On a Sad Note...

It is with great sadness, the Reed family announces that death of Sam/Sammy the biddie. It was found dead this morning from unknown causes (although, Simon was very insist that someone "shot chicken dead"). A quick and unofficial burial took place on our property for the deceased. In lieu of flowers, please send worms to the surviving chickens.

Meet Our New Chickens

This is our chicken coop!


While I cleaned and scrubbed the new coop, Simon played guns.

And then Elijah got in on it.

Here's a picture of the actual work being done.

After Paige and I got the "coop" clean, we built little chicken steps.

It was pretty difficult in fact. I'm so certainly no carpenter.

Here's Paige trying. She did a great job.

We are using an old dog pen as the run for the chickens. It hasn't been used in a while and needed some TLC.

We got our Granny out there to help us move the run to the new spot. Thanks Granny!

Then we put our coop on cinder blocks and put the steps into place.

We still needed to add straw or hay.

After wee got the coop in, we put a tarp over the run. Here's Granny helping by inspecting our work. She passed our chicken area.

Then the little boys wanted to look and play for a few minutes.

Several Hours later...

We got home with our chickens! We got 4 biddies and 4 pullets (one of them is going to the Slaughter family).

Once we got all the chickens on the ground, it was mass chaos. Chickens flapping, little boys chasing.

Simon found the bigger ones easier to grab.

4 to chose from, which one to get?

This is Paige's favorite.

We "played" with the chickens for about 10 minutes.

Elijah liked the little ones because they're easier to squeeze.

Simon kept trying to make them go into the coop.

I liked the biddies better too, but not because they're easier to squeeze.

Put one down, pick one up.

"See my chicken?"

I'm not really sure what these gals are doing.

Here's a close up little Jack or maybe Jackie, only time will tell.

We put some food out to help them adjust.

Once again, chaos broke out.

Poor Elijah almost lost a toe.

We named our 3 pullets Altha, Darlene and Maybelle. After we take the "spare" to the Slaughters, we'll decide who gets what name. The 4 little ones are Jack/Jackie, Eric/Erica, Sam/Sammy, Whit/Whitney. We'll finalize that later.

God really blessed us with the whole chicken thing. Everything we used to house them was already one site. The old dog kennel, the wood for the steps, the dog pen and tarp were just laying around. It's pretty neat to be "thrifty" and see how things turn out. I'm discovering that most everything I already have can be made into whatever I need, sometimes with just a little work. (It's amazing how good poverty can be for you!)

In Christ,

Aubry

Photos of the Health & Body Products

Above are pictures of the latest products I've made to sell. From left to right; Respiratory Relief (Cream), Lip Love, Face Friend, Wound Wash, Pink Himalayan Salt, Ultra Underarm, Hiney Helper, Muscle Mover and Samaritan's Salve. Not pictured are Tummy Tamer, African Black Soap, Respiratory Relief (Liquid), Encapsulated Organic Cayenne, Encapsulated Organic Psyllium Seed, Encapsulated Organic Spirulina.

If you would like more information or to order any of the products listed, please contact me through e-mail or leave a comment. I hope to get pictures of some of the slings and clothing I've made in the next couple of days.

Thanks and God Bless.

To Grandma's House We Go

When we first got to Grandma's, the little boys thought it was lunch time, again.

Simon ate Cheetos while he sat in Grandma's lap.

Then, Grandma had a special treat. Our cousin Danny set up a small pool on the back porch.

They had a BLAST!

Then Danny got in the pool too. All that hard work of pool setting up deserved a dip.

Danny brought out some toys.

And then it was time splash and play.

I love to see my boys smile and play.

Elijah was trying to throw waster on Olivia.

Peek-a-...

BOO!!!!

Then, as Grandma's usually do, a huge meal was laid out before us.

Simon and Olivia enjoy their roast, beans, rice and veggies. It was so good!

Elijah ate all his dinner and then some of mine.

The Lord grant you Peace and Grace!!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Drexell

When we first arrived at the Hicks', we were met by wonderful homemade eclairs, sausage and cinnabuns.

Simon, Dalton and Elijah played in the yard.

The ladies chatted and prepared the food for cooking.

Aunt Lynley made hamburger patties. Yum Yum.

Uncle Donnie fired up the grill. Notice my Mom, she's supervising.

Elijah always stops for a photo op.

This is a really cute picture of Uncle Donnie. He's so serious.

Some of the kids played inside for a while.

Simon touched something he wasn't supposed to and burnt every finger on his hand. I put some of my Samaritan's Salve on it. It's doing very well, Praise the Lord.

My 2 most favoritests uncles stop for a well deserved break.

And then back to work.

Here's Elijah playing outside.

All the kids eventually made it back outside.

I'm not really sure what Dalton is doing, but he sure is cute.

Simon, uncross your arms and play nice!

Here's a picture of my lovely grandmother. She's admiring the Hicks' garden.

Aunt Drexell brought bubbles for the kids. It was a BIG hit.

Here's Susanna and Chandler checking on the grill masters.

After all the prep was done, the ladies sat down and chatted for a while.

Uncle Donnie and Uncle Jimmy really worked hard out in the heat for us.

Tanner blessed us all with a little music while the meal was getting the finishing touches.

Then Aunt Drexell got in on it. It was so wonderful!

The family sat around and rested while listening the beautiful music.

Chandler's ready to eat! "Where's the beef?"

Cooper juggles balloons very well. You should ask to see this amazing talent.

Jordin, radiant as always.

The food was consumed rather quickly.

Uncle Donnie enjoying the reaping of what he sowed all morning.

Elijah also enjoying the reaping of what someone else sowed for him.

Simon's too busy being nosy to eat. Notice the full plate behind him.

Aunt Lynley eating the meal.

Here's the wonderful, delicious, marvellous and all those other words cake the Hicks'

provided.

Aunt Drexell served everyone else cake on her own birthday.

Then she enjoyed hers!!! (note the lack of utensil!)

Here' s Chandler eating his second piece of cake! It sure was good.

Praise to the Lord, who formed and knitted each of us together in our mother's womb. Who knew us from the foundation of the earth and who sent His sent to die so that we might live and know Him. This past Saturday, the Lord blessed us with the chance to celebrate a wonderful life. My Aunt Drexell had her 57th birthday and all the family celebrated that occasion at my Uncle Donnie's house. It was a terrific time filled with laughter, memories, food, music, family and bubbles. God Bless Aunt Drexell and preserve her days so we can celebrate again for 58!

God Bless and Keep You.