4th Annual Live Nativity

We just finished up with Palmyra's 4th Annual Live Nativity on December 12, 13 and 14th. We bring our two miniature donkeys, Sasha and Rufus, some of our Shetlands, this year it was Tinkerbell, CeeCee, Mary and Sera, and a couple of goats, this year it was Harley and Charley. Chris, Ben and Matt each took turns being shepherds and my niece, Brittney, took a turn this year too. That's her with our little pygmy wether, Charley. We don't bring the camels, those belong to someone else in another part of the state. The baby is about 6 months old and they were great. Mama was protective so everyone had to keep their distance but they were wonderful to look at. We can't wait to do it all over again next year!

First Snow

The first snow of the season came last night and today. It was a very wet, heavy snow and so pretty on the trees. Here's just a few pics I snapped this morning.

Turkeys and Pilgrim Hats!

Ben and Matthew spent Wednesday morning making some fun turkeys and pilgrim hats for our Thanksgiving Day dessert. I'm not sure how many were eaten along the way! lol

Mighty Deer Hunters

Chris bagged his first buck on opening day, Saturday, November 22, 2008. It was a very nice 9-pointer.
Not to be outdone, my brother brought in a 10-pointer that evening and Dan got a doe. It will be nice to have deer in the freezer again.

Breeding Season

I am sorry I have been absolutely terrible about keeping up with this blog. Life just keeps getting more and more busy around here.

We did get our breeding groups put together on November 1st, I have 6 groups this year. Next year we plan on keeping it at three.

Opie ended up going to a friend's farm to be used as a ram this year. We traded his services for a pygmy buck and two does. Maizy, who we sold to the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute in Columbia, Missouri earlier this year came back today to be bred to Bravo.

The porches and garage are basically done now, I'll have to post some pics when I get a chance. It's so nice to be able to pull into an attached garage when the weather is bad. :)

Life is busy here at Redbud Lane but oh so very good!

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Malachi 3:10

Opie

This is Opie, a musket bersugget katmoget out of Limpus CeCe and by Windswept Bravo. He looks just his mama! This is him with his mom(NOT for sale) and sis(FOR SALE). He is well-mannered and working hard on his halter training. A wonderful tail, wide horns and soft fleece make him one of my favorites this year. He should give you lots of color and markings. Priced at $300 with a full guarantee on his horns.

Ram Lambs

I have several really awesome ram lambs out of Bravo this year. I am going to try to get them all listed this week if time permits. If you see one you like and would like more info just let me know!