Happy Birthday to me!

Yup, my birthday is just a few days away.. Making myself cheese cake and chowder. If the weather is not to bad I am sure my adult children will come a calling. Tim my other half is off all week. I will be working at my new job- which does not interfere time wise with real life but I am tired almost all the time because I am not used to waking at 5am. I try to nap midday. Does not seem to help by 8pm I feel sick and need to sleep. We are still working on Christmas cookies Kassy has made one kind so far. I did clean the house and mopped all the floors.
I will be double 4's this year. I feel pretty good and life is swell.
Each year I feel a little more in touch with ME.. Well off to wrap presents.
And OH we are in a major snow accumulation... I like the snow.. Makes some people mad but if it has to be winter why not have snow.. and Lizzie has 4 wheel drive this year!!!!!

how hard thee works

Monday- I had my new job milking 60 cows and my chores done by 10:30am.
Tuesday not so lucky.. First I could not find my keys, as I just threw them the day before.
Second I almost locked them in the truck as I got out at work. Then one of her cows tried to walk a type rope- Twice.... Thank God she did not fall in the pit.
Then the lights flickered and poof out went the pulsators. Waited for the repair man.. A hour later fixed enough for us to finish milking the cows. 10am started milking my cows, by noon off to the grocery store for all the supplies to make cookies. By 4:20 I need a nap... And no cookies to eat yet.
There is always tomorrow....

Differance a day makes

On Last Thursday I started milking 60 cows with a older lady who runs her own farm Six mornings a week. So, I get up at 5am, to her farm by 6am, home by 8:30, my chores by 9am, school by 11, Hopefully a nap by one.
I was surprised being used to farming how hard it was to milk 60 cows in a pit system. I am exhausted by the time we are done.
We also have two boarders for a month Banger and Boomer two of our neighbors horses while they are on a missions trip.
I always tell my kids that you never know what the day will bring. Enjoy each moment for what it is..

Sunday

It is so cold and windy in Western NY today. Think I am done shopping finally. Now to wrap, which is something Tim and I do together. We also got a tree. Tim wanted a potted tree to plant later. Money is tight I wanted a tree from the bargain place up the road. $25 any tree.

Yes, the price is right for me. Once Christmas is done the goats get to eat it.

Today I will add a picture of Tim and I we have been married since I was 17 and he was 19, still happy...

Dealya is due in February

This is Dealya- Our Brown Swiss Heifer. She is due to calf in February. It is windy and cold today in Western NY. Zip up your coat and pull down your hood.

Link back that could be a problem..
Oh I see a link button... lol.. will give that a try

R is my letter

I am into fun and games....

1. Reggie- my blessed youngest child.
2. Remembrance- those that have passed that I miss in this holiday season
3. Room to grow as a wife, mother, farmer, Christian and with
4. ROOM to just be ME
5. Roosters as they are not doing their job and my 24 eggs in the bator only 10 are fertile.
6. Reindeer- to get Santa here
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. Rhubarb- that strawberry rhubarb pie on turkey day was sure good
8. Rebel- as I have a Rebellious soul in a good way that keeps me growing and reaching highernot in a bad way like some family tries to put on me.
9. Re-milk.. I have to remilk those cows each morning and it gets me out of bed.
10. Re- read and had to go reread Roce's to see if I totally messed this thing up..
HEY
11. Restart- I did not have to restart the computer today...

Thought I would add a picture of my farm helpers. Kassy left and Reggie on the right. They are great helpers though Kassy thinks she is the bossy "NOT" and Reggie complains about her most of the time. THey are my joy and my suffering, my only kids left home now. I live with two teenage girls... Most days I survive..

I just had a phone call asking if I would speak at a big farm conference in Geneva, speaking is not my thing. But I said yes, I get to speak on dairy goats.. I love dairy goats.

Farm Life

We have homeschooled 20 something years. I have two more daughters home who help me out.
I am blessed for the help and company. We have 4 Brown Swiss ladies cow left on the farm. I am milking two. 20 something dairy goats, a old horse, to many chickens with only one EGG a day. 4 boy dairy steers for meat, a couple of dirty pigs, some show rabbits, doves and what ever else I can sneak in..
Where was I going with this--- maybe that I need a nap too... Only joking. or am I.
THe past year I feel the need for a outside job. THis is something I have never had. (EVER) Sort of for the money, kind of for me. I put my application in a few places but no luck. Feeling kind of useless. I know times are tough. If anyone reading this has any ideas?

A little snow today

We had a brief snow storm today gave us a pretty dusting. I just love the snow and with farming when the ground is froze.

Inspector gadget show up today- took his milk sample it always worries me a little. Even though I know I work so hard to keep it all very clean. With cows you just never know.

Here is a picture of my great niece Katie helping Uncle Tim milk Susan the Brown Swiss, over Thanksgiving holiday. They were here with their brother Jordan, mother Joyce and father Brian. We had a wonderful visit.

Thanksgiving day 2008 has come and gone. I think I counted 32 for dinner. And another 25 for dessert. Who could ask for more.. It turned out nice- 3 turkeys and 12 pies later. No one pissed each other off. Family is still loved and fun was had for all. We kept our great niece(Gabby) and Nephew (Donny) for the weekend. Joyce Brian, Katy and Jorden stayed then night coming in from NH. Little kids keep me young. Next big family adventure is The Gala Ball. Fun to be had for all. Then the big B-day and Christmas.

Farm life is going well this time of year is fun to watch the goats bellies grow. We have 20 something due Feb 6 till April. The weather in NY has turned to WINTER.