This week the focus is going to be little things that we either do on a daily basis or ways the kids get creative. Zeb made tuna fish today for lunch. He took the drained liquid and fed it to the cats. Then he took the empty cans and let the dogs lick them clean.

Kathryn is reading a book series called The Ranger’s Apprentice. The kids have been playing “Ranger” and making bows and arrows and practicing their archery in the backyard. She wanted a cape like the Ranger in the book. She found old t-shirts of hers that were too small or that she didn’t wear and she made a cape. She pulled out her embroidery needles and floss, cut the shirts how she needed them and sewed the pieces together. (Her sewing stuff is at her grandparents house).

A few weeks ago, my yogurt didn’t set quite right. It tasted delicious but it was the consistency of buttermilk. Instead of throwing it out and giving it to animals, we used some for baking. Then I had a great idea: if it’s the consistency of thick milk, why not make ice cream? We made it and it’s the most delicious ice cream we have ever eaten. From now on, we will use more liquid yogurt for ice cream! And of course, homemade caramel sauce!

See you next Wednesday!

We started fermenting the animal feed. It soaks for two days (being stirred twice a day) and then I strain it. The pigs get the liquid that is strained off in addition to their fermented feed. We have happy animals!!!!!