we are thoroughly enjoying our new feathered friends. each morning the excitement that we all share to go down and check on our five little chickens is so great. they are a part of our family now. i didn't realize how quickly that would happen or even if it really would happen, but they truly are. they are so sweet and loving after only being with us for a few days. they let the kids hold them on their laps and they doze off to sleep for little naps. even gemma bird is completely smitten and impressively gentle with them. there is just nothing sweeter than a kid with a baby chick. i think i will be a little sad when it's time for them to move outside into their coop. i will definitely miss the sweet sound of chirping in the house.

thank you to all of you who shared your chicken stories and advice with us, they were all so fun to read. also aubrey and i finally named our chicks, so we have peekie, pingu, yoko, tulip and lupe aka lupe tortilla. haha, can you guess who named who?

footnote: thank you the measure for gemma's sweet play suit and headband.