Rainey days and fruity drinks.....

I really needed a rainy day today to match my mood. I've been off tilt all week, just not really myself. The grey clouds mirrored the grey inside I felt today. God and I have been having a lot of discussions lately most of which are along these lines... "I know you have a master plan and I know its for my greater good but ya think maybe you could give me a hint??? Maybe a road map?" Of course I know the answer and I accept the course that he lays for me, but this past week has been a roller coaster, and I've been leaning pretty hard on him. I'm sure he will lighten my burden in time and there will be a lesson to be learned so I keep on pluggin along.

I broke out the juicer monster this evening and fed it the odds and ends fruits I had in the drawer. 2 mango's, a box of strawberries, a few apples, and an orange oh and shhhhhh 2 carrots for good measure :). The kids loved it and never noticed the carrots I added! I kept a container for breakfast tomorrow and sipped the rest while I watched the rain run down the window. Over the last few days I've been taking the kitchen scraps out to the chickens in hopes they would eat them up and maybe cut back on the 50 lbs of grain they are eating in a week! So far they don't like mango peels....green onions or oranges. I'm not sure what they WILL eat, BUT they did seem interested in the pulp from the juice maker so we may have a winner!!! And I can't say I mind an excuse to make fresh juice for breakfast!

This weekend promises sunny weather and another round of battle against the weeds in the garden...I shall prevail!!! Or die trying! Okay well I'm not that ambitious :) but I'll make a good show of it anyhow!!


From all of us here on simplicity acres....
Blessings to you and yours!!!

Alone....?

I decided to give this topic it's own post. The more relaxed and content I feel in my new lifestyle the more I notice the lack of company I have on my journey. Don't get me wrong I'm not looking for validation or acceptance from the general population. But it would be nice if I could find someone in my imediate circle who shared my beliefs! I think the hardest and sometimes harshest critcism can come from family. I'm sure they feel their concerns about my children not having a "normal life" or that my children "work too hard" on the farm, are very valid to them. I however can't say I share that belief. Thats what makes life wonderful I know, the fact that we al have are different beliefs but really? When did it become okay to let kids sit in front of a TV or video games all day instead of going outside? When did it become the norm to eat out sometimes 3 times in one day? And WHY am I so strange when I buck the so called "norms" and choose to live a life with meaning!? Does anyone else deal with this? Anyone else feel that sometimes your one against a million?

V for Victory!

I almost feel like the rocky theme should be playing in the background for this one! I have tackled my closet and came out victorious! I'm not sure what inspires me to hold on to so many clothes, and I'm not sure why I bought so many in the past. Since I decided to live simply I haven't purchased many clothes at all, and those that I have I actually wear! (There's a concept!) When going through everything I realized a good portion of my wardrobe still had the tags on! How wasteful and foolish of me! I plan on taking them down to my local goodwill later today and I hope someone can get good use out of them!

Spring...or is it?

I think the hardest thing to endure is a michigan spring! The on again off again warm weather is enough to drive even the most seasoned Michigander insane! The kids suffer from cabin fever and I know I'm itching to combat the weeds that have already shown their pesky heads in the garden. I watch the grey rain clouds pass from my warm vantage point in front of the wood stove and continue along on my quilts dreaming of a summer afternoon when they can be put to good use laying on the grass. But for know I guess I should thank the good Lord for a peaceful day.

Prayers!

One of my fave blogs to read.....

Eclectic Culture Farm

Please send your prayers along to Ang as she is getting close with her pregnancy! But has to spend her springtime on bedrest!

God's Gifts

Saturday here was a gift from god, such a warm sunny day! I managed to get alot of things done around here. The garden has been tilled again and the garlic, onions, and potatoes are in! I also got the new raspberry, blackberries and blue berries planted in the orchard. I guess I kinda planted the horseraddish but there didn't seem to be anything in the package :) I guess time will tell on that one. The chicks are enjoying their new home though still aren't sure about the whole outside thing! I have them under 2 heatlights to combat the still cool nights but so far they seem just fine. I did however loose one to a disorder with her legs. The poor little thing's legs seem to weak for her to stand up so she getting along by scooting on her bum. It's sad :( but for the time being she seems to be developing just fine and she's very plump. I knew that could happen if they we standing on a very slippery surface when first born but took alot of precautions to prevent it. I was told that sometime it still just happens. So my plan is to watch her and let her continue to develop until she appears to be affected by it then off to the butchers with the poor girl.

Today promises an afternoon of rain and winds, god must know I need a day inside to work on the house chores. Speaking of which I'm late for a date with the wash!

Blessings to you and yours..

Busy busy bee's

Spring is in the air and taking off here at my little farm! I can't wait for the chicks to be in and the coop is coming along nicely! Today the farrier came to trim the horses hooves and you could tell they had spring fever! All 3 were antsy and not in any mood to be kept inside! The big man is shedding like mad and or course after a nice brush down had to find his way to a mud patch and roll in it. Oh well. Their blankets are clean and put up for next winter save a few minor repairs that are needed on two of them. The flower beds are 1/4 of the way done with spring clean out and I look to get more down this weekend in between tilling up the ground for the garden. I'm still deciding on weather to get a goat or a cow for next spring.. I hope spring is treating everyone well and I hope to be posting more as things quiet down here.