Chicken time...

So we have these awesome awesome neighbors that have everything on their property. One of the best parts is their chicken coop, they have 34 hens and 1 rooster. The other night they went out for the evening and needed someone to put the hens to bed, and of course I volunteered. It was the funniest thing we have ever done. Todd got dressed in his overalls and we were off. The hens were supposed to be in bed by the time we got there so all we would need to do is collect the eggs and lock the door. However, when we arrived they were all out and ready to play. It was so stinkin' funny. Todd and I had to pick up the hens and throw them in the coop. Now when I say Todd and I, I clearly mean Todd. I tried to get the rooster in, but he would peck and chase me, and the hens just wanted to play. Now I have never been around chickens before so I didn't know why they were all congregating around me. It freaked me out and I ended up running and screaming around the pen. It was hilarious. Luckily we (Todd) got them all into bed and collected the eggs. It was so fun that we actually went back the next night to help the family put them in again. I tried to take video but it was too dark, I am on it though. You guys all need to see this. I did get one pic of Todd trying to get underneath the hens and get their eggs.

Oh it was fun. I cant wait until we move somewhere with property again, I am getting chickens!!

Eww..

Yuck, and no I do not want to talk about it...

Any takers??

We placed our gorgeous home on the market yesterday. We are sad to leave the area, but excited for new adventures. If you know of anyone who might be interested in living in the Syracuse area please let us know. We love this neighborhood and ward, it is a great great place to live!!

Hippie..me??

I think my sister may have said it best when she said, "Brittany you are such a hippie!!"

Today I ventured out and made homemade granola cereal. The way that Todd and I eat granola is border line ridiculous, so I thought why spend the money. I had all the ingredients at home except for the nuts. So after a quick trip to Good Earth, I was off.

It didn't take very long and made the house smell delicious. One batch has craisins and the other has a berry melody. Yumm...we will have to let you know how it tastes.

Ladies you need this..

I am not a makeup-frilly-girlie-girl, but ladies you need this. While on vacation in NC, way back, my lovely and young aunt Amy bought me this to try. I am not a makeup enthusiast like she is, so I didn't fully understand her excitement, but now I do.

Loreal's Double Extend Mascara is awesome!! It extends the lashes like nobody's business and stays on forever!! I have received three, count them three, compliments on my lashes in two weeks. Ladies try this mascara and see what you think. Thanks Amy!!

New Goals

The last couple of times I have set goals and tried to accomplish them it hasn't really worked out for me, but this time it will hopefully be different. With Satan working over time on us these days, I have found that it is requiring more from us to stand against him. And while having the spirit with me is important, I also need to be smarter than he is. I need to have book smart on my side too. He is super crafty and hides in places I never imagined. I was reading a talk yesterday, "The Great Imitator" by James E Faust, and he was saying Satan can use the scriptures to entice and persuade.

Enter my new goal..

Every month I am going to take one gospel topic and study everything I can find on that topic. Hopefully this will help me have more knowledge to give, but also help me when Satan tries to get in. I need to know more and have the scriptures and brethren behind me, and be able to use against him.

So the topic for the remainder of this month and next month- The Creation and Plan of Salvation. I will keep you posted on anything super interesting and fun I run across.

Happy Bday!!

My Todd turned the big 30 this week!! I would write the 30 things I love most about him, but lets be honest...nobody but me and Todd want to hear that. So instead I am posting a pic of one his presents. Our neighbors are always wearing these overalls, and Todd thinks they are hysterical. So they got together and bought him some for his birthday! So stinkin cute...Love you Todd, hope you had a great birthday!