Calving season 2014 has officially stared here at the ranch. Our heifers are calving more than our cows are, but we planned it that way. Plus, with it being a heifers first calf they are more likely to come a bit early as well. But, there are also babies running around in our cows as well. I'm going to have to get out this weekend and take pictures of the little things because they grow up way too fast! Plus, when they're first born and starting to explore they are so full of spunk that they're just precious :)
We have been very blessed with moisture the past week in the form of both rain and wet snow. While it makes for trying times putting out hay, we are so thankful for the moisture as it is going to set us up for a great haying season! We hope to continue to see the moisture throughout the spring and summer months as well and continue to thank God and pray to Him for the blessings He's given us thus far.
The boys and I have been enjoying time at home together. I've been working on some sewing projects that I have wanted to get done for a while now, and my next {big} project will be to make my sister a maternity hospital gown for when she goes into labor with our nephew! I'm nervous about making it because its my first actual piece of clothing that I'm going to sew. But, I am confident that I'll be able to pull it off for her!
My best friend Katy had a birthday 2 days ago. She's officially as old as me now! YAY! Happy 28th Birthday KATY!!!!!!! I hope you had a fantastic day!!
The weather has been rather beautiful here lately and we are definitely enjoying that! And, with the time change, the days are staying lighter longer. While we are supposed to get more rain this weekend (which would be fantastic again) we are excited about the 50 degree temperatures that come along with this time of year in Montana! I can't wait until we can make a fire pit and sit on our back porch again!!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Here lately....
Things around here have been busier than I thought they'd be (although who am I kidding...we're busy 90% of the time)! This past weekend we had about a foot of snow (yes, a FOOT) fall between Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. It was quite an event getting around the ranch last weekend to feed when everything was covered by so much snow! But, we made it. After all, it is March in Montana...anything is possible! We've had quite the snow and ice this winter season that's for sure, and I think we've all got a touch of spring fever waiting for all the snow to melt so we can enjoy our leisurely outside activities again! However, the moisture is a great thing for the land so for that we are grateful.
Between subbing at the school and helping Wesley out around the ranch when he needs me I've stayed pretty busy. I believe our "children" (i.e. dogs) are really enjoying their time with their Mom. Before long we will be in to full calving season and the doggies are going to have to go back to "work" around the ranch so they're soaking up their lazy days while they can!
We haven't started calving yet, but that should happen in the next 10 days. I can't wait to start seeing all the little calves running around the ranch and exploring their new world. They're so adorable and full of energy!
Our weekend last weekend involved a lot of card playing since there was so much snow on the ground, and it was too cold outside to do much else. Saturday afternoon we had David over (his Mom was away at a state FFA meet), and then Sunday we went to their house for cards and supper. We also watched The American (the million dollar rodeo in Dallas, TX) on TV together. That was quite a rodeo!! What a great way to get the sport of rodeo and their athletes the recognition it deserves!
This coming weekend we have to bring in and spay some of our heifers which will be an all day event. Hopefully Sunday we'll get a day to relax and rest at home before the work week starts all over again next week!
Other than the usual, nothing new has been going on around the ranch. Our busiest time of the year is coming up in the next few months, so I'm sure my blog posts will get a lot more interesting then! :)
Between subbing at the school and helping Wesley out around the ranch when he needs me I've stayed pretty busy. I believe our "children" (i.e. dogs) are really enjoying their time with their Mom. Before long we will be in to full calving season and the doggies are going to have to go back to "work" around the ranch so they're soaking up their lazy days while they can!
We haven't started calving yet, but that should happen in the next 10 days. I can't wait to start seeing all the little calves running around the ranch and exploring their new world. They're so adorable and full of energy!
Our weekend last weekend involved a lot of card playing since there was so much snow on the ground, and it was too cold outside to do much else. Saturday afternoon we had David over (his Mom was away at a state FFA meet), and then Sunday we went to their house for cards and supper. We also watched The American (the million dollar rodeo in Dallas, TX) on TV together. That was quite a rodeo!! What a great way to get the sport of rodeo and their athletes the recognition it deserves!
This coming weekend we have to bring in and spay some of our heifers which will be an all day event. Hopefully Sunday we'll get a day to relax and rest at home before the work week starts all over again next week!
Other than the usual, nothing new has been going on around the ranch. Our busiest time of the year is coming up in the next few months, so I'm sure my blog posts will get a lot more interesting then! :)
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