Already May????

Spring has allegedly 'sprung' but we're not too sure we believe it. One 84 degree day followed by 2 inches of snow the next weekend is not quite convincing. Some goldfinches showed up at the neighbors so I know we're getting close! They are my benchmark for the change of season. I filled the feeders today so maybe I'll trick them into visiting and letting me know that we can actually plant something without fear of it freezing.

We have a hen turkey that hangs around cleaning up corn after the chickens hit the buffet. A tom has been gobbling at us from down the hill and occasionally comes up to strut his stuff. Maybe we'll be lucky enough to have some babies this year. The quail and rabbits are running around the edges of the yard, sure to steer clear of our kamikaze cats. The squirrels and chipmunks don't even bother coming across the road as they know their feline enemies patrol the territory on a regular basis.

The cabin seems to have passed muster with Mom and Dad. Some finishing tasks are still required and the paint and decks cannot be completed until we have some sustained weather above 60 degrees....could be a while.....

Michelle and I will be fleeing the farm in the middle of the month to try and restore a bit of our sanity. Baby Girl is walking better and practicing walking outside on uneven ground. She wants to be just like the boys and do what the boys do, despite the fact she's not quite ready to run around the yard. She's decided she loves to ride on the quads and gets very vocal when it's time to turn them off and do other things. The boys taught her to be a "monster" and walk around with her arms out like a zombie and growl. She has a new toddler play/therapy group to attend that is an extension of her physical and occupational therapy and is enjoying it after getting over some initial anxiety and shyness.

Congratulations to Joel and Hannalize on their pending arrival. I'm going to be an Auntie! Woohoo!