Bowling and Laser Tag

Yesterday I went bowling and to play laser tag with 4-H. This trip was our reward for collecting toiletries as a service project for F.I.S.H. (Faith. In. Serving. Humanity.) It was my job and my friend Kristin's job to collect soap. Kristin beat everyone at bowling and I came in second in laser tag with the highest accuracy at 100%! We were going to get something to eat at the bowling alley but we only had the time (and money. Those prices were ridiculous.) for sodas. I think we all had a lot of fun!

Dog Adoptions on Saturday

Saturday I volunteered with my friend Kristin (who fosters dogs) with dog adoptions at our local feed store. There was a yard sale, a vaccination and micro chipping clinic, W.A.G. (Walton. Animal. Guide.) had a booth where they had a raffle, someone sold baked goods, and a country radio station came and broad casted. It was a great day. Kristin got 2 of her foster dogs adopted, Pound Puppies and Kittens (the rescue group that Kristin and her family Foster for) raised over $3,000.

Planting Seeds

My little flower seeds that I planted nearly a week ago have started sprouting. I was so excited when I saw the 5 little sprouts poking out! Just last night as I was watering them I wondered when they would start spouting. Now I'm 1 step closer to planting my garden!

Hobby Farming

Between my familiy and my sister's, we own 10 acres. Recently we decided to put the land to good use by building a chicken run (because we have finally gotten tired of cleaning chicken poop off the porch.), planting a garden and getting honey bees. We have owned chickens for about 3 years and we currently have 6 chickens and 6 chicks. The run has been a 2 week project so far. All is ready except for the door which is lacking a handle and hinges. The garden has been taking a little longer. We are going to plant in raised bed squares. We already have five 4'x4' square frames built and plan to make more. Seeds have been planted and are being tended indoors until the beds are ready. We have purchased, put together and painted 2 bee hives. Today we took them to the bee man's house. He is going to pick up a swarm of bees later this week and give them to us for free. He also gave us a tutorial about beekeeping and the life going on inside the hive.
It feels like this will turn out to be the perfect country spring out here at "Windy Hill Farms" as I look forward to fresh eggs, delicious produce and sweet honey.

Under The Weather

For the last week and a half I've been sick. That time included helping out with dog adoptions at PetSmart and Easter. I had a pretty good Easter under the circumstances. We had 29 people come over for lunch and/or dinner. We all played games and hung out and it was alot of fun when I wasn't coughing.

Pony Rides

Yesterday I got to finally ride Joker, my horse, after about month without riding. I haven't been able to ride because it's been raining so much and then I went to Florida. My sister,(who lives next door and has 3 children), came over with her children and 3 of their friends for pony rides. So, they helped me brush Joker and RedRock and then they went in for lunch while I saddled and rode Joker to calm him down (and because it's fun). I rode him for about 45 minutes to an hour and then the kids came down and I gave 6 long pony rides. I had fun and I know the kids did, too. Joker was happy for the change and attention, I think. I'm hoping to ride again today if it doesn't rain too much.

There and Back Again

I went to Florida to visit my brother and his family and to celebrate my niece's birthday. Her birthday is actually on Easter Sunday, but they had her party early so that everyone could come. We went to the pool every day, took a trip to the mall, visited the beach after dark, and basically just partied. Another highlight of the trip was playing the XBox 360 with my cousin, Laurie who went with us. We played virtual table tennis and I must admit that I was awesome. Then the next day we ventured to the neighborhood's game house by the pool and tried our hand at real ping-pong. And I regret to announce that we were horrible.
All in all the trip was totally and completely (to be redundant) awesome!