Animals
They are always willing to come out for a visit...
especially if Maddie is with us.
With weather predicted in the 40's for much of this coming week,
our snow will most likely disappear.
Somehow, I don't think any of the animals will mind!
- When 20 Degrees Feels Like A Heatwave....
We survived! It was the coldest weekend yet this year.Friday and Saturday were blustery, frigid, windy, with snow squalls...and it felt more like we were living in Siberia! By Sunday it warmed up from 5 degrees to 24 degrees. Standing in the afternoon...
- Favorite Day Of The Week
Do you have a favorite day of the week?Mine...is Sunday!Hands down. Best day. Entire week. We usually reserve Sunday as a family day.We try to always stay home...and love when family comes for a farm visit. But even on the quiet Sundays when...
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- Sundays Are Fun Days!!
Yesterday morning we awoke to a light dusting of snow....we had had some flurries Saturday evening. It looks as if this will have to suffice for our White Christmas...as there is no more snow on the horizon. Since our Christmas preparations are complete,we...
- Snow....finally
No, we did not have snow for Christmas.The snow came right on schedule, however, for Farm Show week.Each January, Pennsylvania has its annual Farm Show...a huge exposition of everything related to farming.And each January, Farm Show week has some...
Animals
January Quietude
After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season,
it was wonderful to be able to enjoy a quiet weekend at home.
Most of Saturday we spent indoors.
I finished one quilt top
and started another, while Hubbs caught up on his reading.
and started another, while Hubbs caught up on his reading.
Sunday morning farm breakfast included fresh homemade blueberry muffins,
which Amanda made with last summer's blueberries,
homemade jams, and omelets (made with farm fresh eggs)
stuffed with feta cheese, caramelized onions, and kale from our garden.
stuffed with feta cheese, caramelized onions, and kale from our garden.
(Yes, we are still picking fresh kale... in spite of the snow!)
While the farm is still covered in a blanket of ice and snow,
temperatures are warmer now...
making outdoor activities more comfortable.
We spent part of Sunday afternoon outdoors with the dogs,
and took them with us as we did the afternoon feeding.
Oakley and Sam playing fetch...
Sadie "swimming" in the snow (this is her favorite time of year)...
And Maddie, just happy to be along for a short walk...
As we travelled along, we fed the horses...
and donkeys...
collected the eggs, and threw scratch to the chickens...
and guineas...
fed the goats...
stopping for a couple of "Dot" pictures...
Dot is our most photogenic goat, and a bit of a camera hog...
Our last stop was a visit with Ginger and MaryAnn.
Not so fond of cold weather, these gals have been spending most of their time indoors.
They are always willing to come out for a visit...
especially if Maddie is with us.
MaryAnn is quite interested in the ball that Maddie has hidden in her mouth!
(So is Oakley!)
(So is Oakley!)
Gotta love those cute piggie snouts!
Of course Tom and Chuck came along with us...
and followed us almost the whole way back to the house.
With weather predicted in the 40's for much of this coming week,
our snow will most likely disappear.
Somehow, I don't think any of the animals will mind!
- When 20 Degrees Feels Like A Heatwave....
We survived! It was the coldest weekend yet this year.Friday and Saturday were blustery, frigid, windy, with snow squalls...and it felt more like we were living in Siberia! By Sunday it warmed up from 5 degrees to 24 degrees. Standing in the afternoon...
- Favorite Day Of The Week
Do you have a favorite day of the week?Mine...is Sunday!Hands down. Best day. Entire week. We usually reserve Sunday as a family day.We try to always stay home...and love when family comes for a farm visit. But even on the quiet Sundays when...
- Friends
You might think me odd when I tell you how exciting yesterday afternoon was for me.But then again, if you know me, you won't think it odd at all! Yesterday afternoon was Super Duper Pooper Scooper afternoon! After a month with snow on the ground...
- Sundays Are Fun Days!!
Yesterday morning we awoke to a light dusting of snow....we had had some flurries Saturday evening. It looks as if this will have to suffice for our White Christmas...as there is no more snow on the horizon. Since our Christmas preparations are complete,we...
- Snow....finally
No, we did not have snow for Christmas.The snow came right on schedule, however, for Farm Show week.Each January, Pennsylvania has its annual Farm Show...a huge exposition of everything related to farming.And each January, Farm Show week has some...