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Bald Eagle Sighting

We have 2 pairs of bald eagles nearby. I’ve not been able to get good pictures yet, but I managed a few this morning in the way to church. They are such magnificent birds!

Dustin had his week off recently, and instead of traveling or something similar, we spent it doing various smaller things here at the Little House. I was glad we had not planned to go away in the end, because both the children were sick part of the week. Dustin spent one of his days offContinue reading “Vacation Week”

Of Horses, Errant Staples, and a Country Vet

This evening while doing chores, Bobby noticed a cut on Pokey’s rump. On closer examination it was easy to see we needed stitches. Bobby found a staple where it shouldn’t have been which was evidently the culprit. We are blessed here with a good country vet- you know, all the James Herriot stories? I calledContinue reading “Of Horses, Errant Staples, and a Country Vet”

Pie!

Last week I made pie crusts from great-aunt Grace Pierce’s recipe. They turned out very nicely, though not as amazing as I’ve heard Aunt Grace’s are. She says she mostly goes by feel; I guess I have to learn better what it should feel like. This is an egg custard pie- a favorite breakfast pieContinue reading “Pie!”

Flu Season Fix

Here in the Little House we are getting very tired of illness. Well, to be fair, those at the Big House are tired of it too. Someone has been sick there ever since Christmas – sometimes the same person will come down two or three times in a row with a cold. It seems endless!Continue reading “Flu Season Fix”

Winter in Indian Valley

I’ll start out this blog with some beautiful pictures I took on a walk recently. The sky was so beautiful, and pictures can hardly do justice, but I hope you enjoy them.