FRESH AIR!

After all the excitement and hubbub of the past couple of weeks - there's a getaway to Fredericksburg I haven't told you about yet - Big John and I had a little bit of time to spend at home. The garden needed (and still needs) some serious tending. But Priority #1 was building a portable chicken pen. This will allow the chicks to experience the real world, a little bit at a time, while still staying safe.

We finished up the pen late yesterday evening, so this morning we put the bigger chicks out in the yard. They love it!

Everyone is very interested in these new birds - especially Sambo. He's checking out his future harem.

This afternoon we decided to give the little chicks some outside time.

Tribett introduced himself to the young ladies.

And we even had time to make some pickles! These are for our own consumption - just to get in the groove. We didn't have any jalapenos or little red chili peppers, so they're just plain bread and butter. And we still don't seem to pack them full enough - but I think they'll taste just fine anyway! We've got orders lined up already, so as soon as our peppers kick in, we'll be in business!

It was great to be home and be productive for a change. We got a lot accomplished - I think we'll both sleep well tonight!