tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post5776784462000763185..comments2023-09-13T06:04:12.891-07:00Comments on Us Plus Five: ConfessionCraig and Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779997485604319727noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-77237089821720431752011-07-08T17:06:39.223-07:002011-07-08T17:06:39.223-07:00I was surfing blogs today and have now quoted you ...I was surfing blogs today and have now quoted you twice. LOVE the "hole in the year" description of July.Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06410545052896207419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-56198729592805767992011-07-06T15:21:52.808-07:002011-07-06T15:21:52.808-07:00Oh, perfect names! Ya we were naming them, but th...Oh, perfect names! Ya we were naming them, but then got a little tentative when we had the two die. Since we hadn't totally settled on names, and they all look alike we're not really sure which passed. But in any case, yours are the most fabulous names I've ever heard. Seriously, way better than Peanutbutter and such. Ya, I'm still holding out for cute names like yours.<br><br>And I'm so happy Rose gets to do S & O's pics!! I'd hire her in a heartbeat. She's positively gifted at capturing the person not just the picture. Can't wait to see you all! Our little hennies should be exploring the outdoors some by then... :)Craig and Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779997485604319727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-26568332880670418942011-07-06T12:37:34.662-07:002011-07-06T12:37:34.662-07:00We do have predators here, but I think I could pro...We do have predators here, but I think I could protect them. I will put nappies on them and bring them in the house if I have to. It is indeed the anti-chicken covenant that is the problem. But I have already named them. Lucy Locket, Sally Henny Penny, and Little Liza Jane. Have you named yours yet? S & O have a graduation photo date with Rosie in mid August. Expect me.Pig Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247528998118262284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-8786494529750487252011-07-06T08:13:37.259-07:002011-07-06T08:13:37.259-07:00Too bad you would have to move to have chickens. ...Too bad you would have to move to have chickens. Are they not allowed, or are you nervous about predators? As long as we don't have a rooster we can keep a few in town here. Animals love you so much; I bet you'd have the sweetest brood.Craig and Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779997485604319727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-79865164203291670442011-07-06T08:01:42.748-07:002011-07-06T08:01:42.748-07:00Oh, awesome! (You are too sweet!) Both magazines...Oh, awesome! (You are too sweet!) Both magazines sound completely interesting. I'm amazed at all the different ways of creating a coop. I can't wait to explore all the options. I'm enjoying learning about the social order that chickens establish too. We definitely have the phrases "hen pecked" and " pecking order" for a reason. They have a whole system and hierarchy that is pretty sophisticated. The whole adventure should prove interesting.Craig and Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779997485604319727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-87994008185325015372011-07-06T07:42:19.514-07:002011-07-06T07:42:19.514-07:00The chicken nappies are in the April/May issue of ...The chicken nappies are in the April/May issue of Mary Janes Farm magazine. Maybe they have something online about them. I will bring it next time we see you though. It also shows how to take an old metal crib and transform it into your decorative indoor coop. :) There is another magazine I just picked up last week called "Chickens" by Hobby Farms. I haven't gotten into it very deep yet, but it looks like there are some interesting articles. I will see if they still have copies here and send you one if they do. It has lots of pictures of chicken coops you can build in it.Pig Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247528998118262284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-33220639726247578812011-07-05T22:10:17.102-07:002011-07-05T22:10:17.102-07:00Hahaha-ha! Nappies for chickens?! Hee-hee. I'm...Hahaha-ha! Nappies for chickens?! Hee-hee. I'm completely curious. Although, I'm pretty certain Craig would shake his head at this city-girl wife of his if I told him diapers for chickens existed. What else is in that magazine? You should definitely bring it the next time we see you.