How are you? We are all doing well. I don't know if the era of the virus is over yet, I actually fear it will make a Fall comeback, but I am happy to see a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel for many. We've spent our time working around the house and doing some things here that really needed attention. Working outside is joyful for me. I really like working in my garden and because we've had a good share of rain, it's growing well. My lettuces have taken off! I planted Romaine, Butter and Red Leaf lettuce and we've enjoyed them every night. Last night, I added an anti pasta to the salad. Cheese, meats, olives, mushrooms...it was delicious. My cabbage plants are getting large leaves. No cabbage yet but big leaves!
The hard work is worth it. We really enjoy our porch and backyard. I have now entirely cleaned out the chicken coop and summarized it with fresh straw. The whole group of chickens gets very excited for that. I do it several times a year but they just love that the nights are longer and I notice they stay in their run longer in the evening before retiring to the bunkhouse to sleep. The chickens love Summer nights! I don't free range. Their coop has a very large enclosed run for their safety. You know what is a fun item I got? My brother bought me a solar powered fountain for my bird bath! The birds love it. He got it on Amazon. As far as 4th of July celebrations...not sure if we will be socializing as we have to keep Mom healthy and keep her socially distanced.
While I've ben home, I have done some shopping! I purchased my Amish lady on the swing and my trio of prairie ladies from Ivonne Grant! I love them!
I've started collecting the Ashton Drake series of Amish Blessings dolls. They are from years ago but I am finding reasonably priced ones on Ebay!
Next up for me is working on my Americana tree and garland. I ordered and received a new counted cross stitch picture to start. I usually do stamped cross stitch and haven't done counted in about 5 years. It takes a lot of concentration but I need to challenge myself! those projects plus reading a new Amish fiction book, The Bake Shop by Amy Clipston.
Leave me a message about what you've ben doing! And thank you for your attention. :)
