-The first roses blooming along the fence on the first day we let the chickens out into their yard. That felt very special, to have such beauty welcoming them to their new space. 
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-Getting the weeds pulled up around all the blueberry bushes.
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-Bare feet on the earth. In the morning dew, in the afternoon heat, it all feels wonderful.
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-Jeff getting all the cucumbers and squash planted.
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-Bracken and I harvesting parsley in the garden to add to the chicken soup Jeff made.
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-Looking out the window at the garden at twilight and seeing all the signs of life. Bracken’s trike, the light in the coop, the tools still out from a project.
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-The money transferring to our bank account just in time for me to head out the door and run errands.
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-Evenings together outside, working on projects and going inside for the night satisfied with our progress.
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-The mama robin that built a nest in the apple tree out front.
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-The fencing we got from friends that we had been saving, now being put to good use making our chicken yard.
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-Some peaceful, good-for-my-soul time during one of Bracken’s naps. To recharge, renew, and re-center.
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-Spotting the little lizard that lives in our greenhouse, that Jeff had told me about.
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-The fact that our chickens like lemon balm and oregano. Our last chickens didn’t so much. We have so much growing, beyond what we’ll use, it’s so nice they enjoy it.
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-Bracken picking his first peas. Now he checks them every day for more.
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-Jeff going into the kitchen, with limited ingredients to work with, and coming out with a delicious dessert for us all to enjoy. His creativity never ceases to amaze me.
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-A nap at market yesterday that saved me. I started the day so tired and out of sorts, when Bracken went down for a nap I joined him while Jeff watched the booth. Wow, what a difference a little rest made.
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-A friend at farmer’s market giving us some “toss out” greens (carrot tops etc.) We brought home a whole box of treats for our chickens.