Well, today’s been a bad day in the world, and I need something to take my mind off the sorry things that have happened today, though my heart and prayers go out to all that are affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon.

I decided it’s been a while since we had a chicken update! They are almost 4 weeks old- how wonderful, right?

(Hey! You! Yes, you… you know you were missing us, right?)

It has taken us a while to get to know the chickens and their personalities, but everyone has a name now. Fliza was aptly named, as she is a bit flighty but clearly wants to be in the limelight. So unless Fliza turns out to be a guy-sa, I think that will stay her name.

Jared has named his chick Xena. Yes, you got it. As in Xena Warrior Princess. I told him he could name her and that is what he chose, so I will have no further comment on the subject.

The twins I decided to name after the more famous Bronte sisters, Emily and Charlotte. I know they weren’t really twins, but do you know HOW HARD it is to find decent girl twins of literary acclaim?! I settled. And if you are gonna settle, the Bronte sisters aren’t so bad. No Jane Austen, but you get the picture. 😉

Without further ado, here are the chickens at 4 weeks.