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Camera Considerations
One of Matt’s big dreams is to get better at photography. I also feel like I need to get better at photography to be a better blogger. Therefore, we are looking into options for purchasing a fancy camera.Our friend takes amazing photos, and he uses a Nikon. Here’s what he says about it:
… Read MoreI have the Nikon D60 camera body only (the link has an included lens, but you can find body only prices).
Note that the D60 cannot take video. You can do this with the new D90. If you want to know why I chose a nikon over a canon. There’s this great saying about the essential -
Backyard Beautifiation Part I
Our backyard fence is finally done! Woo-hoo! It has been a serious pain in the neck for the past two months. It actually only took a week to complete, but we’ve been trying to coordinate its creation for what feels like a long, long, time.I am so relieved that the chickens can roam freely without hopping into the Rottweiler’s yard next door (which happened to Little Joe–may she rest in peace).
Now it’s time to create our backyard sanctuary. I just went back to my list to make sure I’m not getting ahead of myself…(oops, I need to hang our chalkboard mirror, get an ironing board cover, and add … Read More
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Eggs!
Finally! Our precious chickens started laying eggs. Well, one of them has. We’re not sure whether it’s Clem or Hop Sing. We’ve had them for five months, and we have waited for this day with bated breath.If any of you are thinking about getting chickens for eggs and pets, I highly recommend it! I didn’t think I would like them as much as I do. I am seriously attached to them.
Whenever we open the door, they come running toward us (hoping to get some grapefruit). They are silky soft, and they try to come in our house whenever the weather is nice enough to leave the back door … Read More
