Archive for the ‘Animals - Pets’ Category
March 8, 2010 – Fog Sets In
With the warming temperatures and deep low clouds overhead, a dense fog has/is enveloping us.
Even during the day it is not clearing out. But signs of green are appearing in the mud season!
one year ago…”Sunday Afternoon Class”
March 2, 2010 – One Cat or Two?
Ora (black) and Steeeeve! (gray) enjoy lounging in the strengthening spring rays.
Do you prefer to see one cat in an old bushel basket on a sunny day?
Or do you prefer to see two cats in a basket?
one year ago…”Real Raised Beds”
January 3, 2010 – Mazie in the Snow
There’s nothing quite like a black and white dog in the snow!
Maizie watches the snow come down.
one year ago…”Reusing Christmas Tree”
September 4, 2009 – Maizie Ready for Makeover
Mazie must be tired of the same old monochromatic black and white look.
When I was painting the barn and went in the house for a glass of water, I found that Maizie grabbed the paintbrush out of the stain can and decided it would be great to rub on. Now she’s sporting a rather stiff ...Read more.
August 2, 2009 – Girls Make Their Own Photo Shoot
The girls were inspired with the recent photo shoot and took their own cameras and creativity outside.
The kitten named Oragif (ora) on the Farmall Cub seat.
Jill takes in the essence of sunflower.
Fun on the clothesline.
Hangin’ by the barn.
Hiding behind the trees.
one year ago…”Envirothon Part 2: Touring Arizona”
July 7, 2009 – Have They Bonded?
Do you think Martin and the new kitten have bonded?
Oragif is very friendly and can’t get close enough to her people! Martin is showing her how to play in sand. The other cats and dogs are starting to get used to the idea on a new cat on the farm.
Here’s a “self-portrait” Martin took of ...Read more.
July 1, 2009 – “Oragif”
A kitten recently wandered on the farm.
We’ve named this kitten “Oragif” in honor of the recently deceased cat “Figaro” (in case you missed it – Oragif is Figaro spelled backwards). Figaro was a black cat who lived here for many years after mal-adjusting to city/house life. So when this black kitten came, it had to ...Read more.
February 15, 2008 – More Fun on the Road
The plow has been by a number of times and the road is now at full width, but there are 6-8 foot banks of snow along parts of the road.
On the back sides of the banks on a downhill slope, Martin has spent many happy hours sliding, driving his Tonka truck, and pushing his truck ...Read more.
February 6, 2008 – More Snow
What’s left to say. Another day, more snow. Another day without school. This round of weather started yesterday and ended today around noon. I am liking the tractor and blade!
I think April has the right idea. Find a sheltered spot out of the wind, wait for a bit of sunshine and sleep!
one year ago…
November 24, 2007 – Change of Season
The shorts and straw hats are now packed away and out come the layers of clothes and boots to replace them.
Last Thursday’s snow recedes from the fields as well now that we are in the unofficial season between winter and fall. Shall this season be called “finter” “wall” “fallter” “wintall?” It’s getting too cold to work ...Read more.
August 22, 2007 – Dog Agility
Emma loves her dog – Maizie.
Here she is working with Maizie on some dog agility maneuvers. For a little dog, she can really jump – she can regularly clear the top level of the jump. She’s now about two and starting to settle down a bit and learning what it takes to be a good ...Read more.
January 28, 2007 – A Boy and his Fish
Martin is very proud of his fish. If you look closely, you’ll find a gold and grey goldfish in the bowl. There is much “discussion” of fish ownership between Martin and the girls, who want to hone in on the fish ownership. Martin said “I started the conversation about getting the fish.” ...Read more.
December 15, 2006 – Dog House Upgrade
The 50 degree days continue. Was able to get more stuff put away/cleaned up and begin to renovate the 2 buck doghouse. First order of business was the roof.
Here it is after the old roof is lifted off.
The insulating panels are put in place.
Finally, the new steel roofing (leftover from the corn crib- now three ...Read more.
June 16, 2006 – Bad Dog!
We have a bad dog! Yesterday we had a message on our answering machine from a neighbor telling us our dogs had been down chasing the sheep at his place. He also has very small dogs and was rightfully worried. These are things best discussed face-to-face, so I drove down and confirmed it was our ...Read more.
