Yes, “she” is… the one hundred-year-old farmhouse we’ve called home for the past year. This home belongs to our dear friends. They are missionaries in Portugal at the moment, and we have the joy and fun of living here until they return. Not a stitch of this is ours- except maybe the chickens. We got them last spring- just two days old. We let the kids name them… Zoe, Delilah, Jay Z, Pollo Loco, Hella (Named by Bella- then age 2 1/2) and Fiona. The chickens have been a blast. They are the sweetest things. One of my favorite memories by far is watching Isabella march around the yard as the chickens follow after her in single file. She FINALLY has someone to boss around! Ha!
Below is the view coming up the driveway…those silly chickens always ready to greet us.
The middle picture below is on the way to the garden. It’s a sight to behold. Can you see the little tunnel through the shrubs? One of the best parts! The garden is definitely my happy place. My man and I love to spend time out there together. Our friends tease us relentlessly about what we actually do in there. And, no, we do NOT pretend to be Adam and Eve… as far as you know! Haha!
Irises and roses are my favorite flowers. If you stop by, you are guaranteed to leave with a bouquet!
And here’s that (What shall we call it? Unique?) piano in the yard. The one that inspired THIS post.
This place is definitely a diamond in the rough around here. I’ll give you a little tour of the backyard and inside the house, too. They’ve furnished the house with period pieces, and it feels sometimes like we live back in time!
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Big Kahuna and I have known each other since we were kids and have been married for almost 15 years. We are passionate about our family, travel and serving God. We love helping people and bringing them hope. We laugh ourselves to tears watching classic episodes of Saturday Night Live and The Office. Summer is our favorite season, and we live for warm evenings playing with the kids on the beach.
Big Surf is 14 years old. He's a voracious reader, focused, and spends hours building things. He is our resident techie and is also learning to play the violin. He loves to spend his free time playing baseball, flag football, or out on the trails by the house building his clubhouse.
Goofy Foot is ten years old. He devours his free reading books like there is no tomorrow. He is also the family comedian. If you see him, ask him to tell you a joke! He is tender-hearted, social and compliant. When he is not outside riding his bike, you'll find him drawing or writing a funny book.
Beach Bunny is three years old. She is our sunshine! She joined our family through the unbelievable gift of adoption. Beach Bunny loves to snuggle with us and carefully takes care of her baby dolls. She is super silly and must say hi to everyone! One word that describes her is "joy".
36 comments:
OH I love it! What a gorgeous place.
The house is so beautiful! I love old houses.
I haven't been around your blog too long, so I'm sure you've told all this before.. but I'm curious. :) How long are you staying in the house? Are you heading back to your old house when they return?
HELLO, HELLO...
What a delight it was to see you over at my blog...I am looking forward getting to know you.. : )
Okay I know this will probably sound so SILLY..but my husband and I have been praying and asking the Lord for an Old Farmhouse to raise our Children...We live on 2.5 acres currently and have Chickens..What a Blessing they are..especially for the Children..
So just as Erin mentioned..I am new to your blog..as you know..but I am curious at how you came to live there and do you have a home that's awaiting your return..?
Beautiful Pictures by the way..
Hi, Erin and Ruby Jean! Good questions! We plan to live here through the middle of the summer. Then we'll be moving back to our home south of here. It's sure going to be tough moving back, so trying to soak up every moment now! I will FOREVER be a country girl! Praying that when the timing is right The Lord will set our feet squarely on the path to the next adventure!
Wow!!! I am simply in awe and amazement!!! What a gorgeous property. You are mighty lucky to have such splendid friends. And likwise, I am sure of it!!! Thanks for sharing...
Pretty House! Glad you're back to blogging. :)
How absolutely breathtakingly beautiful!! Just gorgeous! I love even more that you know how special it is and to enjoy your time there, and sharing it with all of us!
this house is gorgeous......love it
You are very lucky and I am very jealous, hehe!
Wow they live you live in a little heaven on earth...Gorgeous. I love everything. That piano is just awesome!
What a lovely blog! I enjoyed visiting your blog so much! Your home is gorgeous. I hope you'll visit our blog soon!
Lori
What a neat thing to be able to do. So glad you and your family are having this experience. Thanks for sharing!
Such great inspirational pictures! Thanks for sharing... I love seeing chicken coops. Would you take a picture of your ladies' lovely house too?
It is so beautiful! It makes me sad that you will be leaving this summer. Life in the country is an adventure :) I am sure where ever the Lord leads you will bring joy and adventures!
I just found your blog from the hop. And I am already loving it! How wonderful that you had the opportunity to spend some time in that wonderful house and to even have chickens! I'm going to check out the rest of your blog now...
Rosa
http://rosaspicks.wordpress.com/
bea-u-ti-ful..especially those chickens;)
That place is absolutely breathtaking! Just gorgeous!
We have our pet chickens too, I love them although off the sidewalk would be nice.
totally awesome. I love Diamond in the roughs! That piano? Coolest thing I've seen :)
Gorgeous! What a beautiful place to live, even if only for a while. A country dream come true.
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! It is obvious that you are enjoying the opportunity to stay there. Savor every moment.
1. I love that you said "not a stitch"! Thank you!!!
2. The piano! The chickens! Beautiful, all of it.
3. But best of all, your family! Of course, I'm blown away by BB's cuteness. Those dark brown eyes get me every time. :)
Thanks for your comment on my blog tonight!
I am going to grab some tea and visit with you for a little while! That piano in the garden...oh my. Stunning. LOVE it!
Blessings,
stephanie
What a beautiful home for you to "borrow" for awhile...and how fun!
Very beautiful!!!! Love all the flowers and lush green lawn. The house does look like it's set back in time. I can't wait to see pictures of the inside. I would love to pick up and move to the country sometime, what a great opportunity for your family!
love your blog! thanks for following mine, as well!
your pictures are lovely!!!
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What a gorgeous blog. You must be having a great time in Portugal.
Thank you.
What am amazing gift to take a year and live in an old farm house. SO cool.
Can't wait to see the inside!
oh my goodness you're back!! i'd come here and check every so often and you were still gone. it's so good to see you at it again!!!!!! love the new farm house. what a great idea. will you be staying?? just wanted to say hi and i haven't forgotten you!! :)
Really good post!
Beautiful home, beautiful photos! Love that piano!
How beautiful! That house has a lot of character!
That looks beautiful, what a great place to stay.
Cute blog! I am lovin it. :) I'm looking forward to exploring it more! If you get a second, go check me out and if you like, dont hesitate to follow! :) Have a magical day!
Hi I love your blog I just jumped over here from Kelly's. I was just laughing that your blog style is so beachy We live in southern CA and my husband said...Can't you make our blog tropical? So cute! I recently started blogging to cope with the loss of our son--stillborn 1-24-12. Ministry can be lonely. Grieving in ministry can be agony. I am so glad to be doing some happy reading today.
I love the house and the chickens, we actually raised 3 ducks from eggs even though we live in the city. What can I say, homeschooling mommies will go to any length to give there kids an education. I enjoyed your post thanks for making this hurting mommy smile.
What a memory you will have of your time in this beautiful place! I love seeing your pictures inside and out of this place!
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