We took it easy our first day in Arkansas. The lady at Lost Valley Canoe & Cabins was very helpful with trail suggestions and sent us to Whitaker Point, also known as Hawksbill Crag. It is one of the iconic hikes in the area but not very long or strenuous–perfect for warming up. We saddled the goats … Continue reading “Goat Vacation” Day 6 – Hawksbill Crag and Swimming Lessons →

Our trip from Kansas City to Millington, TN was not entirely devoid of adventure. We cut through the northeast corner of Arkansas on our way to Memphis and came across a roadside “antique store” that we could not pass up. There were signs plastered across every building, and there were a LOT of buildings! It was impossible … Continue reading “Goat Vacation” Day 3 – The Arkansas Packrat →

Run Nubblets!!! Look at those matching banded legs standing all in a row in the trough! Sox is fast becoming a very handsome young man. Westin says, “I’m handsome too!” I think they’re both handsome. S-t-r-e-t-c-h Westin! Our siblings are going to be quite distraught when I separate the brothers into the boys’ pen in the next week or so. I … Continue reading That fleeting childhood →

Today the goats got their annual fruitcake treat, and of course Cuzco got most of it. Only a few of the goats really like it, and since Cuzco really, REALLY likes it (and because he’s the biggest and the oldest), he insists that he should have ALL of it. However, we made him share a … Continue reading “It’s the most windiest day of the year!” →

The Nubian boys have discovered the joys of campfires. Luckily this on isn’t lit right now. Lilly always loved laying in this fire ring too. With the addition of seven kids this year, our herd has almost doubled in size from eight to fifteen. Once Jezebel kids we’ll definitely be doubled! I love looking out … Continue reading Colorful tidbits →

After a good rest on Friday night, we got up early (but not too early) Saturday morning to begin our long hike down Wild Horse Canyon. First things first, though. There being no toilet facilities at our primitive campsite, Phil came prepared. Many thanks to Aunt Marianne and Uncle Steve for providing this handy little item. Pac-Man carried … Continue reading Goat Vacation Day 2: Wild Horse Canyon →

I can’t resist posting a few of these photos. Throwing two herds together into one pasture for a night is bound to raise some excitement, and our goats spent a good deal of time sparring with Herb’s. Finn was trilled to clack horns with Bacchus and Woodstock, Herb’s only horned goats. Bacchus proved a bit much … Continue reading If we can’t part friends… →

We’ve decided to namer her Tigerlily in honor of her grandmother. Lilly’s registered name was “Stargazer Lilly”. Also, this little one looks a bit like a white tiger from the back.  You gotta love it when the goat compliments the decor. I feel like such a fashionista with my matching accessories! Tigerlily has one straight Alpine ear … Continue reading The little pig-goat and the cowch. →

Man… we had weather like I’ve never seen in Colorado before! The temperatures have been swinging from crazy low to crazy high these last few days, sometimes in the space of just a few hours. Yesterday it was almost 60 degrees out, so everything got slushy. Then last night a heavy fog came down and … Continue reading Icebound →

Yesterday was festive. It was a beautiful sunshiny day (a bit too windy, but I guess we can’t have everything). No girls are in heat right now (three should hopefully be bred), so I was able to let everyone out to play together. All the goats got a little something for Christmas. I bought a bag … Continue reading Christmas 2014 →