tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27172054232630967772024-03-19T04:58:17.374-06:00My Sugar Mountain JournalMyshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-33540888574513794202014-02-14T00:46:00.000-07:002014-02-15T00:49:00.885-07:00Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year my husband really got into that act of a <a href="http://craft-crazy.blogspot.com/search/label/Homemade%20Christmas" target="_blank">Homemade Christmas</a>. His only rule? Everything must be made from found objects. His list included 2 different styled necklace frames, a tub caddy (for me! couldn't help but ask if it also came with new tile in the bathroom so I would actually enjoy the bath), and a pointe shoe "shadowbox" for our dancer. These gifts were made from an old dresser drawer face, an old picture frame and chicken wire, and oak pallets.<br />
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This awesome car shelf for the car loving 3yo is probably my favorite gift of all. Made from the support slats of an old mattress box spring.. Finn loves it too!Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-67504042619087728562014-01-10T14:53:00.002-07:002014-01-10T14:53:31.560-07:00On Top of the World...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My brother, Matt, telling stories.. like only he can.</div>
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On top of the world.. kinda. But the view from here is still good.<br />
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Growing up the daughter of a VW/Porsche mechanic had its perks. Traveling in the back of a VW bus carries so many memories for me - from when I was a toddler to my teenage years. My brother now does VW restoration/conversions and holds the torch for the family business. So when we visit him we get to throw the kiddos in the van and hit the back country roads of Idaho. It brings my heart such joy to hear their laughter as we explore the state we call home.<br />
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Reminds me of so much. And for that I am grateful.Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-32127037120468030222014-01-02T17:36:00.000-07:002014-01-02T17:36:26.725-07:00The New Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqJEFxjNUeS_GN7NvgYkM1qqw1AE8y198nfqo93AXzKomlbWTOTKxVjvxKAJ6MA4oWhuGY2vxUTQZoXNGj5CM6rr6AWHIICdpWe9Tnx8ehj2NjPCRx11tIaUh36w9m9gNaEVqCYUrIoKw/s1600/New+folder.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxqJEFxjNUeS_GN7NvgYkM1qqw1AE8y198nfqo93AXzKomlbWTOTKxVjvxKAJ6MA4oWhuGY2vxUTQZoXNGj5CM6rr6AWHIICdpWe9Tnx8ehj2NjPCRx11tIaUh36w9m9gNaEVqCYUrIoKw/s640/New+folder.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
A New Year... with new goals and lessons to learn. I say, bring it on! And if you're actually still kickin' around this old blog of mine, you will see more of me here and NOT just on <a href="https://twitter.com/sugarmtn_crafty" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/myshellface" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Because, yes, it is a New Year's goal to do so. Imagine that.<br />
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I want to share more of our farm life, the struggles and triumphs. It's been a crazy good road. One that I take for granted, I'm sure. But I am back again, to share the madness as we <a href="http://paintwithpassion.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-dream-of-farming.html" target="_blank">travel down this road</a>. Most folks say we are crazy.Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-7329597473669181502013-04-19T23:37:00.000-06:002013-04-19T23:37:14.987-06:00A Friday Evening <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An evening walk about the farm, enjoying the fresh spring rain and new greens popping up in the garden.
