Thursday, February 10, 2011

THE FARM IN WINTER / Midwest Farm Life / Kansas Small Ranch / Natural Organic Farming

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We lived through the bad storm!   How do the cows and calves endure such cold nights?  Brian wares layers of clothing and then a jump suit overall.  Yesterday and today nothing will run so it’s Brian walking with totes and wash bucket up to the barn.  I get to sit by the fire and type this short blog until he comes in.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Milking Helpers/ Midwest Ranch / Kansas Small Farm

Last Saturday night all the children came to celebrate their dad’s birthday.  Brian Jr., Tom, Julie, Cheryl, Sam and Greg all came to eat and relax awhile. 

BRIAN & GREGG ON GUITAR

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When it came time to milk the cows Brian and Tom, Brian Jr. and Julie went with Dad to help.  The only one who has milked before was Tom.  Everyone took turns milking and they did really well.  Maybe someday they can take over so Dad and I can get away for awhile.

BIRTHDAY BOY (BRIAN)

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TOM

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BRIAN JR

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JULIE

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BRIAN JR & BIRTHDAY BOY

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