Chicken shaming is not working! These gorgeous ladies just don’t care. 🤣

A Tale of Two Kitties: Mystic and Stryker. Siblings we adopted from a shelter turned out to be exactly what David and I need for complete chaos!

My Brandy! On We Rate Dogs, she’s a 12/10. She thinks she’s more like a 15.😍 Truly, she’s the best dog ever. Affectionate, a super good girl, an ever-so-patient with the kittens and chickens.❤️

I originally wanted backyard chickens for the eggs. Yes, the eggs are delicious (and gorgeous!), but I didn’t know that these egg-laying birds would become precious pets! ❤️

"May those who lead by compassion lead us all." --Jaap Penraat

Back in 2003 I took my 4th graders on a field trip to Hicklebee's, and we listened to Jaap tell his story. Jaap's story inspires me to be brave!