MaryJane, thank-you for sharing this darling children’s book about Apples. I am going to have to look for a copy myself and add it to my apple book collection. The author sounds like she lived in such a perfect place to learn about and foster her own love and appreciation of one of America’s favorite fruits.

Speaking of fruit, I am excited to say that my old Orange tree is loaded down this year with beautiful white fragrant flowers. Maybe we can have another reasonable successful orange crop this year. Stay tuned for late November into December for the verdict.

How wonderful to find not only a “worker” but a friend! Love the pictures!

What a wonderful friend you have MaryJane in Abigail, there for you no matter what. So happy she found you and the farm. She sounds like a true blue Farmgirl.

ooh a new precious baby!! and whose little calf is this? And what have you named it?

Isn’t it amazing how much animal moms love their new babies? We used to breed our goats and the babies were so sweet and funny. One day I was here by myself and I had to deliver one. It was a difficult birth and I was so scared I would run around the barn trying to calm down in between bouts of trying to help her. It finally arrived and I was so proud of myself. I told my husband no more babies. I would love to give this sweet cow baby a great big hug. She’s precious.

I suppose this is a pond on your farm. I’d love to have a pond, but we are blessed with a beautiful sparkling clean creek running through our farm. I love the serenity of this pic.

Wouldn’t a red tractor be perfect parked outside in the white fenced in holding area? sigh!

I learned to drive in a 1952 Farmall, and trust me, that was easy compared to shifting gears on a highway or street with other traffic, lights and cars! Love, love, love tractors!
Here in Lancaster County PA, we have the oldest still running tractors I have ever seen, working the fields. the conservative Mennonites drive “steel wheels” , as they aren’t allowed modern rubber tires, so you really see some old models then. And of course the Old Order Mennonites and Amish don’t use tractors at all, just teams of draft horses or draft mules.

I think I would love to drive a tractor. My family were farmers but they were plow and mule people—no luxury of a tractor. I am the fifth generation on the land. I still have my grandfathers old plow.

Just up from the basement and putting a chunk of wood in the furnace—time for a cup of tea before I go to the barn to feed the animals. Then I’ll go for a nice walk with my dogs and see how many birds I can see. Thanks for this lovely picture—it makes me think to be aware of the beauty of nature around us every day.

I love this photo. It makes me feel like I am there walking toward that barn—or whatever it is. Looks like a barn to me.

No too much longer and this nest will get some “renovations and spring cleaning” for the 2018 season.

I am fascinated by nests, always have been. If I come across one fallen on the ground, and it is in good condition, i will generally bring it home. I like to decorate with old and natural items so nests fit in well. I also have a fetish for old bird houses and have a collection of those that i also use for decor both inside and outside my home.
Soon this beauty will be welcoming a new family!

I love this picture as I look at it I picture a Red Bird (my favorite bird) setting in that nest.
I am so looking for to spring and watching all the birds.

um, maybe needs a little work?

I have a fetish for bird nests along with old birdhouses..i am always looking for nests, in the trees, under eaves, etc…if i am lucky to find a fallen on I like to keep it. Thank you for this pic!