Happy St. Pattys

On Sunday my dad and Brady leveled the beds and filled them in with dirt. Mom and I supervised as I was better but still a little under the weather. Sunday night Erica's dog Layla, and Rodi sported their St. Patty's day bandannas. Even though Todd isn't Irish he still received a traditional St. Patty's kiss from Rodi!

Toe Tappin Good Time

On Saturday we went to the National Maple Syrup festival at Burton's Maple Syrup farm in Medora, Indiana. The weather was a little chilly but that didn't stop the maple syrup from flowin. We took in the sights including eating pancakes and listening to Fiddle 'N' Feet. This tap dancer or clogger (we aren't sure which one) was awesome http://www.fiddlenfeet.com/ . The day however didn't end so well for me as I came down with the stomach flu on the way home.

Getting in the Dirt

This Saturday we were able to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. We have been making plans to build raised vegetable beds this spring in hopes of increasing of chances of a better harvest than years past. So with a trip to Menard's and a load of lumber in the Civic we were on our way to green pastures. Typically Brady and I don't work well together on home projects-but once we got the first one built the other two were a piece of cake. Speaking of loads-the winter was good to Rodi and Brady spent a good part of the afternoon scooping poo. He even had to bring out the snow shovel to get a good beat on it! The other picture is what I hope is the future home of three laying hens. As long as the midwife gives me the OK tomorrow I'll be on my way to being a chicken mama too.