Saturday's storm brought twelve inches of snow to our farm. The sheep dined al fresco Sunday morning. They needed a little coaxing to leave the barn, but once outside they seemed to enjoy ranging around the paddock. I distributed hay flakes everywhere, to spread the sheep out and make them walk.
As you can see, I'm late in getting sheep coats on this group. It's on the agenda for the week after Christmas, along with a slew of projects that are back-burnered for the moment because there's just too much to do before the holidays. I love this time of year, but am looking forward to getting back to business as usual.
Simple activities, like morning chores with sheep, are a respite from the hustle and rush.It forced me to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this year's first big snow. I hope you, too, are finding moments of calm here and there within this hectic time of year.
Great photos. Loaned your book to a friend who liked it so much she bought it!
Posted by: Melissa | December 18, 2013 at 06:50 PM
beautiful! I know it's more work for you though. Hope you all and the sheep are staying cozy warm.
Posted by: Torre in MD | December 19, 2013 at 10:26 PM
Just got your book and finished it in less than 2 days. I loved it. Altho I live on a farm in Missouri, knit and hook rugs, and have a sister who weaves in Hawaii, I realize that -- as appealing as it is to me -- I will never be a fiber farmer. So I will live that life vicariously though you. Kudos for a great book, and the gumption to do all you do every day.
Posted by: Chris Ankeney | December 24, 2013 at 01:25 PM