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| fiddlegirl89 |
Posted - May 30 2008 : 8:28:11 PM
Hi....I'm Kayla! I'm 19, I live on a farm in south central KY, and I milk two cows twice a day. My family also raises chickens, turkeys, pigs, and beef cattle, and we have an extensive garden. Our goal is to live off of the land we have. We moved here from GA (where my Dad was a fireman and a pastor) a few months ago, and we are loving KY! Our animals are raised happy and healthy, mostly grass-fed, and beyond organically.
My Mom found MaryJane's book at a bookstore a while back, and called me on the way home...."You are going to love this great book I found!!" Mom and I both read MaryJane's stuff and I have made some of the aprons...I love making and wearing aprons!
I love bluegrass music, and I play the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. My family and I play together, and we have sung and played in churches in the south-east.
I also cook most of my family's meals, and I am experimenting with cheese-making. I grind whole wheat to make our own bread as well. All of our dairy products come from my cows, and are made by my mom and I (mostly I!)
I was homeschooled and I graduated in 2006. The first time I ever stepped foot in a classroom was a few months ago...my 15 year-old brother taught a high-school history class and we all went with him. I have three brothers, ages 15, 9, and 6, all of whom are homeschooled as well.
I am a stay-at-home daughter, and I would like to appretice under a traditional midwife sometime in the future. I am also learning everything I can about being a wife and mother, hoping that that time will come before too many years! No, I don't have any prospects yet! Never had a boyfriend. ( I love saying that...it just shocks so many people!)
I love to craft just about anything...mostly knit and crochet things, but I also love to sew.
And I think that about sums me up! My Dad says that it would be quicker to tell people what I didn't do!
Oh, and I also take care of my family's website....designing, redoing, pictures, whatever! Come and see us at www.custerfamilyfarm.com . You can also see some of my past projects, as well as things I am working on now on my blog. Just follow the link off of our home page-Our Family Blogs, and click "Kayla" on the top of the page. Leave me a comment so I know you were there! You'll find pics of my stuff on the photo page....in "Kayla's" album.
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com |
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Jun 30 2008 : 11:25:10 AM
HI kayla !! great to see another Ky girl here .
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 2:16:59 PM
oh yay!! i hear luna (rhineyville, ky) is ready to start our kentucky chapter (she's near elizabethtown) ... so be watchin' for info soon!
we'll gather at freedom valley soon too .. i'm in wonderful GREEN County! (about a dozen miles from GREENSBURG). XO
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 1:48:13 PM
Welcome Kayla , I am so excited to see another farm girl here, I dont live very far from you just out side the big city of Edmonton Miss Wilma
Farm Girl #96
http://www.picturetrail.com/misswilmasplace
http://misswilma.blogspot.com/ |
| 82kygal |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 04:50:22 AM
Hey Kayla this is Laura the other Kentucky Newby. Did you read my welcome wagon page?Getting together at Frannie's sounds like a blast. I am really looking forward to meeting you. What an amazing person you are. Very nice to meet you and I hope to learn lots from you.
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jun 23 2008 : 05:21:11 AM
Hey Kayla, to find a chapter near you go to the home page then scroll down to start or join a chapter click on that then once on that page go to chapter search. Hope this helps.
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| fiddlegirl89 |
Posted - Jun 22 2008 : 9:09:19 PM
WOW...thanks for all of the great replies! I've been quite busy here lately....my Dad and brothers had to make a trip to GA a couple of weeks ago, and about the same time, my mom sprained her ankle. So for a few days, I had to take care of all of our animals (quite the chore...took me two hours morning and evening!) and do everything inside as well. Thankfully, the boys weren't gone for very long! I've still been doing pretty much everything inside, as well as milking out 7 gallons of milk a day, because my mom is still on crutches and can't do anything.
I got a bunch of cheesemaking supplies in last week, and yesterday I bought "the" cheesemaking book, so I will be getting into more of that soon. This morning I had 16 gallons of milk in the fridge! Anyone else here make cheese? I already make mozzarella, ricotta, cottage, and those of that nature, but I'm going to start making hard cheeses next.
It's been a while since I made my starch, and I've only done it once. The house we have moved in to is smaller than our house in GA, and I don't really have a room yet (we're building on...soon) so most of my stuff (everything except the yarn I absolutely couldn't live without!) is still in storage. All that to say that I think the book I got the recipe out of is in a box somewhere under a lot of othr boxes...somewhere! The book is entitled "Mrs. Dunwoody's Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping: Timeless Wisdom and Practical Advice." A fascinating book!
It would be great to get together with other farmgirls...my mom and I would like to get more information about the chapter nearest us....how would I go about that?
This is great!
http://www.custerfamilyfarm.com |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 4:41:25 PM
Kayla, I have to say that it's great to see a young girl have real interests. How cool!!! you are going to love it here!!
monica
After seeing you website I just wanted to say that you are really going to fit in here perfectly. I have already made laundry soap from a recipe I found here, but I have to ask how do you make home made starch?
