We’re Trading Bluegrass for Bluebonnets: The Larkz Are Heading Home!
Well, folks, it’s official—we’re packin’ up and heading back to Texas! Kentucky has been good to us, but it’s time to return to the land of barbecue, big skies, and, most importantly, family. Of course, we can’t just throw everything in a truck and speed off into the sunset—first, we have to sell our current home and backyard homestead. (So if you know anyone who wants a house that comes with a built-in farm-to-table experience, send ‘em our way!)
In true Larkz fashion, though, we’re not just letting this place sit idle while we wait for new owners. Nope, we’re still planting a spring garden, because even though we won’t be here to enjoy the harvest, we like the idea of the next folks stepping into a fresh bounty. Consider it our farewell gift—or a sneaky way to make sure the new owners are immediately roped into the homesteading life.
Once we get to Texas, the plan is to build a house on our new acreage… eventually. That means we’ll be bunking with family for a bit while we figure things out. (Pray for them.) But this move isn’t just about a change of address—it’s about a fresh start. We’re taking everything we’ve learned on our little one-acre homestead and expanding. More chickens? Absolutely. Bigger garden? You bet. Cows or pigs? Time will tell, but I have a feeling we’re about to be on a first-name basis with a whole lot of livestock.
Now, don’t get us wrong—this move isn’t going to be all sunshine and smooth roads. There will be good days, bad days, and days where everything seems to fall right into place (which we will immediately question, because nothing ever happens that easily). But through it all, we’ll keep moving forward, one step closer to our dream.
So why are we doing this? Well, for one, we’re not getting any younger, and these Kentucky winters are starting to feel downright personal. Snow, ice, and freezing winds? No thank you. Give us warm Texas breezes and mild winters any day. More importantly, we want to be closer to family—to share meals, stories, and, let’s be honest, probably a whole lot of eggs and homegrown veggies. We’re even planning to grow enough to share with family, friends, and the hardworking folks at our family business.
This move is the start of something new, something bigger, and something that will challenge us in all the right ways. And through it all, we’ll keep our sense of humor, our determination, and probably a few sore muscles from all the fence-building and coop-cleaning ahead.
So here’s to the next chapter! Texas, we’re comin’ home—save us a seat at the table and a spot for the chicken coop!
~~ Larkz
Larkz Homestead 