What's happening?

Eric got to use his tractor to haul a heavy box through the yard.  It's a storage shed I bought to put under the carport.  It holds bicycles and other riding toys for the girls.

We named him Sticky and he was our friend.

Mowing Tan

Eric got the mower stuck.  I think he just likes to pull things with his tractor.

It's Not Easy

We haven't had the best luck with plants thus far on the farm.  We have killed two crepe myrtles, two plum trees, and two muscadine vines.  We have harvested EIGHT whole okra and one zucchini.  Eric sent off a soil sample to LSU.  Our soil is extremely acidic.  We need to get a tiller and mix in some lime to help fix that.  Eric is shopping for a tiller.

We do have some cucumbers trying to grow and one yellow squash that looks promising.  

FIFTEEN!

Hattie turned fifteen recently.  We had some family and friends over to celebrate.  

Hattie is looking forward to drivers ed and a learners permit this year.  She will be in 10th grade and really enjoys her phone with earbuds in place.  She is doing cross country this year and practicing A LOT this summer.  I'm proud of her dedication.  She doesn't want to quit even though it is so hot and she is tired for those 7am practices.  

We can't wait to see how awesome 15 is going to be and continue to see her grow to be a kind and loving young lady.

We Moved!

Eric and I have dreamed of having a farm for our whole married lives, that's 23 years.  We have finally moved in that direction.  We found a house with 5 acres and are beginning our journey.  The kids love it out here.  They weren't excited to all share rooms.  We downsized to three bedrooms, but the teens have admitted that they have grown closer since sharing a room again.  I just love sitting on the back porch, drinking coffee, and trying to see a deer, no such luck yet.  Millie and Lydda love to explore and do an occasional scream about spiders, ants, and lizards, but have gotten better at enjoying nature.  Eric and I are at peace here and can't wait to see what adventures come our way.  Baby chicks arrive this week!

Goodbye Sweet Sheldon

 We said goodbye to Sheldon earlier this month.  He was almost 11 years old and was a pampered and very spoiled pooch for his whole life.  He drove me insane most days, but loved all of us tremendously and we loved him.  Here are some of my favorite pics of him.