Maple Grove Farm, Jackson Creek, NC
Feb 08
I woke as the sun broke the eastern sky. Eager and ready for this beautiful day. The air had a fresh smell like sheets hung on a line to dry. There was a bit of wind and a definite crispness to the morning. The sky was Carolina Blue! and Beautiful! The dogs were surprised to …
Jan 07
This evening Drover and I had to put the sheep in the barn because of the wind and our single digit temps…I parked the truck so to block the sheep from circling the barn (the Churrios have never been in the barn) Dover drove the sheep to the barn and I went round the other …
Apr 07
Make sure you check out the puppy pics! Boo & Skye’s puppies are 2 weeks old. My goodness. They are growing so fast – wiggling and crawling everywhere (military style). Their eyes should be opening soon. Click here for puppy pics.
Apr 05
Today it rained! Seemed colder because it is Spring and it has been warmer! The sheep were so funny today. I turned them out early this morning. They took off to the field and their favorite greens (dog fennel) It is coming up and they are devouring it! Les and I went to Denton and …
Apr 01
Okay ! I admit it! I am AWFUL!!! My dogs are ruined! or (at least spoiled)! I like vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate. I bought some “Blue Bunny” the other day at the grocery store. Okay I like the chocolate part! I really do not care for the ice cream! This afternoon…Montanna, Drover and …
Apr 01
The day started with very heavy rain. But the promise of spring with the warmth and wonderful smell of spring! Not to mention the green green grass! I finished my cooking : Not before my Memories started flooding in, along with the tears! I made deviled eggs and remembered my Aunt Anna and her ham …
Mar 30
It has been a difficult time here at Maple Grove Farm…With my Mother’s passing, I knew she was very ill but never in my heart did I ever believe she would pass away! I suppose that was a protection of some sort… Today was a nice day… Les and I cut wood and put it …
Mar 28
There is an old Hymn we use to sing when I was a girl. “I Stand Amazed In the Presence” It talks about how Jesus could love someone like me! That song came to my mind as I watched new life enter this world ! Birth is so amazing, so wonderful so awesome! What a …
