First thing I did
was start a fire in our firepot. I used
a small stack of shreddables I'd collected and some broken twigs to start it
with and it didn't take long before I had a really nice little fire going. Perfect for burning up some yard debris. And for the girls to roast a hot dog for lunch.
My youngest cut up
the plum tree I removed from the chicken coop while we pulled weeds and raked
up the entire back yard. We had a ton of
weeds already. With the ground so soft
and wet from all the rain they were really easy to pull.
Then I got out the
reciprocating saw with my pruning blade on it.
That usually will bring my neighbor around to see what I'm up to. I topped the pear tree and pruned some
limbs. Once they were cut to shorter
lengths the girls tied them up for collection while I put away what will make
great firewood next year.
I used that
wonderful hose nozzle I bought last year at Home Depot to clean off the deck
and walkways. Wow! What a difference that made. Then we put away all the tools and called it
a day. Well sort of.
I had just taken a
load off when a friend of mine texted me to let me know they had Light Brahma
peeps at the hatchery. He and his wife
had just been there to pick up a couple new additions for their flock. And yes, I jumped in the car with my oldest
(she is the one that has been wanting one of these) and drove out there to get
one. And a Black Australorp too (I've
always wanted one of these) because they don't do well alone and need a buddy. Now I get to start the baby phase all over
again, but I don't mind it a bit. I just
love those little buggers. Plus, we will
definitely have enough yummy organic eggs for everyone who wants them. You know what? I think I want to be a chicken farmer when I
grow up - Ha, ha (not entirely joking)!
What do you have in the box? |
Awwwwwww |
One would've thought that would have been enough activity for one day, but noooooo. We were back in the car and headed to Fred Meyer to see what they had in their garden department. I picked up a beautiful arrangement of plants to do my big pot I like to keep on the porch. My oldest picked out these really pretty daisies. I also picked up a packet of basil seeds for FREE. One of my Fred Meyer Friday Freebies.
Got my big pot planted |
The little girls met the head mistress |
They all had a good run together and did just fine |
I did some more work on the garden beds too, but I'll save that to share another time as this post is getting rather lengthy and I'm sure you all have other things to do. So for now I'll stop rattling on and wish you all a Happy Spring and a beautifully warm and sunny day!
What a productive couple of days! A great balance of work and play. Everything looks 'ship-shape and Bristol fashion' as we say on the UK. Love a girl with power tools. I am going to show my girlfriend how to use an electric drill so she can hang her own pictures etc. And what can I say about the peeps but awwwwwww. I've been quite inspired to get going on house projects myself this morning.
ReplyDeleteThat first big spring clean makes all the difference.
DeleteI do love my power tools! Yes, show her how to use a drill and she'll be unstoppable. Hope your house projects go well today. I wish you all the best!