And It's Cary in the Lead (That's My Girl!)
Don't know who Cary is? Meet her in A Tiny Tail for Mother's Day, and then see what she's been up to during the last three years here and here.
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the racing out to the best breakfast spot foodie farm blog where baby lambs grow up, but in some ways they stay exactly the same—for Cary, that would be the flying ears.
Okay, inspection's over. You can go back to the garden now.
We have something like 16 different kinds of turtles and tortoises here in Missouri, and as long as they're not anywhere near my strawberry bed (turtles LOVE strawberries), I really enjoy finding them around the farm.
Whenever I take the time to inspect these little prehistoric creatures, the more I realize just how truly fascinating they are.
Want to see and read more about our turtles (and their passion for my strawberries)?
5/6/06: Spotted in the Backyard
5/12/06: Damn Turtles!
5/27/06: Bear and Cary and Me vs. the Turtles
6/15/06: I See You Looking at Me, Turtle
6/25/06: Weekend Baby Turtle Blogging
6/23/07: Looking for My Strawberries?
© FarmgirlFare.com, the hard shelled foodie farm blog where I found this cute little critter hiding in a weedy kitchen garden bed back in early July (and then promptly forgot about these photos).
I probably should have relocated it far away from my strawberry plants, but since this year's berry harvest was already over, and next year's is many months away (too bad, as all this strawberry talk now has me desperately craving a big bowl of this—though if you grow strawberries, the time to ensure bigger berries next spring is now, and here's how) I decided to let it stay in the garden.
I'll no doubt be sorry next spring. And yes, I washed my hands really well after touching this turtle.
Dainty—or Dive Right In
Did you miss our ridiculously cute spring lambing season? No problem! We'll click back the clock just for you—simply start right here.
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the decidedly not dainty foodie farm blog where most of us fall into the 'dive right in' category, especially when it comes to food—and laughing at silly sheep antics is one of our favorite pastimes.
Topaz on Her Personal Sun Deck
Our Topaz has turned into quite the farm cat:
1/21/08: How Topaz, Sarah Kate, and Mr. Midnight Came into Our Lives
1/29/08: Farmyard Kitty
6/20/08: Meet Our New Hay Inspector
8/18/08: Tractor Cat
9/4/08: Even Kitty Cats Need to Eat Their Greens
5/24/09: Sweet Strawberries & A Curious Cat
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the tortie colored foodie farm blog where we stopped at PetSmart the other day during a trip to the Big City, and when I went over to check out who was in the feline adoption room (couldn't help myself), I saw a cat who looked so much like Topaz I could hardly believe it. Hopefully that sweet thing hasn't spent 15 months living at a shelter like Topaz did—and has already found a loving new home.
Do you have room for a four-footed family member? Please consider adopting a shelter or rescue animal—perhaps from my amazing friend Bernie Berlin's A Place To Bark. Click here to find out how you can spend a few seconds to help her one woman, non-profit organization—which finds homes for hundreds of dogs and cats each year who would otherwise be put to death—win a desperately needed check for $10,000. And click here to learn how you can help Bernie make her reality animal rescue TV show (which networks are seriously interested in) a reality!
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the soft and cuddly foodie farm blog where grown up donkeys are always lots of fun to have around, but baby donkeys make you want to squeal with delight, nuzzle those big ears, and bury your face in their furry necks (soon, soon he'll let me I hope!).
Keep cool. . .
And close to mom.
As for my own weekend plan, I haven't had a chance to chill out in my cool new retro chair yet, but I figure I still have a day and a half to fit in some serious shade time. The dishes are mostly done (how in the world can two people create thousands of dirty dishes?), the drooping kitchen garden has been watered (and even a little weeded!), and I think everyone's bellies are full—at least for now.
It's time to turn on the oven and bake up a big batch of chocolate chip cookies before roasting tonight's chicken—or else curl up and take a nap.
I hope you're having a relaxing weekend!
© FarmgirlFare.com, the siesta sounds good right about now foodie farm blog where, if she's not hanging out with Lucky Buddy Bear, this sweet Katahdin lamb—who almost always wears a little smile and is so friendly we named her Friendly—is stuck to her mama (who also adores Bear) like glue. Must be love glue.
More photos below. . .
Note Broccoli Treat Now on the Ground
Want to see what else The Donkettes (and Dan of course) have been up to? You'll find lots of links to donkey doings here.
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the picky foodie farm blog where some of us adore broccoli—especially if it comes from the kitchen garden.
At Least She Spared the Nearby Surprise Lilies
The Dirty Paws Totally Bust Her—and Don't You Just Love the Pillow Rock?
Want to get to know our beagle baby better? You'll find links to lots more photos of 12-year-old Robin here.
© 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the hot dog foodie farm blog where it's a good thing that I completely understand the need to find a cool spot on these hot August days—and that Robin is so darn cute.
Daphne's New Baby Boy in the Middle of Some Serious Napping
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the black bellied (how cute is that?) foodie farm blog where this fast growing little guy needs plenty of rest, and if he ever has trouble getting to sleep, all he has to do is look around and count some sheep.
Say Hello to Daphne's Brand New Baby Boy
Talk about cute overload. Is this little guy adorable or what? I'll have more photos of him up hopefully soon—I'm headed back out to see them now. In the meantime, baby and mama Daphne are both doing fine, big sister Evie (who just had her first birthday two weeks ago) is demanding lots of extra hugs and pets, a very proud Donkey Doodle Daddy passed out congratulatory organic carrots to everyone, and I tucked a celebratory bottle of champagne in the fridge.
© 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the squealing with delight foodie farm blog where life is definitely better with donkeys—especially when they have babies.
Say Hello to Whiskers
Want to meet the rest of our kitten caboodle?
Topaz
Mr. Midnight
Sarah Kit Kat Kate
Sylvester
Patchy Cat
Smudge
J2
Molly Doodlebug (aka The Doodle Monster)
© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the feline filled foodie farm blog where it took this former indoor city cat a while to get used to his new surroundings (he spent much of his first two months here hiding in a closet), but now he has a cozy covered porch—complete with above-dog-level railing—to (mostly) call his own, a cool corner spot under The Shack where he can keep an eye on everything while still feeling safe, a secret passageway connecting these two places, and a best bud named Mr. Midnight. Whiskers appears to love his new farm cat life almost as much as we love him.
