DG and Ladybird

When I first brought Ladybird home, DG was very scared of her. She would run and hide if I even showed the puppy to her! Obviously that has now changed, and DG's natural curiosity is winning out. It looks like these two might soon be the best of friends!

Sooooo ready for spring!!!

We are all so ready for spring here!!!  Meaner won't hunt mice in this. He just surveys his kingdom from the porch. Bessie can't believe she's still stuck eating hay. She's quite perturbed with me this morning. The goats are thrilled that I tossed some sour oranges and wrinkly apples in there with them all. … Continue reading Sooooo ready for spring!!!

Little (temporary) addition

We are currently fostering a three day old puppy for about four weeks. She's one of six left at a no kill animal shelter.  She's definitely made my busy days even busier!!! I have no idea what breed she is. The mother dog wasn't brought in with the puppies.  We'll keep her until she eats … Continue reading Little (temporary) addition

Icy day

It rained ice last night and is still doing it.  Everything is encased with a layer of it, making this look like the Disney movie "Frozen". One lone duck ventured out today. He's the courageous (simple?) one. This is Meaner's world. He is the brave king of the porch, barn, and garage...As long as Bessie … Continue reading Icy day

Figuring out the new barn

I've been trying to figure out what I want in the new barn we plan to build this summer. This is our little mini barn that we currently use (this pic was taken on a cold night so the heat lamps are lit and glowing in the windows): I have piles of sketches, printed tips … Continue reading Figuring out the new barn