are a bit of a nuisance. Still, the feeder outside the kitchen window has had a great selection of junkos, chickadees, cardinals, blue jays, a nuthatch and lots of sparrows.
The chicken coop nestled in snow in the distance. And for those that are wondering that is my garden fork which spent the winter in the red maple garden!
Rose Cottage is also blanketed in snow. We are looking forward to spending some time there over the summer, perhaps with a book or magazine and a cup of tea.
Vera is the newest addition to our fur family and has fit it very well. She turned 1 year old in January and is a (mostly) welcome playmate for Abby.
Abby is now 5 years old. She is a momma's girl and likes to be outside if I am outside. If I am inside she much prefers the comfort of the furniture.
A view down the driveway towards the barn. My husband built this gate last year and named it "Kodiak Gate" after a very special boy that passed away a few years ago. We used to refer to Kodiak as the farm manager.
Two of the three musketeers.
A snowy view of our firepit this morning after last night's snow fall. We optimistically moved these chairs to the fire pit last Friday and enjoyed a glass of wine there before coming in for dinner.
Dear old Lucy turned 13 years old last week! She looks like a polar bear and still likes doing her solitary farm exploration walks.
A view towards our house this morning. Yesterday was sunny and I am quite sure the grass was turning green. Our weather for this spring is predicted to be cool and wet.
This little gazebo is mostly decorative. In the winter I add a Christmas tree. Last summer we turned it into an impromptu bar for a party and liked it so well that we will do it again this year.
We have so many projects under way. Our old kitchen in being converted into a laundry room. The woodwork in our dining room is finished and installed and ready to be painted. Painting our upstairs hall is on the agenda as is painting our kitchen. And of course we have already been busy dreaming about our gardens and starting seeds.
I hope everyone is well. Thank you for visiting!
