A fabulous weekend. The kids spent the weekend at Gary and Deniece's, which they love and Jamie and I got some much needed free time.
August came up so he and Jamie enjoyed themselves primarily in town, and I held down the homestead. On Saturday I started out the day at Govenor Dodge State Park and snowshoed a 5 mile trail. It was a gorgeous morning and I was in my element.
Jamie and August came home around 3 pm and then shortly after that Adrian, Colleen and Derek stopped by on their way home from Cave of the Mounds. The first impromptu "Sunday's on Sutcliffe" happened on Sat. afternoon. What would have been turkey sandwiches and salad for the 3 of us became a big luch of Barbeque Tempeh and Turkey sandwiches. This is exactly what I am aiming for. I'd like my friends to wonder, "what's going on at Jamie and Linda's?" and just call or stop by. It was a really nice get together and then everyone left early evening to go to a show in town.
I was in bed by 9 pm which rarely happens. Aaaah. Peace and quiet, except for Cleo, the meower.
The daffodils are really emerging and I have spotted some tulips making their way too. Seems a little early but it's nice to see. Bring on Spring.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday March 5th, 2010
Things are warming up on Sutcliffe Road. We have had to relocate our sledding play to the front yard in the shadows of the Pine stand. Our other hill is melting.
I have started to clean up flower beds from leftover debris and have even done some pruning and vine removal on the back hill. I am beginning to envision the transformations in store for this place. Orchard on the plateau up the back hill, hollyhocks spreading up the hill into the woods behind the silo. Where will the Alpine strawberries go?
Move the compost piles into bins and build a chicken coop in the shadow of the front pines. I want to connect the chicken coop with the garden so the chickens can go in the garden from time to time to eat bugs. Chickens. That will be fun.
Pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins and butternut squash. Espen and Zephyr will have to be fully on board with me because there will be a lot of work to do. I have a feeling they will love it.
It's really beautiful here.
I have started to clean up flower beds from leftover debris and have even done some pruning and vine removal on the back hill. I am beginning to envision the transformations in store for this place. Orchard on the plateau up the back hill, hollyhocks spreading up the hill into the woods behind the silo. Where will the Alpine strawberries go?
Move the compost piles into bins and build a chicken coop in the shadow of the front pines. I want to connect the chicken coop with the garden so the chickens can go in the garden from time to time to eat bugs. Chickens. That will be fun.
Pumpkins. Lots of pumpkins and butternut squash. Espen and Zephyr will have to be fully on board with me because there will be a lot of work to do. I have a feeling they will love it.
It's really beautiful here.
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