Groundhog

The groundhog made its appearance today in the east pasture. This is not an animal we commonly see, so it was exciting to see it.

Tulip

The tulips are blooming, adding a lot of color to the backyard.

Prom

 Olivia's final homeschool prom was tonight at the Dellwood Country Club. We both liked the natural area behind the clubhouse which had a variety of rocks and flowers.  

More Migratory Birds

We continued to see more migratory birds this week - wrens, hummingbirds, and orioles. The colors and songs of the birds are so uplifting.

Goat

There was a sheep and llama festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo. In addition to sheep and llamas, there were goats. This one caught my eye.

Migratory Birds are Returning

 It is so nice to see the migratory birds returning to our farm. Hearing them sing brings such joy to me. 

Welcome Back from Thailand!

Sophia spent over four months in Thailand as part of her study-abroad experience at Bethel University. Despite the late evening arrival time, all of her roommates plus our family greeted her at the airport. Being encircled in a hug was just the welcome home she needed.  

One of the First Signs of Spring

 

Music Performance

Ashley, one of Sophia's roommates, did her junior flute performance tonight. She had the support of her friends and roommates, including Krista.  

Corgi

Jim's corgi dog, Bear, is a great companion. He's had Bear since August 2020.  

Fencing on a Farm

With the recent ice and snowstorm, there was a coating of each on the fencing. We have two types of fencing here on the farm - woven wire and chainlink. The former fencing is around the pastures and most of the property and the latter is around the backyard to keep the dogs safe.

Ice on a Pine Tree

Overnight there was a storm that left a covering of ice on everything. Needless to say, walking outside today was rather precarious.  

Photos of Lions

One of the responsibilities I have with the Scandia-Marine Lions Club is to take photos of the Lions as they join the club. I have enjoyed doing this and having a directory that shows the smiling faces of those who enjoy serving the community.