I got my McMurray Hatchery Catolog yesterday. Told DW I'm "thinking" how I can fit a tiny coop under the gigantic pink grapefruit tree and next to my little shed... yeah, there's room to put feed in there.
I'd have to talk to Cal & Shirley next door. They are great neighbors and I wouldn't want to ruin that. I'm thinking Boston could bring me an Ameraucana, a Marans and then I could get a Leghorn and a black star for egg production.
I HATE buying eggs and they just don't taste right... and Lilly (our red Golden Retriever) would love the company in the back yard.
I think I'll talk to the neighbors and then I'll do some measuring and check out the little coops they have available at Western Ranchman...
Still a chicken-a-holic without chickens.
On the home front... we STILL haven't sold the old house. I check on it regularly and clean the pool.
All 7 of the kids were home for the holidays. It was amazing. Don't think we could have swung it in the old house. It was perfect here. Lots of hikes in the preserve right in front of our house, lots of good times.
#1 just finished up his degree at Utah State. He's got a decent job but will probably start applying for work down here in a year or two. His wife is expecting our first grandchild (a girl) in April. Can't believe I'm that old!
#2 is a junior at BYU and will be taking the MCAT exam in Vegas in May.. he quit his WONDERFUL part time job so that he could put time into studying for the exam, he's also close to giving his girl a diamond so we are planning on a June wedding in Salt Lake.
#3 got home from his mission to Xalapa Mexico on Dec. 19th. He's at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah and enjoying life...but not the cold after spending two years in MX.
#4 will be starting his second semester at Utah Valley University and will be heading out on a mission this summer.
#s 5, 6 & 7 are still here with us. #7 has really done well up here... is doing great with the Piano and flute and is a straight A+ student. She is daddy's little girl and I LOVE it.
Our church time switched with the other congregation so we go at 11AM now instead of 9AM. I'll miss those LONG Sunday naps.
I'm still working with the scout troop as #6 is 13 and at that age. DW works with the women's group at church teaching on Sunday once a month.
I'm nursing a bum left knee so if you pray, remember Dar's knee! I need all the help I can get.
Love you all!
Dar
