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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 09:49:15 AM
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Hi, I'm Heather, and I live on 5.5 acres in rural eastern Iowa. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and a 5 month old son. I am a stay at home mom and I raise Shih Tzus and Shelties for a little extra income. We have lived here 4 years (my and my hubby's first home in the country) and I become more and more of a farmgirl every day.
Currently I have 7 Shih Tzus + plus a litter of 4 born 5 days ago, 2 Shelties, 2 mixed breed farmdogs, many cats and kittens, 3 mini horses, 11 pygmy and nigerian dwarf goats (including a 5 day old kid), and tons of chickens. I have Rhode Island Reds, Cochins, bantam Cochins, Buff Brahmas, Delawares, and a silver spangled hamburg. My husband keeps telling me I have enough animals, but you know how that goes. He was nice enough to take care of everybody while I was on bed rest and after I had my baby. I think he secretly liked it.
I also like to do a lot of crafts, when I can find the time. I love gardening, but my gardening is kind of a disaster area this year, due to having 2 small children. I also enjoy sewing, knitting, needlepoint, jewelry making, painting, reading, scrapbooking, and cooking. There really isn't much that I'm not interested in.
Well, I can't wait to get to know you all!
Heather |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 10:04:24 AM
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Hello and welcome Heather, it seems you are having a very interresting life and lots of people to take care of. You will enjoy this place, it is fun and they are always some projects going on. I like to quilt myself and have only 2 cats at home.
Looking forward to get to know you too.
Corinne |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 10:08:12 AM
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Thank you for the warm welcome! I was just responding to another post about ducks when I realized I forgot them in my list! I have White Pekin and Rouens!  |
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sunshine78
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Cynthia
Western
Nebraska
106 Posts |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
2004 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
2004 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:05:57 AM
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| Hi Heather from another Eastern Iowan. I'm from near Cedar Rapids. Your animals sound great. You have your hands full with the two little ones. |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:19:51 AM
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Welcome Heather!!! My husband says the same thing about me..too many animals! I truly don't think that is possible..haha. Sounds like you get alot done with little ones like you have!!
It will be fun to get to know you here!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mom2knk
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Blanche
So Cal
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:35:46 AM
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| Hi and welcome Heather!! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:49:37 AM
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A BIG warm welcome to you Heather! Can I come play on your farm? You have all the animals I have always wanted! Sounds like you have a wonderful life! You will love it here at MJF!!! Come often!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:53:49 AM
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Welcome Heather - my grandparents owned and the family still has a farm near Joice, Iowa. What beautiful country, and it will be fun to hear more about your life on the farm.
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 12:17:00 PM
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Welcome, Heather. It sounds like you have a very busy, very fulfilling life. I'm glad you found us.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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MzzBee
Farmgirl in Training
12 Posts
Rebecca
VA
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 1:29:32 PM
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Hi, Heather,
Welcome from Virginia! You are a busy girl but surrounded by all the things you love. Enjoy every day.
"Don't wear perfume in the garden... unless you want to be pollinated by bees." (Anne Raver) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 1:51:16 PM
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Welcome Heather!
You sound like a very busy mom and farmgirl! Welcome to the forums!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 2:52:38 PM
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Welcome, welcome, welcome.
Glad you are here with us.
Carol Sue
Enjoying the moments. |
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MamaHumbird
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Holly
Cleveland
Missouri
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 8:55:34 PM
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Hi Heather! I was born & raised here in Missouri, but I did live in Iowa for over a year, in Eldridge & DeWitt. I absolutely loved it, but I had no family so I moved back home. Let me know what you think of Iowa, I think the people are wonderful. I couldn't believe what a wonderful place it could be.
Hang in there,
Holly
Cleveland, MO |
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