Why I Didn't Build the Bee Hives at all Today: Part 2

Katie stepped on a dirty, rusty nail in the barnyard and it bled a lot and I freaked out and felt sick and wanted to faint and couldn't get the doctor's office on the phone for a long time.

But then they answered and said she'd be fine and to come on in for a tetanus shot.

I had calmed most of the way down by the time we left the doctor's, and by the time soccer was over, I was ok.

Katie? She was perfectly fine throughout the whole ordeal.

Why I Didn't Build the Bee Hives at all Today: Part 1

I didn't want to paint over the beautiful wood grain of my new bee hives, so I decided to buy polyurethane in town while I dropped Laura off for her hair cut and highlights.
I did buy the clear coat and the brush.
When I got home, however, I still didn't have a chance to start the exciting adventure of reading directions and assembling the hives. Story to follow...

Here's beautiful Laura after her big salon day.

Bee Housing 101

This weekend two packages of bee families may be coming from Georgia to take up residence on Providence Farm.

After an extremely busy and exciting day of buying cattle and hay yesterday, we rushed out to purchase and prepare two bee hives in case the blessed event happens Saturday.

These are 8 frame hives which are smaller and lighter than the standard 10 frames. The best part though is the charming copper roof.

What bee wouldn't be honored to make this hive his abode?

Jersey? Sure!

Becky and I just happened to scroll down the Craigslist "farm and garden" ads today, and there just happened to be an ad for a Jersey cow with two calves at her side.

I called the number, I asked the questions, I headed out.

We instantly fell in love with the momma cow, and her son, and the orphaned heifer who nurses from her.

We swiftly paid for them and arranged their transportation home.
By the time we stopped at the feed store to pick up some Cydectin pour-on wormer for cattle and got back to the house, they were pulling into their new home.

If you're used to dealing with Craigslist, you know that the people you meet up with are good old salt-of-the-earth types. I particularly liked these cowboys and completely trusted them.

Imagine my surprise when we opened the trailer and there were absolutely no calves inside!

After my initial gasp of horror and disbelief, the man walked to the back wall and PHEW! opened it up to reveal two fuzzy babies inside a very secret compartment.

Penny is happy to have new friends. I hope to have an update about milking the new cow pretty soon.

Soccer Friends

Here's a candid shot from a soccer Saturday of home games at Charlotte County.
My daughters have a blessed, good old-fashioned childhood.

Easter Vigil

We went to the Easter Vigil on Saturday night and our friend caught the children on film during the candlelight service.
It was a beautiful sight to behold.

Laura's Homemade Rolls

Laura is learning to perfect a variety of foods from watching Chef John and other professionals on Allrecipes.com.

Here are her delicious hot dog and hamburger buns.

I'm glad that the girls are all good at cooking and baking, but I do wish that our family doctor would fork over a prescription for diet pills for me.