Another chapter

The workers gather...

Fueled by coffee and donuts, the work is about to begin

Four trucks, three trailers, three SUVs and a Prius - and the kids' move to the Fern Dell house was accomplished!  After four and a half months of house-hunting they found a wonderful property with lots of scope for country living and a beautiful house with acres of space.  After having been crammed into the upstairs of this house, they are stretching out and enjoying the space I'm sure!

Back here on Minooka Road we are adjusting to life with half the population (four instead of eight!).  We're stretching out a bit, too, and returning things to where they were before the kids came.  And now we're looking forward to the Goldens visiting in a couple of weeks.

It's been a busy autumn with work on the farm buildings (metal roofing and siding being put on), pressing apple cider, putting the garden to bed for the winter, having the Pyrs neutered and a few adventures with the bees (to the sad tune of some major stings).  Next up is cleaning the chicken house out in preparation for winter.