I Can See it From Here

This is the snow storm that wasn't. Well it was for some.

Just over the Mountains, there was a beautiful blanket of white.



But here in my yard.... pretty ice crystal formations were all we got. That's OK, I'm really ready for Spring anyway.~Rhonda

Sunday Smiles

The daffodils are blooming. Spring can't be far behind :-)

~Rhonda

Bowl of Goodness

I am trying to increase the amount of veggies I eat. I am not very good about getting all of the servings I should. I don't really know why, I like the taste of all sorts of vegetables. I am also trying to incorporate more whole grains in my diet, so..... I made this little dish~

1 cup of Brown Rice ( I found the organic kind at Wal-Mart). I cook mine in half water and half organic chicken stock.

Saute': Red Pepper, Onion, Mushroom, Carrots, Celery and Garlic in a small amount of Olive Oil (You can use any kind of vegetables you like, these are just some of my favorites) Season with salt, pepper, oregano and cumin.

When veggies are almost finished, add one can of drained and rinsed black beans and heat through. Add cooked rice and stir well.

Enjoy a bowl of goodness knowing that it not only tastes good, but is very good for you.

~Rhonda

Chick Tricks

"Look, look at me. Look at what I did!"

"Hey, how did you get up there?"

"Uhm, I'm not quite sure really.... Hmmm, well...."

".... does anybody have any idea how I get back down?"

Sunday Smiles

Snuggled down in a warm sunbeam with his good buddy Rufus :-)

A Day at the Farm

On Tuesday, my Mom, son and I got a rare treat. We were able to go to the 100 acre farm of fellow blogger Pam from Life on a Southern Farm. It started out as a strictly business trip~ she had baby dominique chicks and I wanted some.

But turned into a wonderful day full of adventure.... especially for my little Farm Boy.

It started with a walk to the pond that Pam's FarmMan had made, then a fun paddle boat ride. My son has decided we need one of these:-)

Next, we explored the beautiful waterwheel her DH had built~


My little investigator was very curious about how it all worked.

We got to meet lots of the locals while we were there~

Miss Annie, came over to welcome us and get a little rub on her nose.

The guineas were not sure they cared for us at all, but at least they were kind enough to pose for a photo.
This Polish rooster kept a watchful eye out to make sure we were not going to get too close to his women.
The rogue rooster that ran with the goats, fascinated my son. He assumed he was an escapee.

BoDog and Little Farm Boy became fast friends. What sealed the deal was the bone my son found and gave to Bo.

Lionel, the resident Mouser, came out to have his picture made and let us get a good look at him. He is a beauty!

Of course there were Chicks.... lots and lots of tiny little peepers that made me want to scoop them all up and take them home.... if only I had enough room... ***sigh***

Being the 100% All-Boy that he is, my son was extremely intrigued with all of the farm equipment.

This is the Old Saw Mill that the FarmMan used to make their beautiful kitchen floor.

And the generator that my little one could have stayed and messed with for hours.

The most precious part was when we got to meet Miracle Eve. And would you just look at who got to feed her!
And even pick her up and carry her around :-) She didn't seem to mind a bit.
Before we left, Ms. Pam invited us in for some Sweet Tea and Turtle pie. Then she played us a wonderful old Hymn on her gorgeous Upright Piano.

All too soon it was time to load up and go back home, so we got what we came for.... 10 precious little biddies of our own, and said our good-byes.

I hope that we will be able to visit this charming farm again in the near future. Thank you Pam, you were such a warm and inviting hostess. We will not soon forget our wonderful day on your farm. My little one has not stopped talking about it yet and today, he took a report to school to share his experience with all of his friends.

And, 10 of your little biddies will make a much requested visit to his classroom this afternoon.

Where I am sure to be as nervous and protective as a Mother Hen. ~Rhonda

Seed to Seed

Like so many others, it seems my thoughts have turned to the anticipation of warmer days of Spring and the opportunity it offers to get out and get in the garden. There have been moments when cabin fever has threatened to overwhelm me but I have tried to take advantage and make the most of the down time. It has offered me the opportunity to really get out and evaluate my soil and the lay of my land. This winter I have put more effort in planning for Spring planting than I have in any winter before. I have come up with more concrete goals and devised the steps I need to take to make those plans work.

You may have noticed this little button in my side bar~~

It is a growing challenge that is being hosted by One Green Generation. The rules are simple:

1. Plant at least one new crop from seed, grow it organically, and save the seed to plant next year.

2. Check in here when I post Seed To Seed or Growing Challenge posts (more or less once/week). Or if you have your own blog*, you can write about your gardening there instead – or in addition. The point of #2 is to learn from one another, inspire one another, and build our growing community. So please share questions, thoughts, and discoveries as they come up.

3. Sign up in the comments!

So I'll keep you up to date on the progress at least once a week.

See this little grassy hillside? I know it doesn't look like much now, but I have big plans for this little spot.......

BIG plans! ~Rhonda