Birth of a Barn

Posted By on December 19, 2009

I seem to be pinching myself a lot lately. The barn is under construction and making good progress. I will be able to get the chickens settled in their new home before Christmas. Here are a few pictures of the progress.

Drilling holes for the posts

Drilling holes for the posts

Posts are set.

Posts are set.

Set and wrapped

Set and wrapped

Trusses on and roof framed

Trusses on and roof framed

Roof going on

Roof going on

Concrete being poured

Concrete being poured

The concrete will cover the feed room and the milking room and the General Store. It looks so nice! The boys even signed their names in the porch of the General Store. It was dark so we had to use flashlights and almost waited too long.

Samuel with their handywork

Samuel with their handywork

Barn wood going up

Barn wood going up

Front of the General Store

Front of the General Store

The awning went on today as well. I will take those pictures tomorrow. It is supposed to rain all day though.

Chicken coop complete with skylights

Chicken coop complete with skylights

I can’t wait to unveil the finished product. I don’t know how I got so blessed. I am living the dream…”The second star on the left and straight on until morning…” (Wendy)

Y’all come back now!

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I am a work at home Mom of two of the best boys ever. I am a Nationally Certified Master Groomer and have been grooming out of my home for the last 12 years. We have recently moved to Greenbrier Tn on 27 acres. We are new to the "homesteading thing" but we are excited to learn. We hope to be filling our farm with many critters and a garden. We are homeschoolers so everything is a unit study to us. It has been fun to see the boys help Dad cut firewood. We will also be learning how to build a chicken coop in the near future as well. I have been making handcrafted soap lately as well and I am seeing an improvement in that business as well. It is all natural vegetable and goat milk based soaps. Can't wait to share this experience with everyone.

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6 Responses to “Birth of a Barn”

  1. kris says:
    December 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    It is absolutely amazing Elaine! Can’t wait to show the kids the pictures! Congratulations!
    Kris

  2. Kris Vazquez says:
    December 21, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Incredible barn! Can’t wait to see the completed project. We are definitely going to have to plan a visit to your farm. I’m so happy for you!

  3. john says:
    December 21, 2009 at 7:39 am

    wow!
    if i believed in luck i would say your the luckiest person i know! But since i believe in GOD i am gonna say WOW! sister you are blessed!!! and i am happy for yall! maybe someday i will have one to.merry Christmas! I hope you jacob,sam,and quinn the best christmas ever! your friend,
    John Barnless:)

  4. Tab says:
    December 20, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Wow, that is one heck of a structure!!! I am so happy for you!!

  5. Debbie Naylor says:
    December 20, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Elaine, that is awesome! That is not a barn; that is a showpiece! What chicken wouldn’t want to live in that???? I’m excited for you guys…..

  6. MOM says:
    December 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    As Mrs. Drugger would say, “It is by the grace of God that we…” We all need God’s grace and some of us see it for what it is. You, dear heart, are one of the blessed ones who see it! Will be looking for more of those fantastic photos. It really looks great!

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