flying the coop

I have a couple of hens who

insist on flying the coop.

Literally.

It's the only way I can figure out

that they are getting out.

It happens almost every day.

And today,

I just let them do their thang.

Freedom never felt so good.

They told me so.

I came outside to find them

wandering through the garden,

just eating bugs & keeping an eye

on things.

They were squealing with delight.

And now that my garden season

is about over,

thanks to this dessert-like drought

(and a water bill $150 more than normal. GASP!),

I'm thinking it's time to let all the girls

loose to enjoy the property.

It's going to be a chicken fiesta!

Anyway,

here's a few pics from my little

homestead today:

I also found this adorable little guy in my garden.

And he found this impressive watermelon.

Here's my translation of

what Dino the kitty-cat was thinking:

"You have got to be kidding me.

What is SHE doing here?"

And here's that cute little guy again.

With his cute little kitty.

And my cute little garden.

I hope you have a lovely day

on your homestead, too!