What's So Crabby About A Crabapple?

I am so eager, as many of you are,

to get my garden finished. 

I cannot wait to have all of my tomatoes and peppers planted,

as well as my beans, and cukes, and squashes.

I am thinking that once this weekend's cold front passes through,

I might be able to finish up.

For now, though, I am doing another weeding and getting the soil

ready for the next step.

And this is how we accomplish many of our tasks these days...

with Griz attached to us.

He's the best lap cat there is...

a constant, faithful companion whose only need is to be as close to 

you as is possible.

I sat on the edge of the garden boxes,

with a lap full of purring kitty and happened to glance up

at the upper pastures to see my herd

standing in the closest corner staring a hole through me.

This is their signal that grazing time is over...

that they want to come back to the barn for their chow,

and then take naps.

You'd think they would want to just stay out in the grass all day long.

But, no.

They have a schedule to keep, and napping is definitely on that agenda.

While I ran up to get the horses, I set Griz on the seat of the gator.

Apparently he needed a nap as well.

It's hard work being a love sponge!

In two trips, I had the horses back in their dry lot.

Ponies first,

then these two knuckleheads in my left hand...

and Moonie in my right.

After garden chores, I quick changed clothes

as it had gotten a little warmer and headed up to collect eggs

and feed the goats.

I checked in on O'Malley and Sally.

They seem to have adjusted to life in their own yard.

Both were eager to eat their dinners.

But for some reason, Sally wanted to eat hers out of my hand.

Sweet!

The crab apple trees that line the upper farm lane

are in full bloom.

I fear that we only have yesterday and today to enjoy their beauty.

This weekend's low temps in the 20's will probably

put an end to that.

Here is an update on the shed floor.

The bricks are laid.  Today they get grouted!

This weekend we can start the walls.

It won't be long until I can give you a proper

tour of Maven Haven!

And that wraps up another week of farm fun.

We'll be back again on Monday with an update.

Til then... be safe, be well!

Sending hugs from the farm!!