Winter Farm Happenings

"Blessed be the name of Elohim forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His.  And he changes the times and the seasons" (Daniel 2:20, 21)

Despite all the visiting, we did manage to get settled in and stay busy over the winter.

Before the freezing temperatures set in, Dane and the children covered the strawberry plants with straw so that they would stay protected until spring.

The winter was a cold one and Dane had a part-time job staying on top of the firewood.  We really went through it keeping the house nice and warm during weeks of below freezing temperatures.

We enjoyed all the colorful birds that visited the bird feeder this winter!

Dane worked on the van, the tractor, and he replaced the motor twice in a truck that he bought! The original truck motor had a rod knocking in it, so Dane traveled to Ohio and bought a used motor (thankfully with a thirty day refund) to replace it, but that motor ended up having a rod knocking in it too.  So, Dane went to Tennessee and bought another used motor.  The second motor runs great and so now the truck does as well! 

We have also been busy driving our Amish neighbors.  We have enjoyed this job as it has given us the opportunity to meet most of our neighbors and helped us learn much about our community.

We hosted a Zone Products meeting in February.  We are using Zone's programs for growing our fruits and vegetables chemical free.  The meeting was attended by thirteen of our Amish neighbors who are very interested in obtaining healthy soil and more healthy produce.

The children and I have been busy with schoolwork and kitchen duties like making cheese, bread and cereal.

 
Well that's what we've been up to this winter.  Stay tuned for a Spring happenings update!