Author Archives: Kelli Miller

Matt was checking out the blog tonight, to see what I’ve been posting. “I don’t see any cow pictures on the blog.” So here you go, cow pictures. These gals were standing around in the cattle shed gossiping when I … Continue reading →

Ever since some idiot boy shot one of my ducks, I’ve wanted to get a head count and see how many I’ve got at this point. The ducks just sort of get the run of the place, and keep their … Continue reading →

I took a quick walk out at noon to see what was going on around the barnyard. The temperatures climbed to a balmy 36 degrees today. Everyone was just chilling out, enjoying the sunshine. I’m not sure at this point … Continue reading →

Ava, as seen from an upstairs window Look west. No dangerous maniacal squirrels that direction. Look east. No trespassing snowmobilers that direction. I’ll just sit here in the middle of the drive and block intruders with my pleasantly plump body.

Tomorrow (December 12) is the last day for ordering your 2008 Sugar Creek Farm calendar to guarantee Christmas delivery via USPS Priority Mail. Here are the deadlines for other delivery options:UPS Ground – New Extended Deadline!!! 12/14/20072nd Day Air – … Continue reading →

The creek was breathtakingly beautiful this morning, cutting through the brilliant white snow covering the pasture as a ghostly mist rose from it. Looking back at the cattle’s winter pen. The neighbors were surely looking out their windows and muttering … Continue reading →

Thanks everyone for your comments on that last post. Whew! I’m ready to get that one off the top of the page. I think it will be valuable, to us anyway and hopefully to others, to keep writing about it … Continue reading →

One of my very first hens – now 4 years old I hate this time of year. I don’t mean Christmas. Oh no. I love the Christmas season. The gift making and baking. The traditions, those passed down and those … Continue reading →

Snowy kitten Snowy big calves Snowy little calves + snowy ducks waiting for them to drop something yummy(How many ducks do you see?) Snowy duck in midflight, headed for the creek

We had our first bout of winter weather this weekend, with a few inches of snow followed by sleet followed by freezing rain. In other words, a slippery mess! I followed Matt & Madeline around on Saturday while they did … Continue reading →