All our 2012 lambs have arrived! Ciaran was kind enough to lamb around 10am this morning which was wonderful timing because I happened to already be in the barn and Andrew (4) got to witness birth for the first time. “Mom, they just popped right out!” His description is pretty accurate, Ciaran appeared to have … Continue reading
me: grande soy chai, extra hot, extra foam S’bucks schmuck: $4.83 at the window please me: dear drive through, you are heavenly (my head), what the %?!*&??? (my wallet) This exchange happens about once a week, a little more lately since my awesome better half got me a whopper of a SB gift card for … Continue reading
I’m in the barn all hours of the day and night lately, and for the most part in the dark! Inside the barn things are bright and bustling and each day brings new lambs. Many lambs as a matter of fact – I think Carole’s count is well over 30 at this point! On Wednesday … Continue reading
This week has brought just a bit of snow so far, which is nice considering it is February in upstate NY. I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I don’t really miss dealing with the snow, but I do miss playing in it. Chloe and her babies are doing exceptionally well. I am … Continue reading
There is a lamb living in my kitchen, and his name is Easter. I (perhaps foolishly) involved my four year old, Andrew, in the naming process thinking he’d go with one of my suggestions – Eli, Ezra, Ethan, etc – but he came up with Easter all on his own. His first idea was “Heaven” … Continue reading
This morning I witnessed the birth of this season’s first lambs at Foster Farm. It was exhilarating, and this ewe couldn’t have had better timing. On Friday, I learned that my contract work will come to an end this February, at least with my current client. In the wake of this news, I couldn’t help … Continue reading
It’s been a good week. At the farm, these boys are getting quite big and rowdy. Rowdy enough, after a season out to pasture, that I don’t get too close these days (I have little experience handling cattle and while the boys aren’t maliciously aggressive, they are aggressive and big!). Meg’s heart truly belongs to … Continue reading
Feeling thankful this weekend for a few days with family and little else to do. This morning was spent with my wooly ladies in the brisk sunshine. Last week’s snow still lingers but as temperatures rise today I think it won’t last- just as well so the flock can keep enjoying grass! The last month … Continue reading
Lately, when I look out the window, I wonder if I’ve been magically been transported to the pacific northwest. Nope. I haven’t. But, since August we’ve been slammed with a LOT of rain. Back in August, our area was hit hard with this thing called a “hurricane”. What?! In ustate NY? WE got a hurricane? … Continue reading
The past three weeks have been a whirlwind on the farm, at home and in general. We’ve been busy with preschool, fiber shows, lots of consulting work projects for me, tons of super fun From Scratch Club activities and a slew of doctor appointments. This morning I’m off to another appointment so I thought I’d … Continue reading
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