Flowers blooming, rain, making fudge and cards

The day began lovely enough. Sun out shining, flowers blooming and there was hope to work outside in the garden. 

Alfalfa 

Dude opened up the side gardens to get the tractor in and rototill. The chickens and turkey took full advantage to clear the area of any bugs. 

After cleaning the kitchen and putting in a load of wash I made a quick batch of fudge. It is very fast. 

 I didn't have wax paper but I did have parchment paper and I wasn't going to go out and buy wax paper just for this recipe. 

I cut them in small squares so I only eat one a day. 

I did get a Summer Bucket List made. 

I was behind in card making and letter writing. As the skies got dark and alarms went off for thunder storms, I settled in to craft. 

I did take time to read the Gospel for today. 

Made 8 quick cards.

Dude did the side gardens by the greenhouse rototilled. 

The skies got dark. 

I took water jugs and covered the fig trees I planted. They are just babies and the alarms said possible hail. 

Once again the tilled areas flooded.  We got .5 inch of rain. 

 

But my built up area soaked in the water. I love it. (the winds did pick up one of my water jugs)

I was hoping to make another little area today but didn't get it done in time. 

Dude did get the side gardens tilled before the rains. 

I found a cute pattern over at Fluffmonger and will be cutting out Quigley the Corgi tonight.

peace

Counting our blessings

The last few days have been challenging but we are up for a challenge, otherwise, we wouldn't even be homesteading. We do know from just living that life can change in an instant.  This is just a bump in the road.  

Challenges

We could not get to most of the gardens today since water is still standing. 

Hmmmm beans....

Onions

Tomatoes

Honey Crisp Apples

The outside of the greenhouse.

Positives...

When you can't get in the garden ...bake.  Black Rye... it was sooo good.

When you have scraps...

Sew!  I made microwave 6 bowl holders so I don't burn my hands when I use the microwave at work.

And friends make the time go faster.

Dinner!  We have food.

 Kerouac who braved the storms on top of the coop (who needs to go into a stinkin' bird house!) is alive and very well. 

Baby turkeys are doing well and ask for a hug.

Inside the greenhouse...

Everyone road out the storms and came out without a scratch. Friends don't  leave friends in a storm. 

The chickens and guineas all are well.

And soon we will be welcoming baby guineas.

Love for everyone. 

Storms didn't bother the chickens' laying.

Now time for a movie from the library - yeah for free stuff.  

Facing our challenges is not a bad thing, we have faith and family. That's what really matters for us. Thank you God for all the blessings.

peace