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It’s Twins! You all know that we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lena’s colt, but nothing could have prepared us for what we found yesterday morning; Lena delivered twin boys! Twins in horses are very rare, and full term, live-birth twins are a miracle. We had no idea she was pregnant with more than one baby, and while both little guys are up and eating we’re working with the vet to make sure everyone is healthy and off to a good start. Be sure to sign up for notific

It's been a cold May, but we've gotten a lot of good work underway. From celebrating old animals, to welcoming new animals, breaking new ground and continuing old projects we're sliding straight into the busy time of year! The trusty wood-mizer put to use making some new sled runners Happy Birthday, Daisy May! Daisy May, in her youth This month marks the fifteenth birthday of good old stand by, Daisy May. Daisy is a red and white Holstein and was purchased by our daughter fro

April's weather whiplash is making it a little hard to get ahead on some tasks, but we're getting ready for truly warm weather. There's lots of work for the horses to help out with and lots of ambitious projects to set up for the summer. This bobsled we picked up in New York state needs a little work, but we're excited about the project! Creamy Taco Meat From: Kyle Swift Seasoned meat and melty cheese come together to make a fun extra hearty version of taco night. Ingredients

November is a chaotic time for our family this year. Betsy will be traveling to stay with our youngest daughter for most the of the month and that means we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. That won't stop us from taking a well-deserved moment to appreciate all that we have to be grateful for! Thanksgiving is almost here! Not Having Company this Year? If you're not expecting a crowd at this year's Thanksgiving table, it might be a great idea to skip that 20lb

The leaves are all dropping and that means it’s time to turn our attention to winter’s fast approaching arrival. There’s always a lot to do in these weeks to get ready for the cold weather and holidays, and this year there’s even less time than normal. Betsy poses with the trusty Wood-Mizer as work on the sugarhouse gets underway. Classic Meatloaf From: Betsy Miller A true classic; enjoyed even by those who don’t like tomato or onions. If you have any leftover it makes a grea

We've been cutting hay, working horses, and moving chickens around. We're also getting ready for a visit from our younger daughter and...

You've heard of Christmas in July, but what about Christmas in April? That's right, our Christmas tree fields are expanding! Brand new...