The first weekend of May brought gorgeous weather for our annual branding. We had a great crew of friends and neighbors help us again this year, which made for a smooth and easy day of work. We celebrated afterwards with a feast that included fresh rocky mountain oysters prepared by our friend Ken. A surprisingly tasty delicacy!
Our new mare, Indie, and her foal arrived in May from the midwest. Indie is a four-year-old Belgian that has helped mow a few acres in the past, but is still a little bit green. She’ll be paired with Beth after their foals are old enough to spend time away from them. We are so lucky to have found another horse to team with Beth, and what a bonus that she came with a healthy two-week old foal, Lily.
This is the first year that my lilac bush has bloomed! I swear it also grew two feet taller with all the rain we got this spring. The scent of the flowers is truly intoxicating, and brings me back to my roots in Rochester where they celebrate spring with an annual Lilac Festival.
Susie likes to follow me around the yard and garden while I do chores. Lest I get too serious about my work, her playful antics keep me laughing.
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