Category Archives: Our dogs

Rehab

Posted on August 3, 2012 by farm2011

This morning started out exactly how I would expect it to. I just let out the dogs from the barn and I was feeding the cattle corn. Then I heard it. It was an extremely loud scream! I  just stopped … Continue reading →

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What is this?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by farm2011

No seriously, do you know what this is? The morning routine started out very predictable. Cows were fed, then sprayed for flies, chickens fed, dogs were given cheese treats, and then I needed to water the garden and flowers. So after … Continue reading →

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Painting again

Posted on June 26, 2012 by farm2011

I bet that’s a surprise, huh? Well, it’s not what you think. I was asked if I would help with the church rectory to get it ready for the new couple that will be moving in the beginning of July. … Continue reading →

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Thank goodness for showers and family

Posted on June 18, 2012 by farm2011

It was hot! I don’t mean the type when you sit in the sun and think that maybe you should move into the shade.. I mean when you walked outside you thought to yourself  “It’s hot”.  So when I did … Continue reading →

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Celebrating report cards

Posted on May 31, 2012 by farm2011

We used to pay the boys $$ for good grades on their report cards, but then it just got way too expensive (which is really a good problem to have). So we thought about what we should do instead, and … Continue reading →

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No kayaking today for us

Posted on May 24, 2012 by farm2011

We waited up until the last minute to decide if we were going to go kayaking on the Upper Iowa River or not. But the weather so windy again (45 mph gusts) and they were predicting a storm to blow … Continue reading →

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Busy Day

Posted on April 30, 2012 by farm2011

Even though it was kind of rainy this morning, I was able to start to work on the fire pit. Let me tell you that it wasn’t  a fun job! The bricks are 29 pounds and they were in the … Continue reading →

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Snakes, Tractors, and Dogs

Posted on April 9, 2012 by farm2011

First lets talk about snakes. I hate them. I know that ‘hate’ is a very strong word, but it’s appropriate when I’m talking about snakes. So this afternoon I’m mowing lawn and find a SNAKE in our backyard by the … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by farm2011

Because it was Easter, I felt obligated to make a ham (with a bone in) this weekend. For some reason it almost seems like it’s a person’s duty to do this at Easter and I’m not sure why. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Feathers were flying…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by farm2011

My niece and nephew spent last night with us because they didn’t have school today. They also were able to spend today here and we had such a fun day – doing craft activities and playing the Wii. One thing … Continue reading →

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