Well, this is it. We have a blog to keep you posted on what's up in the world of our bees. A little background on our girls:
The bees we have started with are Italian bees- they are supposed to be the easiest and most laid back of the different bees. The starter package of bees we received weighed 3 pounds- roughly 13,000 bees inside. Melissa made a video showing the release party, but the live show was awesome. They bees are, in fact, very calm and not aggressive. Yet.

They are living in Hawke Point, MO- about an hour north of St. Louis. Marsha's dad owns a nice little country plot, and the bees have full access to all the amenities- pond, flowers, trees...

Right now, we are visiting them about once a week to check on the progress. It is a fascinating experience- I never thought my mind would be "buzzing" with thoughts about bees. I feel like I am addicted, though, and hope to rub off on a few of you.