Today is my 29th birthday, and I thought it would be a good (and fun) time to reflect on our almost 2 years in our house in the country…

These are just a few of the many reasons why I love living in the country on our homestead:

  • When the seasons change, you get to witness them in full color and bloom!
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    Our blooming Bradford Pear; Bolt loves the spring too!

     

  • Where else to have our wedding except on our own land?!
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    Our wedding.

     

  • That drive home from the city… When I leave the lighted ares of the world and finally get to the dark… Then I feel like I’m home.
  • Being able to use our land the way we want without anyone telling us otherwise. Gardens, animal fences, etc.
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    Growing cucumbers in the garden.

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    A yard full of chickens!

     

  • Having an entire fridge in the basement dedicated to chicken eggsduck eggs (in the future), and beer.
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    Eggs and beer!

     

  • Having an entire freezer in the basement dedicated to venison.
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    Oh, meat!

     

  • Having all the animals we want without thinking about city ordinances, etc.
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    Those crazy geese!

     

  • Being able to explore all of the crazy, old outbuildings we have and search for treasures inside!
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    The awesome corn crib!

     

  • Having acres and acres of land to explore.
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    Walking in the woods!

     

  • Knowing that our children will have lots of space to explore, run, play,and grow.
  • Feeling like our project ideas are endless and boundless.
  • And many, many more reasons that cannot all be stated here…

    tree and love

    Happy at home!

.:.