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Getting Ready

Larkspur is in rodent heaven right now because I decided to let her bring home three gerbil babies that were born to one of her best friend’s gerbils.  She spent the birthday money she had saved on a cage and supplies, and these are her first official pets.  (We think all three are boys and I will be watching closely for any indication otherwise!)

I spent yesterday getting my family and my animals prepared for me to leave them for a few days.  (See sad faces in last picture.  Family members not pictured with Jonny and Job are happy that I am leaving, and expecting junk food and fun.)  I bought my ticket for the Edel Gathering many months ago, and still, the day before my departure my to-do list included:  trimming goat hooves, feeding bees, cleaning out the chicken coop, grocery shopping, feed store shopping, and packing, amongst (too many) other things.

I am traveling with a few girlfriends, and really looking forward to this time together.  I am hoping to post some of our adventures on Instagram if you want to follow me there!

 

Filed Under: beekeeping, chickens, pets · · 16 Comments

Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Marnya says

    July 14, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I love last minute to do list! You deserve some time away!

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  2. Nicky says

    July 12, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Your retreat sounds wonderful.
    I do hope you have a lovely time.

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  3. Kristen says

    July 9, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Enjoy your time away! I haven’t been by for a while – so nice to catch up with your blog!

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  4. suzy says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Hope your trip is so relaxing and amazing! I also hope you get that long list of things done! Have fun!

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  5. Kari says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I see your coming to the Holy City for the Edel gathering! I hope you enjoy your weekend away and feel right at home here in Charleston … I think you’ll love it!

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  6. Deborah says

    July 9, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Have a really wonderful time on your getaway!

    I’m guessing your daughter is having a simply wonderful time mothering her new babies.

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  7. Caffeine Girl says

    July 9, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    Enjoy your well-earned break!

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  8. Joyful says

    July 9, 2015 at 11:45 am

    HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TRIP! 🙂 SAFE TRAVELS TO YOU!

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  9. Amy F says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:28 am

    have a great time

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  10. Tania says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:09 am

    That’s so exciting for Lark – what a gorgeous picture of her proudly holding one of her new pets. “Family members not pictured with Jonny and Job are happy that I am leaving, and expecting junk food and fun” – oh that did make me chuckle. Have a safe and wonderful trip.

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  11. Katerina (cz) says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Enjoy! K

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  12. karen says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:37 am

    have fun Ginny!!

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  13. Linda says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Beautiful photos!

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  14. Elizabeth says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:09 am

    have a wonderful time and God bless you all! You have a beautiful life and family! May God protect all of you always! 🙂

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  15. Tracey says

    July 9, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Have a great time Ginny.

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  16. Bethany C says

    July 9, 2015 at 8:44 am

    The gerbil looks like he is settling in well, and your Buff Orpingtons are so pretty! I hope you have fun on your trip!

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