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| elphie0503 |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 12:52:00 PM
Big shout out from Texas, Kayla! I'm not from Kentucky, but all y'all girls team up you might be able to take over the world!!!!  It's so nice to see someone younger have an interest in things that matter such as family and farm! Keep it up girl!
Samantha
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jun 20 2008 : 05:30:44 AM
Hey Kayla, from your hometown pike co., Wow I got on here this am to see all the new farmgirls & started reading your intro and thought this family sounds familiar. the more I read I knew, I went to school with your mom at GCA. And talked to you and your mom at different events in our county. I had no idea yall had move it was quite a shock. Please keep us updated on all your goingons. You are going to love this place its great! So welcome from your old hometown!!!! Tell Mom (pam) Hello for me. Love ya Karen. Ps. now who am I going to get to teach me how to play the fiddle? LOL. |
| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Jun 19 2008 : 9:42:20 PM
Kayla - welcome to the farmgirl group! Gosh...you sound like the younger version of me with your interests (bluegrass, mandolin, crafts, farming and more...)! Actually I'll be 28 in a few months. I know all about Columbia as I use to make a pitstop there from my old hometown over to my aunt Wilma's house (Miss Wilma on here). I always loved the Dairy Queen there. I still know a few folks down that way. Wonderful small town.
Welcome to the board and I hope that you enjoy your stay here. :)
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
http://www.craftyclipart.com |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 09:24:59 AM
Got the packet and willing to get it going....
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 08:51:39 AM
Wrelcome Kayla (a little late but just found this thread) young farmgal! Wow...it is so nice to read about your family and know what wonderful folks are still trying to live simple. I hope you visit here often and welcome to the family!!!
I found your blog site fascinating.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 08:45:12 AM
gosh .. we have so many farmgirls from KENTUCKY!! let's talk with miz luna when she returns from "joisey" about getting together a 'chapter' (she already has the packet i think). it would be grande fun visiting each other at each other's homes. going on 'gurlfren trips' .. crafting .. and all other manner of fun! xo, frannie
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| Lainey |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 07:19:29 AM
Welcome Kayla from yet another Kentucky farmgirl. I'm from the east central part of the Commonwealth near Richmond. I'm enjoying your website and blog, and I love that 'Anne' dress you and your friend made. It's beautiful! I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jun 09 2008 : 10:05:57 AM
Hey there Kayla! Welcome!!! You are quite a busy young woman! Wow, you have been taught well. Looking forward to getting to know you and learning from you! Yo have a really nice family blog and I love the picture of your Dad taking "Outlaw" to the pen! Great family pictures! You will love MaryJane's Farm!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202149
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jun 06 2008 : 01:30:42 AM
Kayla,
The wonderful thing is how you know how to enjoy life in the simple things.
Quite an accomplisment for you age. Good for you.
Will be so glad to hear more from you in the coming weeks.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| farmama_3k4h |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 07:22:17 AM
Hello Kayla,
I live between Columbia and Greensburg. I homeschool my three children, two of which play violin. I love to sew, garden, fish and ride horses. It sounds as if we have a lot in common. I will visit your blog and invite you to visit mine as well.
God Bless you,
Ribbons -n- Rags
www.ribbonsnrags.blogspot.com
Farm and barn girl since birth. |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 06:31:26 AM
Howdy, Kayla, from the northern part of Kentucky! Sounds like a wonderful life you have, all the animals, living off the land and loving it with a close family.
This is a great forum, and there are MANY Kentucky girls on here, as you've already noticed. Seems like you'll fit right in...so Welcome!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 9:39:00 PM
Kayla
Great website and blogs and a lovely family. Love that apron and the blacksmithing your brother does. The soap also sounds yummy.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 9:28:13 PM
Welcome Kayla
to the forum and to Kentucky. I'm in Rineyville not to far from you. I love all that you are doing. I'm a proud former (always) home schooling mom (my boys are 21 and 18) and love to see and hear about young adult former homeschoolers. I will check out your website and blog.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| Marcy |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 05:33:27 AM
Hi Kayla,
Welcome. Your gonna love it here. Your blog is great! Thanks for sharing.
Take care,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
| chellybelly |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 05:23:01 AM
Hi Kayla!
Welcome! Your family sounds great. I'm schooling my children and hearing from homeschool grads like you gives me even more determination to keep going all the way through.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #203
http://theonewhoholdsthebaby.blogspot.com/ |
| lilyblossom |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 05:32:42 AM
Hi Kayla - welcome to the farm!
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl |
| handyam |
Posted - May 31 2008 : 5:10:27 PM
HI Kayla--I live half way between Columbia and Greensburg. I enjoyed looking at your site. I make aprons as well--I use to do smocking, but haven't for a long time. I always thought (and still do) that smocking is so pretty.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
| farmgirlkate |
Posted - May 31 2008 : 07:56:14 AM
Hi Kayla! It's nice to meet you. I'm so glad you're here-I think you're going to like it. Your family has a great web page. My uncle was a blacksmith and while I can shoe horses, I could never do all the stuff he could do. You guys have a great place-I hope you feel welcome here :)
kate
"You only have what you give..."" |
