Day Begins

"As the leaves blow in the cool fall air, I am reminded that winter will soon be here. The hay is stored in the barn, the firewood in the shed, and meat and produce preserved, I feel secure. My family sleeps as I kindle a fire in the cookstove. The kitchen warms. Fresh eggs and milk, bacon for breakfast. I am a father, husband, farmer, hunter and provider. Another day has begun." RW

Friday, April 20, 2012

Kidding and lambing season is almost over for the spring. We only have one more doe left to kid anytime now. So far this year has been filled with little buck kids. 7 bucks and only one doe. Brownie and Queenie's kids have been weaned, so we now have lots of milk for our use. Fresh homemade ice cream tonight, yum. The beef cow is now out to pasture at the homestead. We've spread manure on the back field, so we are really looking forward to the rain that is forecast. The "new" manure spreader worked like a charm behind Gideon's Allis Chalmer's C. Baseball and Softball season are keeping us busy right now, but we are still working hard on our off days. Keep in touch.