Greetings! Thank you for your concern as we deal with living in a fire zone. We are still under a Level #2 evacuation - which means we can stay in our home but have to be packed to leave at a moments notice. Not an easy way to live but I feel very sorry for the Level #3 evacuees who cannot live in their homes. They've been living in Red Cross shelters for 11 days now with no decision to when they can return. The fire has burned 36,000 acres and is only 13% contained.
Now to the good news, all our young chickens are laying now! We have only one chicken that is laying white eggs, you can look below to her first egg and her 2nd egg - it's so much bigger! Our Welsummer chicken laid her first egg, it's the speckled one. It's SUPPOSED to be dark chocolate brown - I hope it changes to a darker color at some point. You can also see the larger aqua egg is the older Ameracauna hen and the other two smaller aqua ones are the young ones.
I got a neat little wire basket for collecting the eggs - one of the boys brought these to show me day on Monday - and yesterday Kristi got 11 eggs! Wahoo! We've shared eggs with all kinds of friends and my sisters.
The deck is done! Kind of. Now we have to stain/treat it with an oil stain and we also have to replace the railings. And paint them. Also - yesterday our new gazebo was delivered in 3 boxes, 700 lbs. altogether!
Travis and Kristi are leaving for an anniversary trip to Hawaii this weekend. We'll be in charge of the boys. I wonder how many ways we can spoil them? I guess we'll find out! :-) I'm working on a self-designed hat for Caleb - I have one part left to do before I show you. I'm using "camouflage" colored yarn.
What is happening in your world? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
So glad you're still OK! You've been in my thoughts a lot the past week along with friends and family in Florida. Those eggs are almost too pretty to eat! Have fun with the GK.
ReplyDeleteI'm so inspired by how you can remain so positive with that wild fire looming. I'm praying they can get it out soon and your home remains safe. I love your new deck and those eggs....my goodness....they look so pretty and there is nothing better than fresh eggs from your own chickens!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're still in your home and proceeding with the fix-ups! Optimism! Gosh I wish I lived closer to get more of your eggs. Store bought ones just aren't the same are they? Happy anniversary to Travis and Kristi! I hope they have a wonderful trip and I know you'll enjoy the boys. We had a few smoke free days with high winds but the wind has gone away and the smoke is back. Icky! Not complaining though considering your situation. Just a bit, (a lot), tired of smoke. :-) Love ya Teresa.
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Blessings,
Betsy
Thankful your in your home and enjoying eggs of various colors. Sad that people aren't allowed into their homes yet. Hopefully rain will come soon and help dowse the fire. Right now I'm resting myself after early work day then taking dinner to a family whose baby boy came home from hospital after 57 days from birth. Another miracle baby in our church. Now Megan's making ours. Hope Travis and Kristi have a good time on their trip to Hawaii. Continued prayers for safety in your area. Xx
ReplyDeleteTeresa - that deck is going to be so wonderful when it's done. I think I would just be plonking a rocker in the middle of it and sipping a glass of wine ... glad you have not been evacuated. We drove an hour south today and it was so smoky and ash was falling. People were (grimly) joking about the 'early snowfall'. I think everyone is ready for the real snow so that it can put an end to the wildfires. Speaking of railings, we were out and about today looking for railings for our new house - I think we finally found something we like!!
ReplyDelete#1 The deck is so great. I LOVE it. Already.
ReplyDelete#2 Im praying the fires stay far away!!
#3 How wonderful that Kristi the daughter in law beyond wonderful gets to go to Hawaii!! Aloha!
#4 In my world, two high school pals who know me so well, are visiting tomorrow!
All looks awesome Teresa and yum to those eggs....decking looks fab and may Kristi and Travis have a wonderful time ☺☺ those boys will sure have spoiling fun with you guys xoxo my world.....just starting to do catchup posts of trip and will probably take 2 weeks at least lol 6wks away is a long time xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe eggs are beautiful and I am sure they are yummy. It is very generous of you to share them! Yay for the progress on the deck! We went out for lunch and to run some errands today and the weather has been cooler and lovely. Happy Anniversary to Travis and Kristi! I hope you and Dayle have fun spoiling the boys :) xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that the fires continue, hopefully they will be contained soon. Have a wonderful weekend spoiling those boys in as many ways as you can. Happy anniversary to Travis and Kristi, hope they have a great trip.
ReplyDeleteOh you are so lucky to keep chickens. I would love to but probably not a good idea with my cats! Hope that level 2 restriction is lifted soon so that you can get back to normal. Enjoy spoiling your grand sons. B x
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful eggs! It must be fun finding them and counting them up. Happy Anniversary to Kristi and Travis! Hope you have a lovely weekend with the boys...and enjoy all the spoiling! Xox
ReplyDeleteTeresa, I have been thinking about you lots and am so pleased to hear that you are safe from the fires. Hopefully the wind won't change. Your 'house' work is coming along nicely - I'm dying to see your new gazebo. Hope Kristi and Travis have a great time in Hawaii - happy anniversary! Looking forward to seeing your new hat, and I know you'll have a great time looking after those darling boys. xox
ReplyDeleteThose eggs are wonderful! And your deck looks gorgeous already. Yay for Kristi & Travis taking an anniversary trip - they deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteAs always you are such a busy lady! Glad you are still staying safe. Love the photo of your "lapdog" lol
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Oh my, I was hoping the fire was more contained by now and praying for a good rain to help it along. All the improvements you made to your home are wonderful and can't wait to see the new gazebo all set up too. The eggs are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYea for fresh eggs! They are the best!! I also think your deck looks so good. I know you will enjoy the gazebo. Try to stay safe and positive. I know it can't be easy with the wildfires.
ReplyDeleteYour anxiety levels must be through the roof just likes were prior to Irma. I swear are whole state has some sort of post traumatic stress, people in the stores just look bewildered and exhausted. I am praying for rain for you, lots and lots of steady rain.
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