The Chick Chalet

Last weekend, I became frustrated with our new chick's housing situation-- namely, a too-small cardboard box in the garage. So I drew up some plans, gathered scrap wood from the garage, and talked J into coming with me to his parent's house where we could use a real saw and nail gun. Several hours later {and with a bit of help from Papa Dad, without whom I'm not sure we would have been able to get that warped wood square} the Chick Chalet was born! {You know, like The Chick Filet. *snicker*}

It's open on the bottom so we can move it about the yard, and we have some natural branches inside for roosting. Plus, it's painted Martha Stewart's Enamelware blue, which makes me love it all the more. Of course, they'll outgrow the Chalet in no time, so I've already started planning a large coop for our entire flock...

In other news, spring has come and gone and triple digits are upon us. Thankfully, the blooming jasmine and bounty from our garden help me to ignore the heat.

So exciting, I know. ;)

I have to apologize for my lack-luster blogging of late. For some reason, every time I set myself down to write, I feel completely uninspired. I think I've allowed myself to become a bit intimidated. Several of the blogs I've followed for years have recently 'turned pro'. They accept advertisers, churn out tutorials, travel and post beautiful photos daily. While I'm happy for them and have no desire to do the same {so much work!} I do find myself questioning my place here. As always, I think I just need to escape from my own head.

Happy Weekend, all!