4 Eggs, 6 Yokes

  As I mentioned before, the "little chickens" are laying eggs. Today Jeremy decided to make egg sandwiches. We make them by toasting bread, slathering the bread with butter, and topping the toast with fried eggs, and cheddar cheese. Well, 2 of our little hens laid double yokes this morning! Way to go, you little overachievers! So proud of my ladies! Anna takes care of the little chickens. She was gone at a sleepover this morning. She is going to be sooooo upset that she missed this! Sorry Anna:( 

Peas Please!

I am soaking peas to be planted later this afternoon in the garden. It helps them germinate quicker. Peas grow best in cooler weather, and as it is August, its time for the second planting! (BTW what happened to summer?!) Peas are so easy to freeze also. Just blanch for a few minutes, cool, and freeze in bags. But nothing beats going out in the garden, and eating them right off the vines! I guess that explains why I have not froze enough for the year yet :/ oops!

Pigs by Matthew "Chewy", Chores by Elijah

As I mentioned before these next post are from the kids. Chewy is 9 and going into the 5th grade.

Pigs-by Chewy Brunink

One thing I don't like about pigs is - they are stinky! Some things I like is- that they are tasty, fun to watch and are fat! They are fun to ride too :)

This is Lij's post. He is 11 and going into the 7th grade

Chores-by Elijah David Brunink

Chores are NOT fun!

Chores SUCK!

My chores are gathering eggs, watering the chickens, taking out all recycle. On Saturdays we also have to clean the coops, clean our room and the kids' bathroom! 

That's all I have to say.

These post cracked me up! Thanks boys for the help, and all your words of wisdom! ;) 

My Little Chickens - by Anna Rose Brunink

I have asked all 4 kids to write a post for our blog. This is Anna's, She is 13, and going into the 9th grade.

  My little Chickens-by Anna Rose Brunink

We bought a few more chicks this spring. We call them our "little chickens". We also still have our older hens and my Daddy bought me 4 ducks! They have been through rough times! They have had to deal with a fox, a raccoon, a possum ,and crazy Michigan weather. We lost a duck and a few chickens after all of that :( My great uncle gave us 7 more chicks last month, and they are all getting along well with are other birds.They fit in perfectly! And I have even more good news! We are getting 7 or so eggs a day from our little chickens now! We love our little ladies! 

Pumpkins

    We planted pumpkins this spring. Guess what y'all? They are starting to turn orange! Pics to come soon! Have a great weekend y'all!

School Supplies, Birthday, Drivers Training and Crabby Teens

  This August is a huge month for us! I am working on getting all of our back to school supplies. Holy crap! I am doing just the basics, but it is costing a lot! This year we have 2 in high school, 1 in  middle school, and a 5th grader. Our three youngest all have birthdays this fall. So ALL the kids will be teens and pre-teens  Yikes! Sam, our oldest is in drivers training. How did that happened? I just brought him into this world! Now all I have is crabby teens! All they do is crab, roll eyes and eat! Also this month I turn 36! How did that HAPPEN!!!This is my plan for the first day of school:

1) Dance as the bus leaves
2) Go see a movie
3) Eat M&Ms
4) Read

What will not happen the first day of school:

1) No housework
2)I will not answer phones
3) I will not listen to: fights, gaming disputes, facts about cars, facts on weird movies and shows, or hear the words "I am bored"
4) Smell stinky boys!.

And I will say " I survived the summer of 2015!"

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Today at the stand we have:
green beans
lettuce
kale
beets
summer squash


 Enjoy this pretty weekend we are having!