• Jun. 23, 2009
Wild Kingdom??
Ok, I know we live on a farm and all that, but it seems like there's been a lot of wildlife around here lately. It's fun to watch the birds that have nested on the front porch, but they make you feel pretty unwelcome, ha! The little finches on the front door have hatched so we're trying to be extra careful.
I have a feeling this wreath will be a real mess before they're ready to move out!
We've got another feathered friend hanging around - this little guy hangs around every day except when it's raining...tap, tap tapping on the window. I've no idea why he wants in so badly!
A couple days ago a coyote ran right along the back yard in broad daylight - we hear them all the time at night but I rarely see them (maybe because of Eowyn?) and especially not during the day.
We spotted these little guys at dusk while walking down to get the mail:
They are young enough that they were more curious than scared.
One of the farms had a trench dug for a phone line, and a ton of little frogs got in the trench but couldn't get out. My bil scooped them up and brought them home to go to work in the garden. They are welcome to eat all the bugs they can!
Speaking of the garden, it's really coming along nicely and we've got tons of very nice radishes out there. (too bad I really don't care much for radishes) I can't wait for the first tomato!
The farmer is trying to finish the planting - he's still got some beans to go. It just keeps raining!! In 22 years, I've never seen a spring like this. He even worked all day on Father's Day, which has never happened before. We did bring him some lunch and then around 7pm he got rained out again.
Things have slowed down just a bit now that little league is over for another year. Youngest boy's coach was a screamer, and the more those kids won, the more he yelled at them. I really had to bite my tongue as I was ready to do some yelling of my own sometimes - one game he finally got thrown out for yelling at the umpire. Yes I'll admit, I was cheering that ump on - on the inside anyway. So we're all a bit relieved to be done with that.
I started bringing knitting to the games to help distract me from the crazy - once it was warm enough to not sit wrapped in my blanket, that is. I normally avoid deadline knitting like the plague, but when I saw Girasole and the Loopy Ewe discount on yarn bought for it, I couldn't help think it would be a great gift for a friend's wedding later this summer. So I plunged in and I'm really enjoying it- the pattern is worth every dime. I'm using Dream in Color Classy in a pretty grey color called "Tabby." (it's much nicer than the picture shows) It's going fairly quickly but it is after all, a blanket, so I try to work on it whenever I can. Speaking of which....
I think it's time to squeeze in some knitting before dinner.
ps. Emma thanks you for welcoming her! We're still really enjoying getting to know her although I do feel for Max at times - she's a very bossy little girl!
Comments
• Jun. 23, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
that look on max's face is classic
xoxox
jen
• Jun. 23, 2009
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Posted by Thimbleanna
Maybe all the farm animals are attracting the wild animals ;-)! I hope the coyote wasn't getting any big ideas about the goats. Hey, maybe the little coyote that ran through my yard just kept on running and he's finally made it to your place. Forrest Gump Coyote. It could happen. Did the frogs stick around? We tried to move a bunch one year to save their lives and the next morning they all came back to the bad place. Goofy frogs and their instincts!
• Jun. 23, 2009
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Posted by Oiyi
Those Racoons are adorable!! You guys certainly have a lot of wild life. Your veggies are gorgeous! I have been getting my CSA share for the last 3 weeks and radishes hasn't been my favorite either.
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• Jun. 23, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
LOVE all of the photos!! The baby raccoons are especially sweet! I have also started the girasole and am LOVING the pattern. I already am making a list in my head of ones I want to make. The DIC Classy looks beautiful!! Happy Knitting!!
Janice
• Jun. 24, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
I love all the baby pictures. Spring and early summer are wonderful for babies and green things! Emma and Max will settle into a routine soon. The alpha dog in my herd is Sadie, not a male dog. She rules the roost. Very vocal little dog. lol!
• Jun. 24, 2009
Wild Kingdom
Posted by Anonymous
Who needs to go on a safari when you've got so much to see in your own backyard. I love that you brought home a bucketload of mini frogs. That just cracks me up. Enjoy all that yummy produce.
Jennifer aka Major Knitter
• Jul. 6, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
All of your animal photos are sooo precious. Really made my day!!
hakucho
