New additions

We are now in the cow business . . . well I guess I should say steers. Here are the new additions to our little ranch.

I just call them "the boys" -- I am not naming them or getting attached because they are just feeder steers and will be leaving this winter. Of course, we really don't know much about cows but we have knowledgable neighbors who have assured us we will be fine, and they will help us if we need it. We are living amongst truly good people who still live by the Golden Rule and they have accepted us like one of their own.

Norman is still outside working on a feed trough for these little fellas. We are enclosing a corner of the pasture with panels where we will grain them from time to time. Right now we have enough grass to feed 20 steers! The rain has our grass growing like crazy, which leads me to the next picture, Norman's new toy.

We've had the tractor for a while but he just got the bush hog and he's been mowing the past two days. I think he is finally done and it looks so nice. We are supposed to get more rain but I guess we should be glad -- it could be a different story in a month or so.



Here is a picture of our little herd, minus Lacy who is confined to the round pen until after she foals. I just love the view from our front porch. However, you do go out there at your own risk as you might get dive bombed by the humming birds. I have a feeder on the front and back porch and I make my own nectar and the little piggies drink it up as fast as I can fill the feeders. I saw eight of them the other night out front. I am not a fan of birds; in fact, I hate the ones in the barn that leave their droppings everywhere, but I do love the little humming birds.

Doris, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow as you have your next round of chemo and will pray that it is kind to you in the days thereafter.

Needless to say, we will not be attending the upcoming family gathering but I hope you all enjoy. I'm sure there will be lots of pictures to share. We talked about another trip back home but as of right now we have nothing planned for this year at all as there is just too much up in the air.

Everyone take care and enjoy spring!

Love,

Kathy & Norman