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Spring brings with her so many new babies on the farm! 35 new layers added to the flock, with another 15 tomorrow. We also have 25 cornish meat birds growing like crazy. Mid May they will make their way to the freezer. <br />
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We've added a pedigree Pygmy buck to the herd. He should make us some beautiful <a href="http://kindergoatbreeders.com/" target="_blank">Kinders</a> with our Nubian does. The bunnies are here, with the first batch of the season about ready to butcher. And the first of 5 new calves was born this past weekend! <br />
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This pretty lady decided to go broody, she's been sitting on 14 eggs for almost 3 weeks now. </div>
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This is this first year to welcome turkey chicks born on the farm. After introducing a male heritage turkey to the flock, we were told our turkey hen would still be too young to produce. She proved them wrong! The mama had decided it best to sit on eggs in the neighbor's brush pile. After hatching, we moved her and the babies back to the farm. Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-57024226481975202122013-04-06T01:34:00.001-06:002013-04-06T01:34:57.037-06:00Down the Lane, an Evening Stroll <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have recently, as in today, been afforded the luxury of "extra" time
off. I am going to take this "vacation" as a chance to move forward in a
positive way, a new direction. Feels only natural to pick up my
blogging here and over at <a href="http://craft-crazy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft-Crazy</a>. A forced time to pause and reflect... quite honestly, perhaps exactly what my family needed me to do at this moment. Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-77494429488851227512013-04-05T01:06:00.002-06:002013-04-05T16:03:53.159-06:00Where I am <br />
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Life moves too fast for me sometimes. It's easy to see, by the looks of this blog. I used to come here often, now I rarely make the time. I am not going to apologize for the lack of posting, like some bloggers do. Nope. It's just the flow of my life. <br />
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I can understand why many folks have simply dropped the blogging and found their bliss in <a href="http://instagram.com/myshellface#" target="_blank">instagram</a>. I mean, take a look at my IG feed and you will see... I have a very full and busy life. <br />
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Who knows, maybe I'll be back here tomorrow to share more of what's been happening on the farm. So much goodness and learning, frustration and triumph. It's a mixed bag. A strange trip -one worth sharing, for sure. Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-84092785662398744362013-03-01T00:20:00.001-07:002013-03-04T15:24:01.137-07:00New Found Determination <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just unloaded 19 photos from Jan 2013 off my "big" (<a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product-Archive/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25462/D3000.html" target="_blank">Nikon D3000</a>) camera.<br />
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None for February. Wow... that is a sad, pathetic display. <br />
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They're not even great photos, mostly just chore progress photos. I take pride in my photos, I don't necessarily think they're the best, but they're mine. They follow our life and the roads we take. Me not reaching for the Nikon means I am not taking the time I enjoy to slow down. <br />
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If I had to pick, and I just did, this photo of 'Black Bart' and his girls would be my favorite of the lot. Looks like they're having some sort of coop meeting. Chickens are funny creatures. The January garden is doing exactly what it should be, resting. But boy oh boy, do I ever miss her company! <br />
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Although iphones are great (love <a href="http://instagram.com/myshellface/">Instagram!</a>), I have a new found determination for getting my real camera back in hand. And with that, finding my way back to this lonely little blog I call mine.Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-63154508195688237902012-09-19T13:30:00.000-06:002012-09-19T13:30:13.466-06:00Farm Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First harvest of peppers. </div>
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Orchard goodness.</div>
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Garden visitors.</div>
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Bee hive high-rise.</div>
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September means garden harvest is coming around full swing. The season is bittersweet for me, but definitely more sweet than not. A lot of work here on our little 5 acre farm. If I am not harvesting and processing something out of the garden every day, I feel I am failing. (a fresh bowl of salsa qualifies as success -I know to go easy on myself) I also feel completely blessed to have the opportunity to fail or succeed. I know it is a privilege.<br />
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Every year our garden space gets more organized, and with that, more productive. Finding my grove when it comes to bringing the harvest to table, as year around as possible, takes time... and I am impatient. Lessons all around, I guess.<br />
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I take notes, if only mentally, of what my family really does eat and how we can maximize our garden's potential. I did not plant any eggplant this year, but the garlic was doubled. Tomatoes add up to 65 plants and the bell peppers have never been so big. (perhaps it was the drink of compost tea we gave them earlier in the season) The pole beans are so-so --should've had them picked before now, same with the pickling cucumbers. The okra is over ripe, might have only a handful to fry up. And although fried okra is one of my favorites, it may not make the garden cut next year. I think more cutting flowers in the okra's garden space will bring me more enjoyment -I really do.<br />
