I'm back, and boy does it feel good to have Internet access again! You know you have moved to the boonies when it takes 12 days to get the Internet connected. Speaking of living in the boonies, I have some pictures of some of our new animal friends who have visited us since we moved.
Deer
Turkey
Turtle
Chipmunks
Many of you have asked for pictures of the house, but I haven't taken any yet. It's too messy for me to post anyway, but I promise I will do that soon. John, Jack, and I are really enjoying our new lives. It is so pretty out here in the country and seeing the wildlife is so much fun with the exception of the mouse that was living in our garage to whom John had to give an eviction notice. My favorite animal so far is one I haven't even seen. An owl visits a tree outside our bedroom window most nights around 3:00 am.
I feel like this place we have chosen to live is as close to my roots as it's possible to find in Tennessee. John grew up in the city, but he's enjoying the farm experience. In fact, if you want to hurt John's feelings right now, you would just have to call his new "tractor" a lawn mower. Or you could call his "field" or "pasture" a yard. He's been bugging me to get some goats, but I had sheep growing up. They were hard animals to keep in the pasture. I imagine goats are similar. I've suggested a cow that we can actually eat, but we have been told to wait until spring for that endeavor.
John's "Tractor"
Jack is adjusting well to our new home. He loves to look out the windows and see all of the trees, and playing outdoors has become a lot of fun. I am hunting for a bargain on a wagon and a swing because I think every farm kid needs them.
Thanks to all of you who helped us with our move and to those of you who rooted us on as we fulfilled this dream. We'd especially like to thank Erin and Nick for helping with Jack and lifting all of our heavy furniture. We've been blessed to have you as friends and to have so many others enrich our lives.
