Summer Flying By

Are you feeling it?

This summer is going fast.

Too fast!

Last week I had many adventures, besides my daily life on our small farm.

1.  Traveled with "musher" friends to Michigan's Upper Peninsula 

and had a wonderful lunch in Mackinaw City.

2.  Invited to a wonderful dinner in my hometown, 

nestled by Lake Michigan, 

hosted by my childhood friend, 

Dorothy, 

who was visiting from Wisconsin with family.

3.  Headed to an auction last weekend, selling our wares. 

More on that later...

And spent my birthday at the start of this week with my youngest son, 

(the golfer) 

who was/is visiting from California.

FYI, he missed being in the U.S. Open by 2 strokes...he shot a 72.

Next year, Mark!

Photo taken at my Mother's beautiful home, in my hometown.

Enjoyed a week of family, friends, good food, and fellowship, and the week isn't over yet...

so the craziness continues!

Photo courtesy of my son, Mark...

Speaking of crazy, 

our baby goat was really getting into her tree-climbing act!

Little Olive is quite the show off!

Can you see her in the tree, pictured above?

I'll update soon, and should have some news about horse training.

We have decided it is needed...and are making plans.

Amish style.

Stay tuned!

Until then, dear friends.  God willing.

And wishing you many blessings during your summer months!

Sherry

Caprine Joy

We love our new little "kid", Olive.

She's only a week old, but it seems like she has been with us forever.

Our bunnies know her.

And enjoy her antics.

And curiosity.  

Mama's been busy, watching her new adventurous little one.

Up.

Down.

Her world is a playground.

And we love watching her joyful nature.

"The Lord has done great things for us!  

We are glad!"

Psalm 126:3

Until next time, dear friends.  God willing.

Sherry

There's a New Kid in Town

Finally...

Mama...Cocoa...gave birth.

On the last day of April, it happened.

And of course it happened when we were at a nearby town getting our monthly supplies.

What a treat to pull in our long drive and see her peeking out of her small barn/chicken coop, 

with a wobbly newborn by her side.

Her tiny perfect baby (yet unnamed) has a light brown body, 

and looks like she was dipped up past her belly in chocolate!  

Four dark brown legs, 

a dark brown stripe running down her back, 

and around the top of her head.  

She's the softest fur baby I've ever touched.  

Both are doing well.  

And today, with the sun peeking out, they took to "heading out" 

and enjoying some sunshine just outside the door, 

with Mama keeping the curious chickens at bay.  

Photo from last summer...

As I awaited the birth, 

watching Mama bag up and looking so ready to deliver, 

it reminded me of our Lord.

   I had no idea when she would actually be born, 

just as I don't know when Jesus will return.

It is just one more reminder of what a sovereign God we have...

and how good it feels to trust Him for all our needs.  

Thank you Abba, Father, for your goodness...each and every day.

Until next time dear friends, God willing.

Sherry

Caprine Cuddlin'

Well, I've been wondering about Rachael and Levi for quite some time.

They are our goats. 

Rachael came on board as a baby in the summer of 2009.

As did Levi, this past spring.

A registered 100% Boer buckling.

What we farmers like to call..."breeding stock".

There hadn't been any sign of any breeding, although Levi has come of age.

He has even grown a goat-tee!

But I knew, eventually, he would live up to his name as a buck goat.

And a week ago, love was in the air...

A lot of sweet gestures were being bantered about.

Rachael, being Rachael, didn't make it easy for her new suitor.

Even though she would wag her tail in a "come hither" goat sort of way.

And yes, they would even butt heads now and then.

But in the end, when all was said and done, Levi collapsed with joy.

And Rachael wondered if this was "normal"...

Or if he was ever going to get up...

She hoped so, as he was her partner and who she cuddled with for warmth in the night.

After a few minutes, he did...and he had "puppy love" written all over him.

Look ~ a June baby is due...

We'll be planning for a June goat kid now. 

Or two...

Oh, the summer will be devine!

Always God willing...