what to do with our future

Well we have been researching options for different jobs for this upcoming year. Chris finally decided that enough is enough and quit his job on Monday. He is so much happier knowing that he never has to go back to the onion sheds again. So Chris quit Monday morning, so to offset money we went and racked leaves at a friends that day and made calls to local organic farms looking for more work. Which we did. Well I guess Chris did for the beginning. It seems like it will be work for one person for about a week then I should have some work too. Tuesday we did computer searches and made calls to farms outside our area. It was such a good feeling to see how many people out there value the skills that we possess. We have gotten some great offers including the offer from Judy up in Montana where we had apprenticed together in 2006. We are thinking Montana is the way we are headed. Now for the fun of dismantling a garden we have poured our hearts into. I guess now is as good of time as any to learn another lesson of letting go. They seem to be one of the hardest lessons to learn, but also seem to bring the most rewards. The last time I decided to let it all go I was blessed to find a more beautiful me, a loving man, and a new start with my family. I can't wait to see what will happen next. We love and are so thankful for all of our family who is standing behind us and supporting us in our new adventures. Thank you. We will keep you all posted with any new news of our plans.

Wow a new year already

I can't believe it has been another year already. Lots of ups and downs and looking forward to many more in the next year. I love my family and am so grateful to know that they love me. I am very thankful for all my little nephews and nieces, and their parents of course. They have given me so many lovely memories. We are hoping for big changes this year, so everyone keep their fingers crossed.

Cats???

We had thought about getting some cats before to do some mousing for us. Well, I guess it was time. We just got ourselves two kittens. The black one is Midnight she is super rambunctious, she reminds me of a feline Chris. I even caught her balancing on a stuffed ball on her back feet, then she did a dive roll off,and she just kept going back for more. She is hilarious. The gray one's name is Ocean she is a lot more calm but has been a little sick, so we will get to know her personality more when she feels better. I have never really liked cats all that much. I hate to say it, they're growing on me quick. I might become a cat lover...... if this does happen..... I hope all of you will find it in your hearts to still love me as much as ever.

Back to the Market

We went back to the farmers market again. It was really nice to see other farmers we know and to dress up a little and get away from the farm. Come and see us every Saturday from 9:30 to 1:30pm on the corner of 8th and Bannock. We will also be selling at a new Tuesday market which will be held at the new Northend Organic Nursery located on Hill Rd. in the site of the old Hillside Nursery. We hope to see a bunch of you there.

When the Rooster Crows at the Break of Dawn

Chris and I were out working in the chicken house cleaning it out today when Red wanted to lay an egg. Her and Sue always do this crazy calling while she gets prepared to lay. It is hilarious to hear and see. I hope you enjoy. We did!

The New Local Petting Zoo

So, Chris and I may be having a little too much fun this summer. Meet our two newest farm members. We haven't named them yet. Suggestions are welcome. They are twin brothers(although they don't look much alike). They are two months old and a lot of fun. And no, we aren't really going to do the whole petting zoo thing, but the list of animals is definitely getting longer!!

Teenage Chickens

Our chicks are growing up. It has been so much fun to watch them grow and change. They have been going out to forage for the first times this week. They love it. They run around scratching and pecking. We can't help ourselves. We sit and watch them for a while each day.