Author Archives: Kelli Miller

Both girls are playing softball, and this year Rafe gets to play t-ball for the first time. Rafe & Liv’s games are in the evenings, and Madeline’s are during the day. Which adds up to a lot of bleacher time. … Continue reading →

My cousin had asked if we’d like to have a ride in his helicopter. Um, yes! Yesterday was the day. Matt and Madeline were totally stoked about it. Me & Olivia & Rafe were a little more on the fence. … Continue reading →

The new piglets are as cute as ever, and at that age where they go on little walk-abouts. One day I watched as they scratched their various and sundry itches. The rooster is wondering just what he’s walked into. All … Continue reading →

Matt gets some of the credit for the pictures on this blog. Often when he goes out to do chores he’ll call back up to the house on his cell phone and tell me to “come quick with the camera, … Continue reading →

A while back Olivia had an impromptu sleepover party. One of the mom’s asked me, “Are you sure you want all these girls over?” My response was, “What’s a few more?” Some of the pullets hang out with the new … Continue reading →

This hen stole away and hatched out 6 chicks. That one peeking out from her wing is just the cutest thing! Couldn’t you just die from the cuteness? 1 year ago: Since you asked…

It’s May, that time of year when spring and summer activities converge and overlap, and blogging comes to a standstill for a bit. (I enjoy the irony of an Osage Green Devil jumping over a St. Ansgar Saint hurdle 🙂 … Continue reading →

Oooo, all of that stretching makes a baby tired! 1 year ago: Punks & bluebells Chicks, batch 2 Happy Spring

The new gilts have all farrowed! I was waiting to tell you until we saw how things would turn out, since the news has generally been bad in the past. The results are about 66% good news and overall I’m … Continue reading →

More calf pictures for Brian. This little beauty is Sophie. Her mother is Caramel. Usually Caramel has black calves, but once before she had one like this named Louisa. Such a cute mother-daughter pair! I love how Sophie looks like … Continue reading →