We got Eggs!

About a week after we moved in we got 2 roosters with hopes of getting a dozen hens or so. I found someone on craigslist getting rid of 2 young pullets a few weeks later so we introduced them to our roost. As you can imagine the roosters started to fight as soon as we introduces the females. We put up with it for about a week until we ended up eating one for dinner. The whole process was quite an experience. Since then, we have been eagerly awaiting all winter for eggs. This evening I went into the coop to take some measurements for hen boxes and to my surprise we had 3 eggs. They were nearly frozen and I was lucky to get them before they cracked. We look forward to many more... By the way, does anyone know anyone getting rid of any hens?

2/24/12 Update: It has been just under 2 weeks and we have harvested our first dozen eggs and we finally found out what hen was laying. Infact, we are no longer certain we have 2 hens. The 2nd one is acting alot like our rooster. Only time will tell.

It's been a while...

Well, I know I am way behind on posts. It has been a very busy and challenging year so far. We moved in November and sold our in a day. What a blessing. We are all SLOWLY adjusting to the new home. Some more than others. The house is technically bigger than our last one but, it has a very open floor plan so we are always near each other. With hard wood floors everywhere it can get quite loud. Especially with our aspiring singer in the house. By the way, Emma was asked to perform with the National Wizard of Oz show when they were in town in January. It was a great honor and she was so exited. She was one of ten kids selected from the Toledo Area. We were very proud of her. (2nd from the right in the front row)Jamey began homeschooling the older 3 kids right after we moved. Therefore, Jamey and the kids are ALWAYS together. Most days are a challenge but, it seems like they are all starting to settle into a routine. Each of the three are being challenged and are doing well.
Last week we begin building 3 rooms in the garage. One for each of the older girls and a play/craft room in the middle. With help from our Dad's and a friend, we got the framing and rough wiring completed in under a week. Every is eager for the rooms to be finished so that the kids can get a little space of there own.
Hannah just finished her second concert with the Toledo Youth Symphony Orchestra. This session she was moved up to a more advanced group that better fit her abilities. They sounded great and it is so hard to believe they are all HS students. The next concert in March is with the TSO and she can't wait.
Both girls have applied to the Toledo School for the Arts for the Fall. This year there is a lottery just to be interviewed. We are praying that they make it.
Grace is happy to have Caleb home all the time. They play very well together. Nearly every weekend Caleb visits a friend and she always crys when he leaves.