And Now for the Range Part

About 3 years ago, I got to move to the Piney Woods of Texas, to a small farm that has been in my husband’s family for 50 years.  I was surprised at how many people asked me, “Wasn’t that a huge change for you?” Since I had spent 10 years living in Houston and 20 in Sugar Land, I could see their point, but I lived in the country when I was little, and mentally I never left.  I had also been coming to this farm for over 30 years, often with my kids and family friends, so it was a special place to me.

Living here is even more fun than I thought it would be.  There are always lots of jobs that need doing, but slowly I am gathering that Dr. Doolittle menagerie I wished for as a child.

I have two sheep, Rio and Romy, and a Boer goat, Leila.   The ironic thing is that all 3 are considered meat animals, not fiber animals.  They were all given to me, and I work (play) with them just about every day. I may get fiber animals at some point, but I really enjoy these three.

I also have a border collie, Harper.  We adopted her from an animal shelter, and she is learning to get along with her mini-herd.

We also lease our property for cattle grazing, and I love seeing the cows every day.

We also see lots of great wildlife living out here.

 

 

We stay busy with farm projects, but I do have time to make simple quilts for charity.  I always take pictures of them before I give them away, and I think the farm makes a pretty background for those shots.

So if I don’t update the blog often, you know why!  I am out building a pen, picking up animal feed, cutting down dead trees, planting a garden, etc.  And enjoying all of it.