More Snow! Figures...we're in MINNESOTA!

It's February 26th and again it's snowing. We had a nice melt down last week with highs near the 50's! Then "Old Man Winter" came and dumped a good 16 inches on us. Then, to be just a bit more rude we're getting another 3 inches today. When will it ever stop?!




Bonnie my Father-in-Law's Belgian Mare

 




Molly the Mule

 


The "Chicks" are in their ugly teenager stage!

 



Attempting to take pictures of Chet is like trying to get a child with A.D.H.D eating sugar to stop long enough to get a decent pose!

 

My Farm Boy

This is the man that's captured my heart. Has made me smile everday. Is the most honest caring man in the world. Is a great provider in all things. Has made me into his "Farm Wife". 

Chunky Western Necklaces on the Mind!

To catch you up to speed, I am indeed married and yet having another wedding! Joe and I eloped the first time and didn't have anyone but ourselves there. This time around we're getting married in a little white church by our farm. Here's a picture of the back-side. This church hasn't been used in forever!

My bridesmaids are all going to be wearing black dresses of their choice with cowboy boots. I've decided I would make them all different colored chunky western necklaces and earrings for their gift and to wear during the ceremony. Here's some of my ideas...

I'm wanting to do different design types and with different charms. This will be a new first! Wish me luck!

Spring Chicks!

Here's the new "crop" of chicks that Joe bought off of Craigslist (a wonderful website!). We aren't sure what breed everyone is, but it'll be fun to figure that out as they grow.

My First attempt at a PIE!

The end result turned out like a 2nd graders 4H pie (or maybe even worse) but the taste is fine and it turns out its even edible! That's a winner in my mind. The pie is a berry and apple pie. My huge issue (which Im sure most struggle with) is getting a smooth top crust with a presentable crust...suggestions? PLEASE! :-)

Winter Pictures

"The Girls" waiting patiently for Breakfast

Breakfast!

"Sawyer" My 6 year old Doberman

 Our coming 2 year old Hereford/Angus gals

"Chet" my 2 year old Black Lab. I just got him and he was a 100% inside dog, he's turned out to be an awesome farm dog helping with chores.

"Big Cheif" or BC for short. I get so attached to our steers...he'll go off to Steak Heaven soon.

February is a time for love...

A love of being a Farmer's Wife. I'm still in a dream world living this life. I wouldn't want it any other way. I love doing chores when Joe has other things to do. The cows and I have figured each other out. Miss #2 (Xena) and I have actually become buddies. She used to torture me, by either snorting and tossing her head or even running up to me. Her and I have a new found love for each other. It all started with her trusting me enough to let me scratch her ears and forehead, then she let me touch her belly and legs. Today was a WHOLE new chapter in our relationship. I jumped on her from the stock tank and she just stood there. Now, I must remind you this is a Black Angus who wanted to kill me no more then a month ago. It must me February's love in the air!

We have had a lot of nice weather, then snowy weather, and now just stuck in a windy cold -10 degree week (yuck!) The water tanks freeze almost instantly now, the snow is no fun to walk through with buckets, and the chickens would rather hang out inside then come out. Come on Spring...you're wanted!