Seems just like yesterday...

Happy Birthday!!

This week my niece and nephew celebrate their birthday's and I want them to know just how special they are to me. You guys are amazing and I love you so much! Happy Birthday Kora and Ethan! You guys ROCK! =)

Say Cheeeeese!

Life on the farm...

It's been two months since Tim and I started our EarthDance adventure and I couldn't be happier. Every week I look forward to getting dirty! There are so many things I'm loving about this apprenticeship. I am trying new things and loving them. Kale and mustard greens for instance, DELISH!I get so excited when I talk about the program or the farm to my friends and co-workers. There is just something about watching your food grow from a seed. Something so rewarding and precious. Plus, I'm going to have the best farmer's tan ever!

We have met some of the most amazing people. Man, what a melting pot of diverse talent and knowledge. It's so refreshing to work with such genuinely nice people and know that we all have this one thing in common. Everyone is so eager to learn and help as much as they can.

Monday is our first field trip. We are visiting a goat farmer and cheese maker in Webster Groves. I'm so excited! I love goats and I love cheese!! This should be a fun trip.

Happy Easter

The Easter bunny (aka my Pop and his sidekick Brenda) has stuck again! Seems like every chance these two get they are always surprising us with cute gifts. I love that I'm in my 30's and I still get visited by the Easter bunny, Birthday fairy, Valentine fairy, Santa Claus...you name it! I really do have the best dad ever! Not just because he brings me gifts, but because he's just so thoughtful and caring. I'm so very proud to be his daughter! =)

It's your Birthday hot dog!

Today is Mr. Barley Doo's 9th Birthday!

For those that know me, Barley is so much more than just our dog. He's a huge part of our family and life just wouldn't be the same without him. Even when he's done something bad (which doesn't happen very often), he always finds away to make us smile. When we're sick, he's always right by our side until we're well. He senses when we're sad and he's there at just the right moment when a soft cuddle is needed. We couldn't ask for a more loving pup.

Have a great Birthday bud! You're such a good boy! =)

Greenhouse

We had some pretty strange weather in St. Louis this past weekend but that didn't keep us from our responsibilities to the EarthDance farm. EarthDance has work space at the North County Tech greenhouse, and that is where we were Saturday. It was nice working in the warm greenhouse as the temps outside were in the 30's and it snowed later that afternoon. We planted about 13 different varieties of tomatoes, three varieties of eggplant along with husk cherries and tomatillos. Very productive day!

I love walking around the greenhouse. There is so much to look at, including chickens!

Welcome To The Farm

Field work started on the farm last week. We have already learned a lot and we're having a blast! Our fellow farmies are super nice and wonderful people. I'm so glad we decided to sign up for this. It's certainly a lot of hard work but everyone (including us) is anxious to do it. Yes there has been a few aches and sore muscles but it's sooo worth it!

Here is a list of what has been accomplished on the farm as of Monday (lots has happened since then: