Catch up on previous weeks of FJIGgy moments here: Week 1 and Week 2. Also, you can catch the community recap of Week 2 over on Elisabeth’s blog, for more joyful moments.

February 15th: Despite recent snow/ice events, we are in desperate need of rain. The almost-2-inches that fell were very needed {even if the chickens did get very grumpy about it all}.
February 16th: The first real day of work in the Garden! Yay! To celebrate, we made the most amazing steak lunch, loosely based on this recipe.
February 17th: Pepper laid her first egg since Halloween! Between going broody and the second hawk attack, she’s taken a nice {deserved} break. Meanwhile Penguin has still only laid one egg, and Pippin decided to go on strike after the snow. Hens, man … what can you do with them?
Bonus FJIG: There are no words to describe what it’s like being loved by a tiny rooster.
February 18th: The first daffodil bloom! What a cheerful highlight on a very blustery and grey day.
February 19th: Discovered the chickens have a pet: a very large bunny appears to be making a nest under the grapevine behind the chicken pen. Bunny is completely unbothered by me being mere feet away inside the pen.
February 20th: A noneventful trip to the dentist for a cleaning, with no follow-ups required.
February 21st: Gathered all the blooming daffodils ahead of 24* overnight lows, and found a Pippin egg in the nesting box. My big fluffy girl is off strike!

I feel like I should also point out that while I haven’t listed it daily this week, the Olympics continue to be a major highlight. Also the internet memes/shared tweets about the Olympics. The fact that so many of us, around the world, are thoroughly enjoying the chaos and delight and enthusiasm. This year has been pure gold on so many levels, and I love it. {I may have to do a Tea Time chat about the Olympics, and my lifelong love of them…}

What glimmers of JOY have you found this week?