Surprise babies...

Three weeks ago, one of our barn cats had two babies on the back porch,

but, after that day, we never saw them again.

Imagine my surprise when I went outside this morning and saw not two, but THREE 

baby kittens on the porch.  Reese's, who is actually the grandmother cat of these kittens, had brought them all back up to the porch.

We'll need to give these away in about five weeks,

but my daughter says she's keeping this red one. :-)

We'll see.

New babies!

Our day old chicks arrived today.

They were born yesterday…on Daisy's 7th birthday!

It's been quite awhile since we've had some babies.

They are just so fun.

I'd like to introduce -

Anne Murray

She's a White Leghorn.

Crystal Gayle

She's a Golden Laced Wyandotte.

Jessi Coulter

She's a Silver Laced Wyandotte.

Dottie West

She's a Rhode Island Red.

And, Charly McClain.

She's a Welsummer.

Sail away with me...

to the Caribbean! 

I made some island inspired dishes tonight and

the family really enjoyed them.

Mr. H. even declared it the "best meal of the summer!" :-)

On the menu was Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Quinoa.

(Except I realized at the last minute that we were out of quinoa,

so we had couscous instead!)

We also had Caribbean Salad with Honey Lime Dressing, 

and rounded out the meal with some King's Hawaiian rolls.

There wasn't a bit of chicken or rolls left,

and I am pretty sure that the rest of the couscous and salad 

will be fought over at lunch tomorrow!

If you are looking for something different and tropical for supper

I suggest these recipes - they're fantastic!