Welcome Hoosierfarmgirl....from IN-farmgirl! I'm in central Indiana (Hamilton County). You sound like me...I've got 2 teenage sons too...and I plan to start beekeeping next season. I want to go to a beekeeping seminar first, so I'm not totally clueless before getting too involved.
I only have 4 hens and 1 cat (no dogs)! Enjoy BYC!!