Spring Blooms!

Honeybee!

Summer Plans and Dreams...

 The time has come to start planning summer travels, and the truth is, the planning has been underway for almost a year now.  

Here is one hint of what we are considering, although the final decision has not yet been made.

Enjoy!  And more hints for more destinations may be forthcoming!

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New Life on the Farm

Life on a farm is always interesting.  Last week we were dealing with death;. This morning, life!

As with spring, the wildflowers and fruit trees are in full abundance with some even beyond flowering and now in full leaf.  

And new babies enter the world.

Yesterday we were leaving the house for a quick jaunt to East Texas and the world famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton when were were surprised to see one of our cows in the last throws of calving.  As we sat there we watched the birth and new calf until it stumbled to its feet.

Later in the day we saw another newborn, and our neighbor said she saw what she believes to be a third new calf as well.

Then, last night we noticed that one of our ewes was showing signs of lambing so we quickly spread fresh shavings and prepared a place for new arrivals.  At 11, no lambs.  But when I woke up at 1:15 or so and went out we had a bright eyed baby boy.  I checked one more time before heading back to bed and there was another lamb just born and being cleaned up by Grace (the momma).

 

This morning found us all tired (including Momma Sheep) but excited. It is hard to get pictures through the enclosure wire, but we were able to get a few.  I am sure more updates are upcoming!

 By the way, our LGD (guardian dog) looks rather confused this morning.