Ugh... How long since last post???

Alright, so its clearly been crazy busy around here and I have not posted in some time which is not coming as a shock to anyone in my family or close friends - honestly, if they didn't call me to make sure I'm still alive, I probably would never EVER talk to anyone right now! So here is the news in a nutshell: We have cows. 4 beautiful Murray Greys were delivered by the nicest couple you have ever met - love them - and how cool is the husband's name: Horace McQueen. Just saying it makes me feel like I'm on Lonesome Dove (which is John's all time fav. show) So we had this awesome shade structure built (by our very wonderful friends the Kellys) so that while we are doing this management intensive grazing thing, the cows can have shade. Don't even begin to ask what the MIG thing is unless you have an hour or so to kill. Just know - it heals the land and improves the pastures while keeping the cows healthy and making more work for us. Naturally.

The same day the cows came, we hosted a showing of FRESH and it was awesome! We had a huge turnout and the screen we rented was soooooo cool! I want one!!! I tried to talk John into it - even trying the "we could watch Survivor in the backyard every week!!!" but it's a no go - once you add up the projector, speakers and the rest, well...cha ching doesn't even begin to describe it.

The fall garden is in - everything is growing well - I'll post pics soon - no really. I will.

Pigs are doing great - happy and funny as can be.

Still dealing with an owl problem - hate that darn thing - just invested several hundred in some blinking red lights that are supposed to keep it away. Wouldn't a .50 cent bullet do the same thing? If there are any game wardens reading this, I'm just KIDDING! For now.

I've gone out several times at midnight and there it is, just sitting on the barn or pole trying to decide which chicken to eat. We rescued two Great Pyranees that are keeping it at bay - mostly.

Our processing shed is built and we are getting the electricity and water hooked up - just in time for our first on-farm sale day. I have been overwhelmed and amazed at how many people manage to just find us because they are looking for clean, humane food. WOW - we have done virturally zero advertising and we are getting close to selling out of all of our chickens and turkeys. John thought we were crazy to raise so many before we even had one single customer but people are hungry for real food and God has provided like crazy. We found a wonderful church near us and have started going to a bible study each week and... it's all good here on the farm.

Well...maybe exept that small bit about how it hasn't rained in over a month now so if you are looking for something to add to your prayers - rain would be nice.

Thanks.

So... I even hate to post this pic... but one of our rabbits just kindled (translate to gave birth) to four babies. They are so darn cute it just makes you want to squeal (well...maybe only if you're a girl) so the absolute hardest part about raising meat rabbits is just how darn adorable they are as babies. What kind of heartless wretch do you have to be to kill and eat these fuzzy cuties? I'll let you know in December - they are already sold so the date is looming.