Promise Acre: Our Journey

[promiseacres]

So it's snowing again. We've had snow cover since before Christmas except for a couple days about a week ago... always have said I don't mind the cold if there's snow.... so I guess bring it on....no snow days for home schoolers so we are still on track to finish early May. Been busy with school and baking cookies. Practicing decorating sugar cookies. Trying to discover what people will purchase... so far no sales since Thanksgiving. But God has met our financial needs in other ways. Our health insurance premiums are being reduced almost $150/per month! No other changes..... and have applied to have my school loan payments reduced....am told it will $0!? Not sure how but sometimes you are just thankful.
Over the weekend DH'S tractor wouldn't start so we couldn't split wood but had another pile of big branches he was able cut with the chain saw. He's very out of shape (was released to full duty Jan 5) so did enough to fill our racks in the breezeway and called it good.
Hay is low in my shed but more is being stored in friends' barns so just need to go get it.
And hopeful for bunnies soon, have bred all our rabbit does except 1.... may have to figure out more nest boxes. But only 2 weren't force bred so don't expect all to kindle.
Making camping plans, one trip is reserved.

 

[Latestarter]

camping plans? hopefully for much later in the year when it's warmer... Used to hunt the high rockies and winter camping was a necessity. Not so fond of it now that I'm older. Glad the $$ situation is working out. Hope you find a cookie market soon.

 

[promiseacres]

Well the reservation is for July. You can reserve up to 6 month out and the nicer sites at this park fill up fast. I reserved at 6 months exactly and 15 spots had already been filled. It has a water park.... not one I personally would have picked...I like to be with nature when we camp but it's good to try new places.
hoping to camp at least once a month April thru October.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

Just finished reading your journal. Hope your DH is still recovering well. Can't wait to see bunny pics, hear about camping adventures, and watching your kiddos grow!

 

[promiseacres]

DH is doing ok....gets sore but that is expected.
Having a January thaw.... a nice change from the snow... mud and ice.... got more wood cut over the weekend. We have about 3 weeks worth.
Now when to run after hay.... down to 5 bales....
will be rebreeding does... unless I have a suprise in the shed this morning none settled this week... though need to really decide who is getting cut.... got to figure out how I am going to get those college loans paid...despite what I was previously told we no longer qualify for lower payments.... I have absolutely no idea how to come up with another 200.... guess it's my fault too much debt not enough income. Someday we'll get ahead....

 

[Wehner Homestead]

Completely understand the trying to make ends meet! Between medical bills and our student loans, there just isn’t enough income. I could work more but then I have to find someone to take care of DD2 when my mom can’t. I’d love to be a full-time SAHM but I’ve had to settle for part-time. I’ll say a prayer that all works out for you!!

Also, my kids really want rabbits. I can’t stand the thought of eating them so it’d be 2-3 as pets if DH agreed. I’d prefer for the kids to be able to tell them apart easily and would want ones with calmer personalities. We drive up to West Lafayette once in awhile so it wouldn’t be too bad to drive to you. If you get some that you think might fit the bill, let me know and I’ll see what I can do.

 

[promiseacres]

Also, my kids really want rabbits. I can’t stand the thought of eating them so it’d be 2-3 as pets if DH agreed. I’d prefer for the kids to be able to tell them apart easily and would want ones with calmer personalities. We drive up to West Lafayette once in awhile so it wouldn’t be too bad to drive to you. If you get some that you think might fit the bill, let me know and I’ll see what I can do.

personalities we LOVE the velveteen lops... they always come to front of the cage though are just big enough the kids can't always hold them easily, with work they do fine though. Some are super curious and just hate to sit still. the polish are very easy to handle...they just freeze and are super tiny 2 to 3#.... Jocelyn has one buck she's tamed down and he's friendly but most run to the back of the cage...even his sister who was handled just as much.... If you haven't found it I do have a rabbit kindling thread. And if you're wanting to cage them together we'll see about some jr siblings, as rabbits are very territorial.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

I’ll look for the thread and talk to DH!

 

[promiseacres]

Got to go hay today by myself, just going after 30 bales....with truck and horse trailer.... and broke or severely jammed my pinky toe last night.. I inadvertently kicked our coffee table. Making Jocelyn's birthday cake too today, of course she had a fever last night so.... hoping it was a short lived virus.

Did Rebred 2 Velveteens but also put one doe up for sale. need to cut back somewhere. Also after trying to sell our Mini Rayne. And need to get Remi gelded then I'll probably sell him after. May just take them to a big auction come Good Friday. IDK... I need to find a better balance and kids really want a riding horse.

 

[Pastor Dave]

We drive up to West Lafayette once in awhile so it wouldn’t be too bad to drive to you. If you get some that you think might fit the bill, let me know and I’ll see what I can do.

Depending on your route, you'd be travelling right through my area. Might as well stop in for a visit.