Welcome Comfort Farm

Got a Facebook news flash that today was "Chick Day" at Voyce's Elevator. I made an immediate call to the husband to stop on his way home from work, buy a bag of chick feed and score some free chicks! We love Chick Days! Thank you Voyce's! Aren't they precious? Now I need to look them up and see what kind they are!

I'm whipping up some Cranberry Crispies this morning to go along with the Turkey Potato Tetrazzini that will be supper tonight. I'm trying a new recipe, only I'll be making my own Alfredo sauce and using freshly steamed broccoli in lieu of chopped frozen.The turkey is simmering on the stove and things already smell yummy in here. It is overcast and cool, making for a good morning to transplant some perennials before work too. Later this afternoon, I'll head over to the Amish farm where the fella that shears our sheep lives. I am certain the sheep are quite ready to lose their winter coat. There are several Gold Finch at the feeders this morning. They have nearly lost their dull green winter coat and will soon be sporting their bright yellow plumage; a sure sign better temperatures are on the way!

While staying with the Amish last week, the ewes started to lamb, making for an exciting and busy time. This group of mommas seemed like a particularly friendly bunch and I regret having to leave before they were well on their way to birthing twins and triplets. I am certain they could use some extra hands and I would have totally enjoyed being in the nursery this week!

I'm spending this week with my Amish "family". Marie and I woke up early this morning and made home made cinnamon rolls. Yum! I ran up to the nearest town to an internet cafe to work just a bit while the rolls rose and baked. Will be back soon to eat them for morning break. Love it here!

I'm leaving the husband behind to hold down the farm for a few days and heading off for another Amish adventure. Catching the train tonight and going back in time to a completely different culture!

Having a wonderful weekend :-) Christopher was in town, so we planned plenty of face time with the family. From a homemade (home-grown) chicken pot pie dinner on Friday night to a big pancake and sausage breakfast this morning, it was a great balance of family time and down time.

On Saturday, while Christopher hung out with Jen, just the husband and I went for a late lunch at Red Lobster followed by coffee and books at Barnes & Noble. After time with the fam, Red Lobster and B&N are my idea of heaven! Now Sunday evening with all quiet on the home front, it's microwave popcorn and a movie in about an hour. Very grateful for my family!