Gathering the Ladies

It has been one week having the "Ladies" (aka chickens) living amongst us.  I was slightly worried about the whole ordeal but it has been awesome!  The kids have really taken to their responsibilities and treat them like pets.  We have named them all!  Mike's chicken is named "Chicken Little", mine is "Rock Star", which is very appropriate because she is the teenager chicken and gets a lot of attention from humans and the hens pick on her like crazy.  Rock Star loves Mike and hangs out on his shoulder!  "Aye Aye Matey!"  I think she know he will protect her from the others! She will peck at his whisker stubble which hurts.  We just think she is giving him kisses!   Mikail's chicken is named "Giselle" and Gabe's is "Red Rider". Their chickens are Rhode Island reds.  Ellie's is named "Sandy", and Eli's is named "DOUG"?  Yes, Doug...she is a Black Star and pretty much does her own thing...just like our Eli!
All has been great.  It is like an Easter egg hunt everyday to the kids.  The Ladies lay anywhere between 3-5 eggs a day.  I love the green eggs!  We did have 1 neighbor call Draper City and Animal control on us.  They came out and made sure we were in compliance with the city.  We had to vote 1 chicken off the island because we had 7 and we are only allowed 6.  We had to also move the coop 1 foot away from a neighbor's property line.  WHATEVER CRABBY NEIGHBOR! 

It really has been a great time for all of us EXCEPT Leo the dog.  I think he is jealous of the kids spending time with the Ladies.  He will chase them if he gets the chance!

Chickoopy Part 2

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Chickoopy

It's TRUE! We have lost our minds! We are now proud owners of 7 CHICKENS! Things are pretty exciting around here and we are just thankful that the chickens made it through the night. We purchased the chickens and the coop from a family company in our ward. WHY you ask? Well, we as a family go through 4 dozen or more eggs a week. We want the grass-fed-free-range-type eggs, so here we go......yes, the more I think about it, we are CRAZY!

Girlfriend Troubles

Eli: "Mom, is okay to have a girlfriend?"

Me: "Not really, you are too young, just stick to friends that are boys."

Eli: "Well, I have a girlfriend already."

Me: "You do? Who???"

Eli: "You know mom, it's Mimi (a neighbor gal)."

Me: "Oh Eli, girls are mean. Just play with your other friends and not girls. You are too young to have a girlfriend!"

Eli: "It's okay mom! Geeezzz! We already got a DIVORCE!"

Chapstick Police

I have a grandfather who my children hardly know. I think he is close to 90. He called one day and asked if he and his wife could came over and give us a Family Home Evening lesson. Sure. I think? Eli did not recognize him at all. My grandpa began by reading a really long family history about some "cowboy" ancestors. It was really interesting, but not to a 4 year old. Eli was sitting on mike's lap next to my grandpa. Suddenly he said loudly, "that guy has a very chappy upper lip." I was thankful my grandpa is hard of hearing because we were all laughing hysterically under our breath!

Neglect In Cyberspace

Dear Blog,

I have to admit, I have been a huge slacker....I have neglected you greatly....I am

so very sorry! I want our relationship back again. I miss you and I know you

miss me. I miss sharing all the things in my life with you. Please forgive me?

Sincerely,

Me

P.S. I have a new boyfriend I want to tell you about!