I'm not really sure how to follow that last post except with random pictures of goats.
In just 24 hours the Easter bunny piece became my second most popular entry of all time. And I never saw it coming. I'm humbled and honored by the love with which you embraced those words.
Truly. Thank you.
For seeing my heart and for trusting me with yours.
Okay, okay. The goats.
Meet Stelaria and Melissa (named after the chickweed and lemon balm fairies from the Herb Fairies books), our newest additions!
We brought them on from a friend's farm last week and well, we're smitten. Goats are the bees knees if you ask me. Friendly, funny, and just naughty enough to keep us on our toes.
We can't wait until we can milk these ladies – for drinking fresh, for making cheese, and for soap of course.
Oh my, yes.
Last night Pete turned the whole flock out onto pasture. It's been a long winter and they momentarily lost their minds, romping and racing and scampering about. The flock still has hay to eat, but they are optimistically nibbling away at the little green they can find.
I feel a little like that about spring at the moment.
Optimistically waiting, and devouring every bit of spring that I see.
That's it for now. Thanks again, friends.
For being fabulous.
Because for the record I think you're the bees knees, too.
Rachel, what do you plan to do with all those sheep? I am wanting a Nubian goat for cheese making but Paul is not convinced. He thinks they will eat our truck tires. They won’t, will they?
I loved how you explained all the magic to your kids. Now I don’t have to be afraid of the question when it comes.
I totally understand how the animals feel about wanting spring. My chickens have been the same, but have been loudly disappointed these past few days. Look what happened here….
http://byhookandthread.blogspot.ca/2014/03/snow-day.html
have a good one.
I love the part where you mention that the animals lost their minds. 🙂
Yes yesterday’s post was wonderful I found myself coming to the same conclusion when my daughter turned two. I allowed just a little magic in and it changed her whole way of doing things.
Goodness, no. Goats are very smart, but we’ve never had issues with them making mischief yet. We have taken them on walks with us off leash, they respect the fence, etc. I think of them as really affectionate dogs that we can milk. My only experience is with Nubians who are among the most docile and well-behaved.
That doesnt look much like spring weather to me! Goodness.
Such a perfect description of goats — “Friendly, funny, and just naughty enough to keep us on our toes,” indeed! Your goats sound darling…
Cheers!