They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
You might be wondering, what is our favorite day of the week? My favorite day of the week is Sunday. Sunday begins with prayer, and then with getting the kids out of bed and into their "Jesus' house clothes" and then hustled into the car in time to go to Mass. After Mass, maybe we… Continue reading The Rest of Sunday
Miscellaneous food projects from the last few days. We started a new batch of elderberry elixir. 1/3rd quart jar of gently crushed elderberries (we used the silicone spatula so as not to risk crushing the seeds. 1/3rd 100 proof vodka. 1/3rd honey (with a cinnamon stick and a chunk of ginger root. We stuck it… Continue reading More Farm Food
Daddy: "Ellie, do you want a job that involves sitting in the shade?" Ellie: "Sure!" Daddy: "We need to cut the blossoms off these chamomile plants." Ellie: "I'll use my knife." If you are wondering where our seven-year-old got a knife, she made it herself. It's a stick she sharpened on Daddy's grinding wheel. She… Continue reading Saturday fun
Little Farm in the Big City 