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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

2015 Farm Plans

2015 Farm Dreamin'

I think I am getting some sort of a stride for the seasons on the farm now that I have lived here five years. I can't believe it has been five years! The first couple we were surviving the move and the pace of life with 5 kids and a single momma going to college, working and homeschooling kids.

Now we are all a bit older..ahem! Everyone but me right? We have learned a bit and this year is all about living intentionally. It's hard work, but seeing the results that happen when some work is done has yielded amazing stuff how could I not work harder? BUT, we want smart working...that means making a plan and this girl looooooves lists. :)

Join me for some plannin'?

Chickens:
repair small henhouse roof & window
repair large henhouse floor & window
build new roosts in small henhouse
shovel floors and spread new chips
maaaaybe hatch another clutch of chicks...not sure with the run of roosters hatched lately

Garden:
build 2 more pea structures
enlarge every bed by 1 foot
hug sophie every day--(Sophie hijacked)
build shade structure
build tool storage

Yard:
find place for outdoor sink for rinsing produce
plant new bed
dig and plant bed along fence for flowers/strawberries in kids area
thin and transplant peonies & daylillies
plant marigold seed along rhododendrons
shovel plum tree suckers
fix riding mower and push mower--we need to mow all this grass!

Barn/Pasture:
find right size/replace bolt on barn door
organize milking/feeding room
shovel out smaller door on pasture side of barn
kiss sophie every day--(Sophie's hijack again)
clean area under walk through
blackberry bushes - enough said!

House:
kitchen-
Build shelves under cabinets
Build cabinet doors
Sand & paint kitchen

phew! there's probably more, but I will add as I think of it.
What are your plans for your home this year?

Monday, January 12, 2015

Activate

When I was praying for my word for the year I felt activate was it.

Of course questions followed....is it "consistent" because you know I need more of that in my life.

nope, clearly the word is activate.

I searched online to see if official definitions lined up with what I was feeling in my heart that God was saying.

ac·ti·vate

verb

make (something) active or operative.

synonyms:

operate, switch on, turn on, start (up), set going, trigger (off), set in motion, initiate, actuate, energize;

trip

Seems pretty close. God is activating me...I have learned a lot in many areas of practical-ness (yep thats a word) in my life, but have learned a TON more about God's timing.

This past few months my heart has been broken so many times for others. I can see how that would weave into being activated for others and helping to activate others.

I was looking up synonyms to try and understand more of what God was telling me. I found actuate which led me to motivate. I love what Hebrews says about that. :)

Hebrews 10:24

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

I am excited to see how God brings the meaning of this word to come to pass in my and others lives. What do you feel is a new direction or maybe even a stronger emphasis on a direction that you are already on for this year?

Lori xo

Friday, January 2, 2015

Christmas :: calm & bright

Aliss claimed her space before her siblings came downstairs :)

I finally got Hannah and Sophie's stockings designed, embroidered and sewn! Ya know, they are only 12 and 15 years old lol! We started a tradition when the kids were all young that they each sit on a fleece blanket for Christmas present time. I think its sweet that they still do it by their own choice.

This Christmas there was another family member added...sweet little Fiona. She wasn't very old this year, but next year will be a year old. The making of the presents will be super fun!

I had fun creating some gifts for family and friends this year. Quilts, hair pretties, hoohoo's, tote bags, foxes. I will show them soon.

Hoping 2015 finds you full of hope and peace!
Lori xoxo