Obviously I have neglected this blog-over two years without a post! But, a new year and new priorities will hopefully keep me loyal to regular (though probably not daily) updates.

Now that we are "empty nesters" I tend to look at things differently. The thought of our oldest, Scott, getting married is both scary and exciting. It doesn't seem like 22 years have passed since he came into our home, but it has. And the thought of adding a "daughter" to our family is very exciting. Christina is the sweetest young woman, makes Scott happy and is therefore more than welcome in our family! With just a few months until the wedding, I know the time will fly. I am excited for them and hopeful their futures will be bright and full of dreams.

Andy being off at Purdue is also a change for us. I've known for years that once Andy left home he would be off and flying. He is hoping for an interesting internship this summer at MissionIndy and I hope he gets it. But he also has other ideas if he doesn't, one being staying at Purdue, working and taking some summer classes to get a leg up on his new major of Psychology. While I found it a bit startling when he first announced his change from Animal Science to Psychology, it seems like a good fit for him. He believes with all his heart this is where God is leading him, so he needs to follow that path, with all our blessings as well.

The goats have exploded in population, as the are want to do this time of year. 21 kids in two weeks with 13 on bottles. I am desperate for sleep and a big dose of patience as I try to get them on the bucket feeder over the next few days. Hopefully this will allow me some extra sleep in the mornings! The milking has begun again and with it the thoughts of goat shows. With a few first freshening does this year, the prospects look good at this time. It will be June before much showing can be done, given the wedding being in May, but with luck and God's blessings we can keep things looking good till then.

I am desperate to find a way to market my jewelry. While I haven't had much time of late to work on any pieces, I know once I get in my spring routine of milking and bottle feeding, I will be back at it. I would love to sell the pieces and make a little extra cash for Mike and I to use for some extras-like maybe a real vacation this summer! I am spending time trying to learn how to market my wares and hope that I can stick with it and put the information to use to make a go of it.

Stay tuned for more farm adventures. With all the kids yet to come it will be a busy, full, interesting, tiring and beautiful spring at our place!