<br><br>We have the little peepers inside for now. I think at 8 or 10 weeks they will go outside to the hen house Craig is going to build. And they do great outside year round here! We did actually have a couple of them pass on Sunday night though -- no clue why. Apparently, chicks sometimes just do that. So Craig bough a few more. <br><br>Man they are cute. One of the kids got a stuffed chickie and set it down in front of the cage to keep them company after the two died. Later, when Craig went to check on them, for about half a second he thought a chick had escaped before he realized it was a toy. Hee-hee. <br><br>Anyhoo, the ones we got are supposed to be the sweetest ones for pets and great layers too. Yippie! You'll have to come over for fresh eggs this winter. :)<br><br>So happy you enjoyed the post. All of you!Craig and Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12779997485604319727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-26233904880664911502011-07-05T22:08:43.902-07:002011-07-05T22:08:43.902-07:00Ahhh... that was a good one :)Ahhh... that was a good one :)Daniel and Cerissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00646046715874333446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-77827943157218595252011-07-05T12:48:47.356-07:002011-07-05T12:48:47.356-07:00Amazing post Bethany. I had to reread it several t...Amazing post Bethany. I had to reread it several times. Enjoyed it more each time.<br><br>You have CHICKENS?????!!!! I have wanted chickens for so long! <br><br>Are you keeping them in your backyard? I have been reading about backyard chicken keeping. I think I will have to move so I can do it.<br><br>If you ever want, I have a magazine that shows you how to make nappys for house chickens. Ya. Chicken diapers. Ha!Pig Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247528998118262284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-75369399240962798332011-07-04T20:19:13.519-07:002011-07-04T20:19:13.519-07:00this sharing time... this is all that matters, bet...this sharing time... this is all that matters, bethany. you teach me so much about what it means to be a mother. and i love that lucy traces your face at night. and how immovable your husband... <br><br>ps. wonderful photosemily wierengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-55919029061033040172011-07-04T15:45:31.038-07:002011-07-04T15:45:31.038-07:00All of this out of your little girl's soul! Si...All of this out of your little girl's soul! Sigh. A shame that we expect so little out of our young people. Your girl shows us there is a fountain flowing deep and wide within them. They get so much more than we think they do. What you share here on this blog has to teach others a lot about parenting. I don't have young children in my charge, but when I read your posts, I think, I would want to be a parent like that. Thanks for your inspiring words and for sharing your family.Stephanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454344843360038702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-44701577926672103472011-07-04T10:47:40.835-07:002011-07-04T10:47:40.835-07:00This week's list makes me sigh with contentmen...This week's list makes me sigh with contentment, all caught up in summer and dear relationships.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612446856110343498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-19009117815362335412011-07-04T09:28:44.444-07:002011-07-04T09:28:44.444-07:00What a lovely list! God is so good!What a lovely list! God is so good!Stefanie Brownhttp://www.upliftingwordsonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-37793913958256877662011-07-04T08:38:33.324-07:002011-07-04T08:38:33.324-07:00Beautiful marriage of photos, writing, and story. ...Beautiful marriage of photos, writing, and story. :)Ashley Haupthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17520445351449842505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-28958805381101887132011-07-04T08:36:13.375-07:002011-07-04T08:36:13.375-07:00Your girl is growing in grace and knowledge. A li...Your girl is growing in grace and knowledge. A list of summery goodness!Southern Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-3474075757298375192011-07-04T07:50:37.775-07:002011-07-04T07:50:37.775-07:00I love the chalk art but I especially love your at...I love the chalk art but I especially love your attitude of gratitude for the simple blessings from God. So glad to visit you for the first time as I linked over from Ann's.<br><br>blessings,<br>DebbieDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-59738983673465354242011-07-04T07:39:14.003-07:002011-07-04T07:39:14.003-07:00I had a fried who, when he had a book he absolutel...I had a fried who, when he had a book he absolutely loved, would not finish it--because the tragedy of it ending was greater for him than not knowing the ending. I hope your blog never ends. I read it the way Dad eats peach shortcake--scraping every last crumb off the plate and then, without reserve, licking it off. Every time. Hoping for seconds.Goathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12009157421965361554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-36581821701323634352011-07-04T06:53:16.469-07:002011-07-04T06:53:16.469-07:00I never want your list of thankfuls to end...you i...I never want your list of thankfuls to end...you inspire me to dig deep.Alisahttp://alisalamb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171000125014278436.post-33780549780379888972011-07-03T23:56:23.153-07:002011-07-03T23:56:23.153-07:00Oh, that girl has some wisdom. I will share this ...Oh, that girl has some wisdom. I will share this with Tommy. =)Audrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11118032278196308376noreply@blogger.com