and so it begins

Our new members arrived today!

They have been removed from their voyage to us box and are now "resting".

They will go into the incubator tomorrow.

We've been busy

We are making all new ornaments for our tree this year, everything handmade.

Everyone is having a great time and the ornaments will all be complete this week. We'll even have some available for sale at etsy. I will post the link when they are there and available.

I'm working diligently on them, as well. Just turns out I'm usually the one behind the camera. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving 2008

Wishing everyone that reads this a very Happy Thanksgiving!

This photo is so stately and symbolic of today, I just wanted to share this guy with everyone. He is a Bourbon Red turkey, which is an endangered heritage breed. We plan to have these on our farm when we "get there".

Isn't he a beauty!?

And here's a thought for tomorrow...BUY HANDMADE!!!

Here's a few links to help you find wonderful (many times, one of a kind) handmade gifts!

Etsy

HyenaCart


Enjoy!

Brussel Sprouts

This is so original and beautiful! Time to play with food!

I found this beautiful creation via HouseMartin and Craftzine.

Yet another finished afghan! The name of this pattern is called Lumberjack Flannelghan and the pattern can be found here. I used Hobby Lobby's store brand yarn "I Love This Yarn". It's super soft...almost feels like chenille.

It's a gift for Christmas for *someone*. I hope they like it. ;-)

**It was a gift for my oldest brother that is a civilian working in Afghanistan. He LOVED it! He was so surprised that I would take the time to make something for him.