Haircut

I need a hair cut! I really like this style but I am not sure if my hair is right for it. I would like something with length but short enough that I can't always (and easily) tie it back. I can never decide what would look good with my face and what cut would be good for my thick hair.

As Requested...

I love that my husband follows my blog. On the phone tonight he said this to me "Update, update, update!" So for him I am skipping the jibber jabber and just posting pics.

Tiny Tyson

My sweet, slowly growing boy. Just so everyone knows, I am quite aware he is small! ;-)

Puddles of Fun

Spring is rubber boots, puddles, smiles and wet clothes. I doubt my girls are the only ones enjoying the warm, melting temperatures.

Happy Birthday MOM!

Can't let the day go without a Happy Birthday blog post to my mom. Won't mention the number because I know she is not overly thrilled with it but I hope she has 50 things to be thankful for on her birthday.

Happy Birthday MOM!

Marwayne Bound

Today, the girls (plus boy) and I headed to Marwayne to visit my blogging buddy and friend, J. We started communicating at least a year ago but started really talking on the phone during the long winter months. J kept asking when we were coming for a visit and finally (last week) I told her to expect us this week with some chickens for her lonely, empty chicken coop.

I took her 7 chickens from my flock and 11 chicks that I received from a preschool in Edmonton. I have MANY MANY chicks coming in two weeks for 18 is just making room for my future shipment. The hens felt at home almost instantly after a long, trying morning. They even showed their approval by laying an egg before I left. The chicks also faired well on the trip and were just about to get their heat lamp as we were driving away.

The two sweet girls, S and S, are so cute. They were both well behaved and sweet. Eldest S talks really well but didn't seem to like answering my questions. Her favorite words during our visit were puzzle and horse. Eldest S seems to have the soul of an old farmer. She walked everywhere and just took her time as she enjoyed her surroundings. My favorite pictures of the day are taken of younger S with my 50mm lense. The lighting was perfect and she was really happy and taking to my snapping camera. I am sad I didn't get the same quality photos of her big sister (next time).

J was a sweetheart. I came home with 8 started tomato plants, some items for Tyson, 5 books, a full belly and an afternoon of adult conversation. I even got to meet G, J's husband.

For never having met in person the day when swimmingly well. I didn't think there were any awkward moments and conversation flowed quite freely. J prepared lunch and supper for us, both of which were wonderful. The girls got along really well and I know my three (the girls mostly) were quite tired on our drive home. That being said, at 1135pm, I am quite tired as well.

I am looking forward to more visits and afternoons together. I think a summer, overnight trip will need to be planned so we can munch garden veggies, sip wine and chat by a crackling fire outside.

Thanks J, S and S for a great day!!

Cross Country Skiing

The weather has been gorgeous which means we start trading in our snow pants and winter boots for splash pants and rubber boots. I don't think I am alone in liking this change and welcoming spring with wide, open arms!


We got cross country skiis from the farm, finally (through no fault of anyone). The skiis used to be mine when I was Natasha's age and have been stored at my Aunt and Uncles for many, many years.

The finally made the trip to our neck of the woods and Natasha was eager to try them out. The boots were a tad big (perfect for next year) but she did wonderfully her first time out!

Smiley Tyson