Happy Easter 2024

I hope everyone hada blessed Easter! It was a busy weekend for us, so we took Easter morning off. 

Friday night and Saturday night, Rob and I handled gates at the Diamondback Jubilee. He was at the exit gate (easy job), I was at the entry gate with my friend Stephanie. It's a nightmare trying not to get run over, doing multiples of $15 in your head, and answering the same questions over and over all while standing on the road. Rob just had to make sure no one came in the exit. 

Saturday morning though, we ran the chili cook-off and that was a lot of fun. One of the contestants was Rob's old college roommate! It was great reconnecting with him and making new friends, too. 

Today, I got to talk with my mom before heading for a three hour rehearsal for the Superhero Sanitarium. I truly love that cast. They're hilarious and easy to work with. One of the cast mates treated me with an Easter basket with bunny ears and candy, and another brought me deviled eggs. They're all great and it'll be sad when it's over in two weeks!

Fudge and I doing our daily snuggling

A Little X-Rated

It's definitely spring around here. You can't walk anywhere on the farm without seeing new babies, new fur coats being grown by the older animals, and the boys showing more than is decent. I'm having to be careful taking pics now because sometimes in person I don't catch it, but before I post (luckily) I notice Dandy especially is letting it all hang out. Boys!

This should be where I say we're going to have a relaxing weekend, but that's not in the cards. It's the Diamondback Jubilee for Rob and I with the Lions Club Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the superhero cast decided they wanted to rehearse. I'm glad they're excited, but I'm tired! Monday starts the regular daily grind all over again. It's ok, as long as I can rest somewhere in there, it's all good. 

Have a great weekend!

Fudge loves being on my lap near the heat lamp all relaxed

Double Triple

S'mores had her kids this afternoon! All three of them. Yep, triplets again. They're beautiful. I introduced them to the world and several commented what their names should be. Agreeing with them, may I introduce Graham Cracker, Marshmallow and Chocolate!

Two girls and a big again it appears. However, I can't remember who was the boy. It doesn't matter, they're precious. Just like their mama, each one was pleased to come right up and see me. Fudge got a little jealous, but I made sure we had some special snuggling. 

The only thing that was a little chaotic today was Fancy took a run when Rob opened the gate. Teddy Bear was called into action and with his help, and me backing him up with the mule, we got Fancy back into the pasture. We all thought it was great fun and we may just let it happen again when it's Tootsie's turn to get into action!

Stand Up

In my almost half decade of life, it's taken me eons to stand up for myself. I've learned that lesson now and I'm all over it. 

The amount of things that happen behind the scenes of my life is staggering. On this day especially though, I've got to stand up for myself. I'm a great person, a loving mom, wife and daughter. I'm true to my true friends and I'm getting better at voicing what I won't tolerate anymore. I'll go to the ends of the earth for someone I respect, but I'm not a doormat. If you don't know where you fit in my life, ask. I'll be truthful as the only thing I sugarcoat these days is my cupcakes. Life's too short to tiptoe. Be center stage and command your presence!

Fudge

I've been working daily on cuddling each of the triplets. Toffee will give me about a minute, Chip still would rather I didn't, but Fudge, he's my guy. He's now coming up to me specifically for the cuddles! He'll lay on my lap and completely relax. There's no sweeter feeling than that, when a kid loves you and wants to be with you. 

All the animals are doing well and we're about to add to our fold. Settle down, we're just talking fowl right now. Rob's wanting Jersey Giants and I'm wanting to add ducks. Since our English Shepherds have decided they like raw eggs, it looks like we'll be needing more of them. It's good for them in small doses so we don't mind!

Mostly Successful Weekend

For the most part, the weekend was a success. Friday we're made the Austin run to pick up the mash, then hightailed it to the lake house to meet with the electricians. It's coming along there! Fingers crossed we'll be ready for May release. 

Saturday, we worked around the house and barn. We cleaned out a lot of the barn, kept checking on S'mores (still no kids), and Gator helped with the barn, fixing up our broken boarded trailer and even edged the house from the overgrown weeds. 

Today, a leisurely day of a three hour rehearsal, a Tractor Supply and grocery store run, and still some cuddling with the kids. These kids are now starting to come up to me, so the daily cuddling is working! I'll write when S'mores finally drops the kids, but for now, everyone is well and loved. 

S'mores & I

S'mores and I had a conversation today. As I'm writing this, she probably has delivered, but all day I was waiting for her. Once the storm was almost overhead though, I had to skedaddle inside. I encouraged her to just get the kidding over with, let's hope she listened. 

Of course, my cows and donkeys are now upset with me because I've spent all my free time this week with the goats. When they start having babies, they'll see how the tables will turn in their favor. 

For everyone, have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the spring flowers, the spring showers, and the spring temperatures!