Animals
It makes me feel all Jane-Austin-y and would be perfect for hostessing
- Of Icy Fingers And Pedicures
And so another Friday arrives.It's been a cold week here on the farm. Beautiful ice sculptures have formed... from water being pumped out of the old log cabin's basement.Frozen pillars dance in a circle around a fountain of frigid spring...
- Haircut, Anyone?
With the planting finished,I finally had time to tackle a few more items on my Spring chore list. Yesterday was "haircut" day.With the arrival of warmer weather,clipping the Littles and the donkeys is imperative. These four equines seem to hold on to...
- Friday Smiles
For today's post I have a few pictures to share with you...things that make me smile! Like... the piggies... they always make me smile.Yesterday I was doing a little maintenance in the goat pens and I glanced into the pen where the pigs...
- Meet The Neighbors
We are quite lucky to have an auto mechanic about a mile from the farm.Lately we have had to use his services more than we'd like.A couple of our vehicles (and a tractor who's tires burned up while haying)have needed new tires.With construction...
- A Day At The Spa
I treated the "Bigs" to a day at the spa, yesterday.The weather was balmy...in the low 30's. More snow is expected today and later this week, making yesterday the best day for a little routine maintenance. Moonbeam and Donnie were groomed, with...
Animals
The Voice
The sun came out yesterday.
And though the wind was cold, there was some warmth to the sun's rays...
enough to melt the snow.
We have at least another week of January-like temperatures,
so gardening will have to wait.
I planted my sugar peas in small pots in the greenhouse, to get a jump start.
There is never a shortage of chores to be done, no matter what the weather.
Yesterday I worked on grooming the Littles.
Winter has taken a toll on their wooly coats.
We brushed and combed and clipped bridal paths and trimmed hooves.
These two are such good little boys.
They hold perfectly still while I fuss with them.
I always sing to them while I work on their hooves.
I can't tell if they hold still because they like it,
or if they hold still hoping I will finish all the faster and stop the infernal singing!
With Ollie finished and back in the dry lot, I worked on Red.
Red has the most wonderful, long mane and forelock.
We primped and brushed...
(Both my boys are a little knock kneed and pigeon toed!)
Meanwhile Ollie was on the other side of the stall door trying to jump high
enough to see his brother.
Poor boy...
he hates when Red is gone.
Red: "Are we done? Can I have a treat? Are you finished singing?"
"Yes, yes and yes, Red."
After grooming, the dogs and I went to see Grace...
and Andy....
These two are already starting to grow horn buds.
Of the two, Grace is the outgoing one, and rushes right over to jump on my lap.
Andy, on the other hand keeps his distance.
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I have been catching up on a bit of sewing these past few days.
Yesterday I finished this linen pinafore.
I love the feel and look of linen!
This one is embellished with antique buttons and trim.
a garden party, or tea, or even Easter Dinner.
It is for sale in my market place (see Markeplace under blog header)
...but if it doesn't sell, I won't be disappointed.
...but if it doesn't sell, I won't be disappointed.
No, I will be wearing it around the farm this summer if it doesn't sell.
My next pinny will be soft pink linen.
- Of Icy Fingers And Pedicures
And so another Friday arrives.It's been a cold week here on the farm. Beautiful ice sculptures have formed... from water being pumped out of the old log cabin's basement.Frozen pillars dance in a circle around a fountain of frigid spring...
- Haircut, Anyone?
With the planting finished,I finally had time to tackle a few more items on my Spring chore list. Yesterday was "haircut" day.With the arrival of warmer weather,clipping the Littles and the donkeys is imperative. These four equines seem to hold on to...
- Friday Smiles
For today's post I have a few pictures to share with you...things that make me smile! Like... the piggies... they always make me smile.Yesterday I was doing a little maintenance in the goat pens and I glanced into the pen where the pigs...
- Meet The Neighbors
We are quite lucky to have an auto mechanic about a mile from the farm.Lately we have had to use his services more than we'd like.A couple of our vehicles (and a tractor who's tires burned up while haying)have needed new tires.With construction...
- A Day At The Spa
I treated the "Bigs" to a day at the spa, yesterday.The weather was balmy...in the low 30's. More snow is expected today and later this week, making yesterday the best day for a little routine maintenance. Moonbeam and Donnie were groomed, with...