SNOW!

I love the idea of waking up to snow. After hearing about the snow predictions coming I was excited to see the results of the snow slowly piling up this morning. I also got to hear the soft taps of the snow falling on the roof at 5AM when my little pup, Nova, woke me because she wanted to go downstairs. I wasn't excited to be woken up so early, but I was happy to fall back asleep to the calming sound of the snow on the tin while cuddled up under several blankets.

I hope everyone else was also pleased to wake up to the winter...I mean fall..wonderland. My mother was off from school of course, so we took a walk in the woods this afternoon (one of our favorite snow-day activities). The dogs really enjoy running in the snow, eating it, and playing together in it. The llamas seemed to be shivering, they shouldn't have been cold though with their thick fleeces. Chester, the bunny, was sitting in the snow, unaffected by the cold. And you know I enjoyed it... Well, I just wanted to make this short post (between studying) and share some photos from my snow day. What did you get into today?

-The Farmer's Daugther

Farm Life

This week has been an unusual and exciting week on the farm (and elsewhere) and it is only getting more exciting as the week rolls on. First of all..last weekend...

On Saturday I attended a family reunion with my parents (and Nova!). It was my Mom's side of the family and I only knew about 25% of the people there. Maybe not even that many. I'd never really been to a family reunion before but it was a good experience. Lots of good food, people to talk to, a very beautiful setting (a family farm) and comfortably cool weather. I don't want to ramble on about the reunion so I'll just show you a photo so you can get an idea of most of the people that came.

Sunday was a relaxing day, my beau and I explored the woods on his ATV, went swimming and picked the first watermelon off the vine in the garden. I was very excited about this watermelon. It's a small variety watermelon, my Mom calls it "ice-box watermelon". We checked the signs online so we could be sure it was ripe and it seemed to meet the qualifications but when I went to cut it open the next day...it was still white inside, it was very unripe still. I hope we have better luck with the next one.

Monday was another exciting day because my Dad brought home the dog he had been intending to adopt. He picked her out last week and she went through all the vaccinations, spaying and rest after her spaying surgery before she could come home with him. She is an Australian Cattle Dog, also known as a Red Heeler. Her name will be Wiley because of her resemblance to a coyote. Hopefully, like Miss Ellaneous did, I will be able to dedicate a post to her with photos and funny stories about her soon! You would think Miss Ellaneous and I coordinated adopting dogs together.

On Monday I also hung out with my good friend from high school who is getting married in 3 days!! I have a feeling it is going to be a very big event! I'm a little bit nervous about her wedding and the festivities coming up for her but I'm sure everything will run smoothly. After I pick my hair style for sure and finish my MOH toast..I'll be ready to stand by her side.

I made these really cute coasters out of old t-shirts at the bride's house

I better go get ready for the day!
Until Next Time...
The Farmer's Daughter