January 3, 2025  View from my porch. 

Slivered Moon with Venus

Preparing for Harvest

Finally Back at the Homestead....

We had visitors today...

Working on a 40 portrait challenge....this is #4 and #5.

Cake, No Calories....

Watching My Chickens Makes Me Happy.

...Such a Princess.

This is Peanut, she's 13 years old now, and such a princess.

Bees love Oregano!

I don't actually use a lot of Oregano in my cooking, but the bees love it so I have an entire row dedicated to it in my garden.

Self Portrait Phase #1

Something new for 2014

I have recently begun decorating cookies for holiday fun, and I have decided to continue for a while and randomly give them away. I plan on adding it to my repertoire of Acts of Kindness....Something new for 2014. 

10 year old "puppies"

My Daughters 20th Birthday

Homemade Love

I made a huge batch of cupcakes and brownies for my daughter and her roommates

for their first weekend back to college.

Pumpkin Blossoms

Who knew pumpkin blossoms were so beautiful....

Butterflies in the Garden

There were so many butterflies in my yard today, mostly monarchs, it must be time for them to start migrating. I hope the wildflowers in my yard helps nourish them for their journey.

My dogs bring me such joy and happiness.

Mad Tea Party

I never got to finish my "Chicken Alice in Wonderland" I was in the hospital all week. However if you 

check back this week, I will have finished...sorry for the delay...medical emergency.

Becoming a Frequent Visitor

Independence day