Sunday, April 25, 2010

A peaceful Sunday


I have had so much going on since April began, I can hardly clear my head. I fall into bed exhausted each night and wake up wondering which or whose plate I'm dropping. Today, though, was a day without off-the-farm commitments or any type of schedule. It was a much needed, slower day.

Can you guess what I did?

I spent all day outside with my animals. They are my healing, my salve, my rejuvenation. They are the very thing to bring a smile to my lips and contentment to my heart. Of course, I took a few pictures of my babies while I was out there with them....

There was grazing going on:

...and grooming:

Peering for bugs:

...and wondering what I was doing:

Finding the tastiest spots of spring's new growth is an all-consuming pastime:

Until "mama" was spotted and my goat boys came running:


I hope that you, too, had a chance to take a deep breath this weekend.

22 comments:

  1. Busy as usual here I'm afraid! I need a holiday! :D

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  2. A peaceful day, doing what you love to do, is a true blessing. I'm glad you got to have one. And it does look like spring has finally sprung in your neck of the woods! Hooray for spring!

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  3. Good to have a few moments of peace, quiet and relaxation with your busy schedule. I totally understand that need. Yes, I did have some relaxation time this weekend. Much needed! Much enjoyed!

    Your animal photos are wonderful Danni!

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  4. How cute that your goat boys come running like a couple of dogs! But they are just glad to see you, course.

    Unless it's just because they think you have carrot coins...

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  5. as i am running around the kitchen making breakfasts and lunches and grocery list, etc., i started reading your post and swiveled my chair and put my feet up and relaxed and enjoyed your little piece of heaven. i hope there were some carrots at the end of the run! everyone should love each other the way our animals love us!

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  6. What a perfect way to end the weekend! :)

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  7. It's great to see everyone looking so happy! So glad that you found a day to stop and smell the roses. You have quite the beautiful family there! Please give everyone a big hug from us.

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  8. So glad you had a much needed break! And I know what you mean...there is nothing like our animal babies to rejuvenate us for the next wild ride to come. Precious pictures!
    Also so happy that you got to visit with Marcee. I so much enjoy reading her blog. I can tell you all had a great time getting together!

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  9. What a great post! There is nothing like having critters in your life for the best darned soothing therapy. They help clear you mind and soul.
    Those goat boys of yours love you so much. Oh wait, everyone loves you! xoxo

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  10. Your feathered girls totally crack me up. Is there anything as good as having your animals come runnin' when they see you? *big smile*

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  11. yesterday was just gorgeous, so we headed to newport just to get out of town. i actually got a little sunburned!

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  12. I totally "get" you. Did I mention I also used to be a telecom project manager?

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  13. There is no love like goat love! Mine will run from anywhere to be with me.

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  14. Im so happy that after all the hard work you did at my house that you were able to enjoy a day of peaceful relaxation. And even more so that it was doing one of the things that you love best....hanging out with your critter pals. This makes me very, very happy.

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  15. seriously, Danni, b/w the grazing and the grooming, you just have your kids way to overscheduled! heehee. Sooooo glad you got to have a day hanging with your animals and doing what animals know best how to do....enjoy life!

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  16. I am soon to have some slower days.. I am almost to a point with the gardening I can take that day :O)...

    Honeyman and I did sneak half a day this last Saturday together... off to the giant farm store about an hour from us...we love that store!

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  17. Awwwww. Those are the pictures of happiness and relaxation. I'm glad you got to spend such a nice day with your babies - I bet they were pretty darn happy too :)

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  18. That last photo - absolutely priceless! Running to 'mama', that's true love in motion.

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  19. I love all your animals! Especially the pic of the chicken standing on the rock.

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  20. Your critters are just beautiful! They look so happy! I can't wait until we find our farm and have our own animals I can post about!

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