Returning to Normalcy

One thing that this spring has brought, as more are vaccinated and Covid wanes, is the ability to once again have visitors to the farm... and hugs, as well.

Too many months passed that we could not see friends.  But, for now, God willing, those days are over and we are once again sharing our little piece of heaven with others.

Yesterday we were visited by our friend Shannon and her two little girls, Ava and Della.

Most children are quite familiar with farm animals, but not all children get to touch them.  Our animals are always happy to offer gentle encounters for little ones.   This has been one of my favorite parts of farm life... helping to instill in children a love of animals.

We've had a week of spectacular, summer-like weather - maybe a little warmer than I would choose - but wonderful, all the same.

By afternoon, the dogs look for shelter from the sun and its heat.

I finished my four up-cycled chairs... one for shade...

the other three for sunlight.

Flowers are blossoming in all of the gardens.  What a beautiful spring it is!

Foxglove and lupines.... and so much more.

Sally seems to be adjusting to the loss of her Momma.  However, she doesn't seem to want to pal around with the other two... at least not yet.  Time will help.

Next Friday I will be bringing back another issue of Food For Thought.  If there are any topics that you would like to explore more deeply, please let me know!

It looks like it's going to be a quiet weekend on the farm... which is not a bad thing.  We've been so very busy lately, it will be good to relax a little!  I hope you have a relaxing weekend as well!