Yesterday, I called the guy we get our hay from to see how long it would be before the hay is ready. I admit, I had alterior motives. Since we can't afford hay this year, I was also calling to see if we could work off some of the hay. He was thrilled! He has some work needing done and would love to pay us in hay instead of wages. How do you like that? God's providing so I'm not worrying. Well, I'm trying not to worry.
We also have to come up with an extra $1100 in July. Since we barely have enough every month, I was pretty worried how that was going to happen. Gene and I worked on the budget and made a little room but certainly not that much. The good news is that we have already gotten $300 saved up by selling some things we didn't need anyway. We'll get my in-laws paid off in plenty of time. What a relief since this has been a real thorn in their side for the last couple of months.

Cheesemaking was really fun. Oneida and Pam were our instructors and they are a real hoot. We made cheddar, mozzarella, and cottage cheeses. It really seems pretty easy. And it is SO GOOD! And I have some whey in the freezer for bread!

I miss Meg and Dusty already. They are biking the Denali Hwy. They left last night and won't be back until Thursday. I hope they truly have so much fun! Letting go takes a conscious effort for sure.

Oh, there is one more new thing. The foster kids are leaving around the first of August. It will be hard, but I do think it is best for them. It sounds like they are going to a real neat family. We are all in agreement that we want to see them go somewhere safe where they will thrive, and that we are ready to let them go. It will sure be strange not having them around. They will be missed!

Today, Cam and I and the littles go get milk, make stuff with the rhubarb and whey, and clean house. Oh, and work this afternoon and evening.

Hope you have a blessed day,

Tan