Welcome Comfort Farm

Home Schooled Mutt.

It is so beautiful outside, especially in the mornings, that we are doing our studies outside. Sparky is never far away. He particularly liked the story from  The Wind in the Willows!

Home Made Hot Pads.

As we were sitting here at the yard sale, I picked up one of those old fashioned looms for kids that you use to weave the loops into pot holders and got hooked. I made myself two, and then made Kristy two as well. Then I taught the neighbor girl how to do it. Relive your childhood and pick up one these looms. They are addictive!

Jen gets a haircut!

After much thinking, procrastinating and deciding, Jen finally took the plunge to shorter hair. We like it Jennifer! In other news, we are busy this weekend with a yard sale. Business is slow this morning as our fireworks display was last night, so I would imagine people are sleeping in. I expect a busy afternoon!

Cooler Nights Ahead.

Although we have a/c, in this old house we are still uncomfortable, especially upstairs. I picked up a fan for each of the boys and Derek learned how to assemble them. These fans even have a remote and timer! With temps in the 90's and humidity to match, we do everything we can early mornings. Naturally my polar opposite, the husband, is comfortable, while I'm ready for a vacation to Iceland.

Amish Ironing.

With not so much as a fan to cool you, ironing when you are Amish is a hot chore, indeed. Temps were in the mid 80"s last evening when I stopped in and the humidity was high. They had done laundry earlier in the day and Betty was midway through the ironing. The iron is heated on the stove and then pressed onto the clothing. They have two irons so that one can be heating up while the other is being used.

This is the stove the Amish use in the summer months. It uses "white gas".  They have another stove similar to this one on the summer porch that is used for canning. The other stove in the kitchen is a wood burning stove, used for cooking and heat. While I was there last night, strawberries from their garden were being canned in quart jars. But not before I was served up a big bowl! Mmm.

Triplets!

Believe it or not, there is a third fawn just off picture left. I tried to get another picture taken quick, but they had all moved on. I never get tired of seeing deer out and about, and have occasionally seen a doe with twins, but never triplets. Truly, truly, truly made me smile!

Meet Spencer.

I would be his Great Aunt Donna. Spencer was born June 2nd and he is already looking at me like, wait a minute....who is this person?? He seems happy and healthy, so we are all smiles!

Hey Kristy! What is that on your lip?

Kristy had three moles removed today. She has one more to be removed in two weeks. Her old school pal Bailey worked in the dermatologists office and they managed to stay friends through it all! For pictures in detail, check out my facebook page. Not for the squeemish!

Curiosity.

One of my favorite places to sit and relax on the patio is in the rocking chair right next to this table. The little kitten is fascinated with the birdhouse. She is constantly reaching her paws in the entry hole and searching for goodies unknown. Birdies, perhaps?

I am off to the garden for weeding and watering. The radishes and lettuces are ready to be picked and it has been cool enough that the spinach is still going strong too. The cilantro has grown enough that some homemade salsa is sure to be on the menu tonight!

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

Her birthday was actually yesterday, but we celebrated  today, with burgers, dogs, homemade calico beans. coleslaw, red-skinned potato salad, fruit tray, and of course ice cream and cake. Jen received many nice gifts and lots of love from family and friends. My goodness, she is 27 now!