I am trying to finish up the last few
holiday gifts...
I am trying to finish up the last few
holiday gifts...
We are having a beautiful, dry autumn here
in Western Oregon...
The Cowboy planted a Pear Tree
a few years ago...
Oh, the lazy days of summer...
It is Spring here in Western Oregon...
time to get the cattle worked
We live along the Big Elk River...
Last week DH and I took a roadtrip and drove 600 miles to check on our cows. Then we drove 600 miles back. Lots of miles for a couple of old folks. We left on Monday and got back on Thursday. The new camp man started last week and it'll be a while before he gets his feet on the ground, but other than a few phone calls about water troubles, he held down the fort. Another phone call
read moreSuper Cuteness...
I check on these girls 2 or 3 times a day,
but ...
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My stock pile of hot pads is running low...
Each morning as we feed the cattle...
It is our morning routine...
all of us...
the Cowboy, the Cattle and me.
My little heifer, Sugar, is doing well.
read moreRemember Elsa the Frozen Calf ?
She is the biggest and best heifer in the herd.
I thought you might appreciate an update on Elsa.
You can click here to read her story.
LuAnn Kessi
Here's your hit of cuteness for the day...
This is Golden Delicious...
Golden Girl's 2 year old calf.
Standing beside her is "Slash" (not her calf)
41 calves on the ground so far...
More To Come !
LuAnn Kessi
First, thank you to my readers that recommended the Bloc Loc rulers. It was the nudge I needed to finally orders some. They are fantastic! I finished trimming my 64 half square triangles and itโs so much better with them. What a nifty notion! The big news of today is that my cow Cookie calved… Continue reading A Little Quilting, A Little Calf
read more39 calves on the ground...
It's definitely Spring here in the
Pacific Northwest
LuAnn Kessi
This is my view each morning...
We are a month into calving and there
are 35 calves on the ground so far...
Super Cuteness...
My hard working Cowboy
LuAnn Kessi
How super cute is number 6 ...
Feeding heifers across the river from
our home place.
We have been enjoying sunny weather.
It was 76 degrees today !
We have 19 calves on the ground so far.
The cows will be calving through May.
LuAnn Kessi
Calving season is just getting started...
Things aren't too busy just yet,
so I have been able to spend time out
in the Thread Shed listening to the
hum of my sewing machine....aaah.
LuAnn Kessi
This is Althea Red
She is one of our oh so beautiful heifers.
She isn't showing any signs of calving just yet.
We check on the cattle several times a day to
see if any of the mamas are in labor yet.
Sometimes they need our help having their babies.
View my Instagram feed HERE ...
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