They're Moving In

Grandma and Grandpa are moving in.   Yes.  In about five months, my parents will be nestled into a renovated efficiency apartment in our backyard.  It's a big deal.  We've been planning and discussing and debating and determining for months now.  Where is the best place for our aging parents?  After looking at many senior living facilities we've finally decided that it comes down to dignity.  And of course family.  Thus, we have begun the process of barn renovation.

The bottom 2/3 on the left side will become a small apartment for my ninety-something year old parents.   In the meantime we have to find a temporary home for our 2 chickens, and then build a new home for the hens as well.  Freckle's and Eagle's  small coop in the barn will be removed to make way for Adeline and Leonard.   Despite all of the wonderful things about the renovation, I must confess, I am going to miss the sweet and shabby barn we've enjoyed these past nineteen years. 

So long rotten barn doors.

So long old asphalt siding.

So long chicken coop.

So long makeshift balcony. 

So long charming, charming, ugly barn. 

Welcome home mom and dad.