Trouble in Paradise

We have a stinking, marauding, sneaking 'coon. This is one of the nastiest chicken thieving raccoons in South Texas. So far I have spent countless hours repairing my coop and shoring up any perceived weak spots only to find myself missing another bird! Now I know the nature films when we were kids made raccoons look cute...BUT THEY ARE NOT! They are strong and clever and this one is fat on my chickens! I told my hubby get a trap and get this thing...I had two chickens and two chicks in my dining room last night for safe keeping. Okay. Rant over.

My hip is doing well and it is so wonderful to be able to do the things I was unable to do. I am so thankful for this second lease on life! (Thanks for asking, KJ)

My cranberries came out well and I am planning on making cookies with them tonite! Daughter and I are going to make oatmeal with chocolate chips and the craisins as well as a batch of chewy chocolate with Peppermint frosting! Did I mention how much I love this time of year?

Hubby and son in law are going paint balling whle we bake...so they'll be hungry!

Hope everyone has a great weekend....