Animals
- And Then There Were Fourteen
A week of rain has made outside work next to impossible.I did manage to get in an hour of weeding yesterday and completely cleaned up my asparagus patch. On my way to the garden, I stopped by the pond... a head count yielded 14 ducklings... down...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- Friends
Here on the farmit is hard to stay sad.... with so many smiles... surrounding me.... and friends... who won't let me out of their sight. Dear friends,I am humbled by your generous spirit...offering us condolences and sharing your...
- Too Close For Comfort
Me: "Hey Ginger, MaryAnn... come out and play. It's a beautiful day!Ginger: "Sorry, I just ate. It's nap time." MaryAnn: "I'll come out, Mom. Got any peanut butter celery?" Me: "No, sorry... just Bobby...
- Friday Smiles
Yesterday's sunny skies gave me a chance to visit with all of the animals. Maddie and I set out in the gator at afternoon feed time.Usually Maddie rides shotgun,yesterday she was just too tired. And although it is a bit harder to drive the gator...
Animals
You've Got to Have Friends
One of life's greatest treasures are our friends.
The best of friends are those who are patient and kind,
and tolerate (celebrate) our differences.
One of the things that warms my heart here on the farm,
is how our animals are trans-species friends.
No one seems to mind their differences,
treating each other with mutual respect and even admiration.
I've been accused of giving human traits to animals many times,
but those of you who have various critters of your own will agree that
we all share so many characteristics...
humans and animals....
emotions especially, I think!
I spent quite a bit of time raking the hay yesterday...
enjoying the vistas....
helping the hay to dry with this old trusty rake
(that I have already broke once this week!)
With any luck, we will be able to bale and store this hay sometime this weekend.
(YAY!)
On the way back from the hayfield, I stopped to pick the first of this summer's blueberries.
This is just the beginning, with many more pickings to come.
Before heading back to the house,
we stopped for a visit with Ginger and MaryAnn.
A kiss from MaryAnn....
and Sammy asked for more....
"I love you, MaryAnn" he said.
These scenes happen all the time and warm my heart.
It is my favorite part of farm life....
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
We will be baling hay, hopefully!
See you Monday with more Tails from the Farm!
See how Sammy smiles?
- And Then There Were Fourteen
A week of rain has made outside work next to impossible.I did manage to get in an hour of weeding yesterday and completely cleaned up my asparagus patch. On my way to the garden, I stopped by the pond... a head count yielded 14 ducklings... down...
- Spring Fever...continued
Although Spring is in the air...winter is still on the ground. Our farm is situated on the north side of a gradual slope,so we retain our snow for the longest time.As I drive through the countryside...I watch the fields emerge from beneath the snow.But...
- Friends
Here on the farmit is hard to stay sad.... with so many smiles... surrounding me.... and friends... who won't let me out of their sight. Dear friends,I am humbled by your generous spirit...offering us condolences and sharing your...
- Too Close For Comfort
Me: "Hey Ginger, MaryAnn... come out and play. It's a beautiful day!Ginger: "Sorry, I just ate. It's nap time." MaryAnn: "I'll come out, Mom. Got any peanut butter celery?" Me: "No, sorry... just Bobby...
- Friday Smiles
Yesterday's sunny skies gave me a chance to visit with all of the animals. Maddie and I set out in the gator at afternoon feed time.Usually Maddie rides shotgun,yesterday she was just too tired. And although it is a bit harder to drive the gator...