Crazy Chicks

A few years back, when I was scheduled for knee surgery, I had this sneaky suspicion that I wouldn’t be able to take care of my beloved chickens anymore.  I found a kind neighbor that happily took them all in and turned them loose on her small farm. But–ooooh, I have missed them.  Going from 12 chickens to 0— overnight–was just a tad hard on my soul.

They were all such ridiculous characters, some, making me laugh right out loud all by myself in the back yard. The neighbors probably thought I was nuts. Not my fault. I swear they made faces at me and one of them…she even smiled. She did.

If I could have dressed them up to fit their personalities–I certainly would have. And I bet they’d have loved it too.

These were crazy adorable chickens!

So, honestly, when I saw this puzzle on Amazon, my clicky finger said, “Yep,” without a second’s pause because…well, it reminded me of my nutty little chickies.

Never regret a purchase that makes you laugh–right out loud…

even when you’re all by yourself.

 

 

 

America 250 Freedom’s Melody Music Fest

We attended the America 250 Freedom’s Melody event at University Mall on Monday night. It was so beautiful. Our sweet Jessica plays violin in the American Fork Symphony so it was wonderful to watch her.

The patriotic music will always get to me. Then they had the veterans stand and I nearly lost it. They were nearly all really older people which made it even more powerful. Standing for some songs. Hand over our hearts for others. Singing along when prompted and singing along anyway when we couldn’t help ourselves.

The kids marched around the pavillion and kids waved flags. I was filled with a deep, deep gratitude to live here in Utah where people don’t mind actually loving our country.

We are a patriot bunch and we will always be proud to be Americans.

What a beautiful evening.

Thanks Jessica for adding more culture to our lives!!

 

 

Things I’m Loving…

right this minute.

When my windows look just like this.

Having hot dogs and “hobo buns” for lunch.

A very polite kitty that asks kindly–with his dirty little paw–if I will please pet him.

Prettying up the porch with pink flowers.

French onion dip and stick pretzels.

Getting this hard but really beautiful puzzle done ahead of schedule.

Switching my house lights from pink to red, white and blue…with my PHONE! Eeeek!! Hee, hee!

 

Having all my oils right where I want them, labled and in alphabetical order too.

A little kitty that doesn’t ask for anything…except to be close.

 

Anytime the street looks just like this.

 

 

Another Life and Time

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time–back to the Bible days? What would it be like to there long enough to get a good, solid feel for it, wearing the clothes, mingling with the people, and seeing the ancient sites all around you…

but still be able to sleep in your own cozy, warm bed when the day is done?

Well, I know a few people–who know exactly what it feels like.

Because they were right there…and…

“It feels incredible!”