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Another Glorious Snow Day

We got several inches of snow yesterday and Paul’s office was closed, so I declared an actual snow day for the kids.  Normally we have school no matter what the weather, but it looked so blizzardy, and inside was so cozy with the fireplace (and having Paul home throws off our routine anyway), so I let everyone curl up under their blankets and just relax all day.

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It worked out well for me; I got the front right half of my Shepherd sweater done!

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It worked out well for Gulliver, as well – he had Paul’s lap all day.

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No one, though, seemed to enjoy the snow more than Gnocchi.

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He  had his goofy self a grand time while the snow fell.

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While Cosmo and the smallest lambs enjoyed the dryness of the shelter with a few chicken friends and the pigs.

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But, the day that had begun so snowy and stormy finished out sunny, and they all came out to enjoy some hay.

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It’s hard to believe that two days ago it was 73 degrees, and that a few weeks from now is the first day of spring.  It’s still rather frigid outside and the snow has not begun to melt yet.  Soon enough it will, though, and we will be installing a heat lamp into the big chicken coop for the arrival next week of our ducklings!  Winter may have some life left in it, but spring is nearly upon us!

Sunday Snooze

Enjoy Cosmo and Gnocchi, snoozing in the sunny hay this afternoon.

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Hey Hey, It’s A Snow Day! (Photo Heavy!)

So far at the farm we’ve got 8 inches, and we’re expecting another one or two before it’s all over.  I took the break between snowfalls to take pictures of everyone outside.

There’s plenty of shelter, hay and fresh water for all of them, so we are all able to relax a bit and enjoy the snow.

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It’s especially nice when we start our day with a recipe from the always wonderful Smitten Kitchen.  This is baked eggs ranchero from her book.  The eggs came from our chickens, who have started laying again now that the days are getting longer.

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Charley trudged through the snow to get food and snuggles.

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I love how Francis is photobombing in the back.

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The dogs are taking it in stride.  Sabine’s been rolling all around in it, Orzo and Gnocchi have been playing in it.

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Cini has been ever vigilant against any interlopers, and hasn’t seemed to even notice it.

I hope you are all enjoying your snow day as much as we are!!!

 

 

 

 

This Morning in Pictures

Good Morning, Buster (or Cosmo? I’m ashamed to admit that I still can’t keep them straight!)

Alabama is saying something hilarious to Bennett.

I love how it looks like Milkshakes & her family are holding goat-court on their dais of hay.

Peaceful cows (and watchful Gnocchi! Just like his father.)

Love that pup.

And, by poplar request, a special appendix of photos of Luna & Stella

Gnocchi’s Day Out

For the past few days, Gnocchi’s been spending all his time out in the pasture under the direction of Cini, Sabine, and Lucy.

He’s remarkably calm for a puppy, and really seems to understand that he has a job to do. He works like an adult dog does, walking around the pasture to secure the borders. Once he’s satisfied, he’ll go up to the run-in to lie down with the flock.

He’s getting along well with the dairy goats (although Sam seems a little suspicious of him).

However, he’s not above the occasional silliness– I’ve seen the goats chowing down on a big mouthful of hay, so why shouldn’t I try it?

 He’s also been trying pretty hard to get his older sister, Sabine, to play with him, but she insists that she’s too dignified.

It’s going to be so much fun for us to watch him grow up!