One of those DAYS...

I had hoped for a much different day than it turned out. I wanted to bake, craft and garden. 

I got out the Christmas mugs for later on in the evening. 

Then took the dog and went out to the greenhouse. 

Found some pots and rocks to be homes for new plants. 

A month or so ago I cut willow branches to begin new trees.  They are rooting fabulously. 

I looked over and saw that the spinach and lettuce needed water. 

Back to the trees... They each were packed in tightly to their new homes.  The apple and Rose of Sharon were left in the water to try and begin their roots. 

They already are greening up!

I popped over to say hello to the sheep. They love hugs and scratches. 

I spent a while picking hay out of Prudence's wool.  She was very grateful. 

Then off for a walk with the dog. 

He marked his territory on every rabbit hole we found. 

The chickens were happy and ever so grateful. 

These two love to come running when I go out to the field. 

Silly girls.

I found this gem in the container and can't wait to clean it up. 

I had to help mom with some of her business. It took us to Boulder, Co.

It was a gorgeous day despite the very long drives.  

There was a detour …. I had to find boots for my grandson. Thank goodness they aren't the price of the adult boots.

Boots and cowboy stuff everywhere.

It took my whole day and I didn't get anything on my list finished except planting the trees. That's the way it goes some days.  I was exhausted by the time we got home. Traffic was heavy and the roads were dark. I was glad to be home. 

It was time to put those mugs to use. 

Tomorrow … updating that Jesse Tree!  ...and many more hopes. 

peace 

Trees finally growing, breakfast casserole, and what did Dude do today.

When we first moved here we asked folks what we should name our property. Someone responded with, "what kind of trees do you have?" … uh, none.   Our ground was hard, compact and full of clay and rocks.  We are constantly working the land and adding dirt, fertilizer and compost.  Here are our results for trees we have planted and babied along the way. 

Aspen (adding more compost around them today)

Austree

Apple 

Apple

Purple-leaf sand cherry

Aspen 

Even the peach tree the dog chewed up is coming back!

There is hope for this dry hard land of the once Dust Bowl !

This morning I decide to try making a breakfast enchilada casserole.  In place of the chicken I made scrambled eggs. I made them the same way I would make chicken enchilada...

Green chilis and onions.

For an 8x8 baking dish I scrambled 6 eggs. 

Add a cup of shredded cheese.

Filled corn tortillas. 

Top with salsa verde and another cup of cheese. 

Bake 350* for 20 minutes. Topped with sour cream and jalapeños.   Dude gave it 2 thumbs up!

Early this morning the post office called to say our new turkey chicks had arrived and needed to be picked up. 

I bought bronze and white version of the Broad Breasted turkeys. Last time we raise this breed our turkey got to 45 pounds and had to have the butcher cut it in half to get it into the oven! 

They are adorable. We brought them out to the chick house and got them settled in with food, water and a warming light.  They had been traveling for two days and were very thirsty. 

Can't wait to check on them in the morning. 

Dude planted more in the garden today.  Here are beans and collards. 

Next to the onions he planted  corn. 

At the back of the greenhouse is watermelon and cantaloupe. 

We will see how well it grows out here on the dry hard plains. 

peace