This is why.....

When we lived in Provo, we longed to be able to have a few animals for our kids to care for. Our lot there was only 1/5 of an acre so besides our dog we weren't allowed to have animals. Eventually an ordinance was passed that allowed for hens. I think we would have been allowed four based on the size of our lot. It just never happened. We did do a co-op effort with the Lefebvres. The chickens lived at their house but we helped with costs and got eggs in return.

Still we wanted to have the experience of caring for them ourselves.

Finally after four years here in Monticello with lots of land around us we finally have chickens......and this is why we are so happy to be living in the country! (One of the reasons!) 

Today I watched as Sadie and Charles sat patiently feeding greens to the chickens. I love that they are willing to help care for them and that they can just go out there whenever they feel the urge. I have been especially surprised at how much the little boys like feeding and watching them. And this is why I wanted to move to the country!

Good things; (stole this idea from a blog I've been reading. Love this idea!)

Jenny Phillips playing the piano for us in YW yesterday. (Her brother is in our ward)

Making a birthday book for Montana(Elder Welch) during FHE... 

Getting my weekly email from Elder Welch! 

Only 3 1/2 months til he comes home!