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Our basil plants have had 3 cuttings equaling up to 2lbs basil butter (<a href="http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/files/pesto-pasta-with-slow-roasted-tomatoes---with-photo-1.pdf" target="_blank">this stuff is delicious</a>) and 20 cups of cashew pesto in the freezer. This makes me happy. Imagine me grinning really big -because I am. This last weekend I processed 15lbs of <a href="http://www.thejoykitchen.com/recipe/amys-tomato-jam" target="_blank">tomatoes into jam</a>, and another 15lbs cored and in the freezer. The onions, potatoes, carrots, beets and pumpkins are all growing nicely. This evening I picked a large tote full of bell and hot peppers, the first big pepper picking of 2012. Take a guess at my to-do list tomorrow. Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-58588230070653828432012-08-29T23:26:00.000-06:002012-08-29T23:26:24.651-06:00"Mama's Hot Sauce!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other day I slipped out to the garden, picked 2 lbs of peppers and then made some of my favorite "Mama's Hot Sauce!" Yep, that's what we call it - and nothing beats a bit spooned over a farm fresh fried egg! (or anything really)<br />
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from one of my very favorite preserving books by Karen Solomon... <a href="http://ksolomon.com/books/jam-it-pickle-it-cure-it-and-other-kitchen-projects" target="_blank">Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It and Other Kitchen Projects</a>. (no, it's not really <i>this</i> mama's hot sauce, but hey -that's it's name around these parts) Oh the season is sneaking up on us, the time that I get lost in baskets of fresh tomatoes and peppers, green beans and corn! </div>
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With the 2nd cutting of basil, I put away 12 -2 cup portions of the <a href="http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/files/pesto-pasta-with-slow-roasted-tomatoes---with-photo-1.pdf" target="_blank">yummiest pesto</a> I have ever made. (from <a href="http://beautythatmoves.typepad.com/beauty_that_moves/" target="_blank">beauty that moves</a>) I've already got my eye on the basil for another harvest. </div>
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Garden freshness is really starting to pop. The first big flush on tomatoes have me thinking about <a href="http://www.thejoykitchen.com/recipe/amys-tomato-jam" target="_blank">tomato jam</a>, preserved whole tomatoes, salsa, and freshly roasted toms. Teddy bear sunflowers make a nice back drop to the many (55!) tomato plants we have this year. </div>
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Cut flowers in the kitchen window, above the sink. This year, our garden keeps these fresh. (went a little crazy with the zinnias, but I would never admit that to my husband!) Green beans are on, peppers are hot and ready for a big first harvest, onion and red potatoes happy, and the corn is taller than me. The pumpkins are looking nice and the squash is off the hook as well. </div>
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Took a vacation. It was a long time coming. Too long. Came home to lots of chores: a rental that needs addressed, a remodel to push forward with and lots of farm life happening. Garden harvest on my mind and school is just around the corner. Trying to remember to breathe properly. </div>
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It's important to do so, you know. </div>
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Oh and, did I mention? My boy spent his 2nd Birthday on the beach -Happy Birthday Finn!!</div>
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We really did have a lovely trip to the beach, with lots of fun stops
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4th of July celebration this year: worked in the garden (because growing our own food celebrates a freedom that ripples), sipped spiked lemonade (<a href="http://thetalkingkitchen.com/thirsty-thursday-skinny-spiked-lemonade/" target="_blank">try this!</a>), good food, a surprise visit from a friend driving through town (I love good surprises like that), and watching fireworks. </div>
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A family that gardens together, eats good food together!</div>
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I love this time of year in the garden, so much potential and hope.</div>
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This spring, Lance began to transform our garden into raised beds. We have a large garden and he was only able to complete 4 of the 12 rows before we (he) ran out of time and we needed to get plants in the ground. Once the beds are in place (maybe this fall?), the irrigation will be top of the list. Not including the 4 new raised beds, we water through irrigation pipes and gates. Not efficient at all. Soil is constantly moving. Raised beds will also help keep our soil warmer, extending our growing season. </div>
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Oh soil, I heart you!!! (you too compost tea!)</div>Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-67847316727356388172012-05-23T11:36:00.000-06:002012-05-23T11:36:10.221-06:00SuperMoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon" target="_blank">SuperMoon</a> photos, looking south over the back pasture.</div>Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-53583371655734068762012-05-21T23:51:00.001-06:002012-05-21T23:54:18.565-06:00Finn Moves the Cattle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finn helping move the cattle to the back pasture. See his legs running
and his arms flying as he hollers, "Yah Yah!!" Such a sweet little farm boy. </div>
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Check out that huge egg! We get at least one of these every day. </div>Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-54002283813101795732012-05-08T12:55:00.002-06:002012-05-08T12:58:42.063-06:00New Coop in the Orchard<br />
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Another coop finished last night. Trying to relocate the chickens that
insist on roosting on the barn rafters, making a mess of things below.
