Chickens!

Growing up on a farm, Hyrum learned all about having babies and raising a family by watching the cows, cats, dogs, chickens, horse, turkeys, goats, sheep, etc...  When we first started going to Idaho together, I milked a cow for the first time and also really enjoyed feeding/playing/tormenting the chickens.  After house-sitting for a family in our church congregation for a week and playing with their chickens, we decided firmly that we too were going to get chicks.  So we did it!  We now have 10 Anderson babies.  One baby boy, and 9 baby chicks, we hope all hens.  We just want to do it for the experience and the fresh organic eggs.  We got 4 Buff Orpingtons, 1 Black Sexlink, 2 Rhode Island Reds, and 2 Americaunas.  The Americaunas are supposed to lay beautifully colored Easter eggs.  

Here is the brooder that Hyrum made.  He did a great job on it.  We also purchased a chicken tractor for when they get big and they can live outside.

The chicks underneath their heat lamp.

Scottie playing with one of the Rhode Island Reds.  He got mad when it decided to flap over and give him a kiss.

When Grandma Anderson came, we started sitting on the potty a lot. Scottie has had 3 or 4 successes with number 2 so far. He still doesn't love to go there but with his books, or tray of crayons and cars, it is bearable.

Thanks Grandma for coming. We had lots of fun with you. We loved your yummy bread and tea, and your good company.  We miss you already.

Sweet Baby James

Introducing Baby James

March 11, 2009

11:45pm

8#0oz.

21" long

So far so good... We like him.  He is a pretty good sleeper and is learning how to eat.  I think we will keep him.  :)

James chillin' under the warm lamp.

Scottie checking out his new brother.  He wasn't so sure at first but now he is giving him all sorts of kisses, sharing his cars, and has taken turns holding him too.

I miss my old calling

I am a visiting teaching coordinator in my new ward. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. I saw this video from one of the boys who was in my Sunday School class that I taught in our old ward. I miss that.  It was a lot of fun. Oh well, enjoy!