Fall is definitely in the air in the Bluff Country. I moved the girls to fresh pasture and gave Phoebe a hair cut (she looked like a swamp creature). At times it was difficult, trimming Phoebe's fleece because Dream kept squeezing in between Phoebe and I because she wanted my attention. Not just a wee bit spoiled? I have to admit, I loved it. She actually likes it when I give her hugs.
In addition to playing with my girls and trimming Phoebe, I also got some mowing done and I've started KNITTING again! What a treat that is! I'm finishing up a pink, alpaca/wool scarf (Debbi Bliss Yarn) that I'm making for my Beautiful Baby Girl. When the scarf is done I want to make a hat and mittens to match. (I've never made a hat or mittens before). I even sat and READ for about an hour this morning. I could get used to days like this.... ;-)
The sheep are also enjoying the cooler weather. Alice and Phoebe seem to be establishing a friendship. I've seen Alice rub heads with other ewes before ~ I'm not sure if it's a gesture of friendship or some kind of status display. But there didn't seem to be any hostility on the part of either of the girls.
I love the variety of colors in Shetland sheep!
I think I'll go bake some lemon bars. I have a date with the T.V. set (and my knitting!) tonight ~ Survivor's back!!
Dream says......
..."Mom's got a really, REALLY big secret that she's going to try to tell you tomorrow!"
Oh boy, I love a mystery! I'm jealous of your day off - We're going to Olympia (three hour drive one way) on Saturday to my Grand-nephew's first birthday party - mostly to see my sisters & other "adult" members of the family. So it will seem like I don't get a day off this week. T.
ReplyDeleteI think you're a big tease! And I love that dark grey sheep in your photos - I would love to have that in my flock!
ReplyDeleteCan I rub your head for luck? Maybe some will rub off.....
ReplyDeletePS: I would kill to have your pastures and trees! Your sheep-folk don't know what a wonderful home you provide for them.
ReplyDelete:-)