Thursday, December 3, 2009

December 2



As we move toward Christmas we work on adding a bit more of the beauty of the season inside our home during this dark yet beautiful month.

Yesterday was unusually warm and it is very unusual not to have even a bit of snow on the ground by now. However, we took advantage of the bright sunny, mild day to spend much of the afternoon outside.
Walking around our homestead we ~
~gathered evergreens, mostly balsam and some beautiful pine that we found

~enjoyed observing our chickens who love this mild weather


~ built a little stone path to the barn ~ there is a wee little stream of running water under the rock bridge
~checked on our new 20 chickens in the back section of the barn.
We spent this past Sunday making a coop for them in the barn because some friends were moving and needed to find a new home for them. Our original 17 are still in the separate coop.

I stacked some wood and then put fresh hay in the chicken coops and then we headed inside for some tea cookies.

Warm wishes.

15 comments:

  1. Tonya, that second pic would make a lovely Christmas card:-)

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  2. I love unusally warm days this time of year! We had a very cold day yesterday, but we braved the cold and went for a walk anyway...I love going for walks!
    Great photos!
    Suzy

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  3. Sounds like a great day. Keep warm. Thanks for stopping by my blog.:)

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  4. thank you for your comment on my blog! your blog and family are beautiful. i am adding your to my reader as i am already inspired by the size and choices of your family. seasons greetings to you.
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  5. I love the pictures of your little ones riding with the greenery. I love seeing glimpses of your simple life!

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  6. I love your photo's! We are excited about all that this season holds!

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  7. What a wonderful day you all had. Those warm days in winter are a real treat. The stepping stones look beautiful

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  8. We have had unseasonably warm weather the past few weeks but as of tonight that is all going to change. Snow in the forecast and below freezing temps. We have spent the past two days gathering up the hoses, clearing debri off the porch, and setting lawn furniture under the garage overhang.
    I also love the 2nd photo!

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  9. What a lovely, perfect day! Your little folks are having a blast! Enjoy the sunshine. We are sending snow your way... Just a tad...

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  10. How wonderful to enjoy a bit of warmth and sunshine! We have had lots of sun, but the forecasted low for tonight is 1 degree!

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  11. What a super day on your farm! We are enjoying the mild weather here too.

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  12. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I am so excited to have found you in return... you do realize you are living my dream life, don't you??? Caboodles of cute kids and lots of land to enjoy Mother Nature... I look forward to following your adventures!

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  13. How lovely to live on a farm! Thanks so much for visiting my blog :)

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  14. what a beautiful family. inspired by your stories, photography and lifestyle. thank you for your generous and kind words.

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