Rachael Eliker's Blog, page 74
July 20, 2015
Swarm #2
We were gone two hours and this surprise showed up!It was pushing 98 degrees, the humidity was incredibly high, we'd endured several weeks of rainstorms but to Jack, the day was as magical as Christmas morning, even if it was in the middle of July.
We were driving back from running some errands while playfully bantering back and forth about whether the bees or the horses were pricier. He argued that the fencing we put up is always so expensive. I countered by pointing out that we always make t...
July 17, 2015
Lightning Storm
Taking at 10:30pm!Everyone in Indiana has started referring to summer instead as "monsoon season." After weeks and weeks of constant rain, sometimes heavy, sometimes a slow drizzle, we started getting a few strong storms that dumped buckets of water, accompanied by incredible displays of lightning. One second, it'd be black, the next it'd be bright as midday. Jack and I stood out on the deck one night before heading to bed and watched the display.It was an incredibly impressive lightning stor...
July 14, 2015
Same Garden
Thanks for the pre-school hair cuts, Jessica!Sisters are different flowers from the same garden. ~Author Unknown
July 11, 2015
Eyesore
Working Dancer in front of the eyesore.We have been working hard on the horse's new pasture and it's coming along nicely. A few more rails and gates, then some stain and polyurethane and they'll be set. The only thing that's been bothering me is the horse shed that is one of the eyesores in the backyard. I'm not sure what it was originally constructed for but it goes without saying that it's seen better days.
Looks a million times better already and we'd only put up one piece!Though the horses...
July 10, 2015
Fetch
Good girl!Ever since we got Raven, I thought she'd enjoy fetch. Only problem? She didn't understand the concept of the game. After visiting Nebraska over the holiday weekend, she seems to have picked it up from my sister's dog, who was naturally endowed with the desire to chase down stuff, grab it and bring it back.
C'mon back, Raven!So, with the right ball and a few lessons from Ruby, Raven now enjoys playing fetch!Fetch!(I like it too--she gets in her exercise without me having to waddle bes...
July 9, 2015
Stir Crazy
She can make it up to the I-beam! I wouldn't be surprised if she figured out how to climb onto the deck...Sometimes having a big house is a pain. Like when it comes to cleaning, renovating, heating or cooling. But, it also has a lot of perks, especially when the weather is crummy. When the girls start going stir crazy, they can run circles and play hide and seek in a dozen rooms, turn on the bounce house to expend some energy or, as Claire requested, climb up the columns outside (since it was...
July 8, 2015
Happiest Chickens
Five hundred pounds of free chicken feed? Yes, please!We have the best friends and the happiest chickens.
And the best help!Thanks for thinking of us, Taylors!
July 4, 2015
Black Raspberry Lemonade
Since picking more wild black raspberries this season, we've been using them in everything from muffins to homemade jams to desserts. This is one of Jack's favorites--it's tart, sweet and a very refreshing summertime drink.Ingredients:
Two quarts cold water
Ice to chill (optional)
Four whole lemons, reserving one half
Two limes, reserving one half
1/2 cup black raspberries
Sweetener of choice
Slice lemons and limes in half (reserving halves for garnish). Remove seeds and squeeze juice into water. Ad...
July 3, 2015
Launch for Road to the Regalia!
Nadia and Winny are returning (a tad late, but for good reason)! Monday, July 6th, Road to the Regalia will launch!
June 30, 2015
Cabbage Patch Kid
The cabbage patch kid.
That was going to be for dinner...oh, well.The broccoli monster.
And the ice cream lover.I see a little of myself in all of them.