We'll keep these egg producers and their rooster (Big Red) cooped up for
a week or two, pushing them to make the new coop home. All this also in preparation for baby goats to born! Not to mention these unruly chickens like to lay eggs in silly places, looking forward to collecting eggs in one place! (or 3 if you count all the chicken coops we have)Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-52764541839556759202012-05-01T16:31:00.000-06:002012-05-01T16:31:38.806-06:00Juiced!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Afternoon delight... freshly juiced with 5 carrots, 2 apples and a chunk of ginger. </div>
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Just what I needed, love our Champion!! </div>Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-22534816947305761332012-03-29T15:29:00.000-06:002012-03-29T15:29:06.884-06:00Greenhouse Sun, How it Goes....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="hasCaption">Oh man, I can't believe how long it's been since my last post! It's not like I haven't been blogging either, it's just that all my computer time is used up for work. That's how it goes, I guess, especially when you have a toddler. I miss this space terribly though -I miss the personal journaling. And I can't just pick up from today, I must share the beautiful afternoon we spent with friends straight after publishing my last post -you know, the one where I was feeling the woes of winter...needing some sun. Sooo, with that little preface, here we go: an excerpt from that afternoon back in February.... </span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">"Weekending" ... I've heard of people doing this,
but we're always so busy on the farm to enjoy a break. Family &
friends, Home brew, hot springs (Roxie's 1st skinny dip!), greenhouses
(bananas!) and ladybug sex -perfect weekend get away. </span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">And there you have it. I am back to blogging (that really does sound silly to me, <a href="http://nativeplants.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">I blog everyday!</a>)</span>Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-91890524505318749252012-02-04T10:10:00.001-07:002012-02-04T12:05:54.791-07:00Sun Shine Down...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Needing sunshine...seems to be the case whenever I feel overwhelmed with responsibility - yup, I yearn for the sun. For that empowering fire ball to bestow its glorious love on me. <br />
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I have so many happenings to blog about! Honey, rabbits, barns, remodels, babes getting older, recipes...and I never seem to get back to this space. I love blogging! But I suppose it's one of those luxuries I grant myself only when "this and that" is complete. Totally a mom thing to do - to put myself last. I am trying to get past this block. Trying to find the balance I crave and need.<br />
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So with that, I will share a favorite photo of the sun shining down on me on a beautiful summer day, and then give myself the "mama break" I deserve. (yes, I said deserve -just like all busy mamas do)Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2717205423263096777.post-35361093662564668702012-01-26T13:16:00.000-07:002012-01-26T13:24:33.048-07:00On the Farm: Can you say Wabbit Satay?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the farm: 5 more fat baby rabbits, and a <a href="http://twinfalls.craigslist.org/" target="_blank">craigslist</a> trade: one of our 13 week old does for this handsome, albino male -for introducing new genes into our rabbit family. He has been named "Big Al" (albino). Supposedly, he will throw some awesome colors -just like his dad. Lance will be building him a proper hutch this weekend. <br />
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Dispatching (and cooking!) our first round of rabbit this weekend! Can you say Wabbit Satay?Myshellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074044507094689964noreply@blogger.com0