In all seriousness, we are not kidding

No, seriously.  We're not kidding.  But we almost were!  We were sooooo close to getting two pregnant purebred registered Nubian goats and a buck to keep things interesting.  I think that it is just as important to record the crazy things that we didn't actually end up doing, so here's the story...

A new learning experience

It is quiet in the house tonight.  I've put all the younger ones to bed and a couple of the olders ones that are sick right now.  Steve and Ethan and Jordy are out working in the barn preparing for an ice storm that is coming in tonight.  We've never experienced an ice storm and are curious what it will be like. 

It amazes me how much there is to learn with life in the country.  I had no idea it was a whole 'nother world! 

Enter Brisket

 Introducing...Brisket, our new meat cow!

A sweet day with my sweet family

We started a tradition quite a few years ago of having a fancy tea part together with the children to celebrate Valentine's Day.  It has become one of the most special days of the year for our family.  We all look forward to it!  This year we have had an illness going around in all of the children so we didn't do as much baking or decorating as we would've liked to, but we still had a wonderful day together, making memories and enjoying one another.

Spring is on the way!

Spring is on the way!

I was on my way out to the pecan orchard where the kids and I have been hard at work clearing out debris so that Sweetiebelle can be outside grazing when I almost stepped on this beautiful cheery crocus.  She carries with her the bright promise of sweet breezes, sunny days and the delightful time spent working outdoors together.  We have a common goal we are working toward...