Expanding

Steve decided, in below freezing temps (yes NC has those too) that he needed to take advantage of another day off and set some corner and center post in the back field (which will one day be the middle field when we continue the clearing and fencing process). After getting our youngest through school, she headed out to help dad - picture this - camo insulated bibs and camo jacket and carrying a pink purse with "needed" things like a paddle with bouncing ball attached, a special rock and a band-aid for dad, you know, just in case. It was the cutest "work" outfit I have ever seen. Shortly after her trip to help dad I was able to also venture out (with coffee). He had already set the corner and center posts and found that there were little saplings in the way, so we got out the chain saw and commenced to clearing. It looks really great and I am excited for the wire to be hung and the field to be usable space - well, we use it for the goats now, but we just want it finished to where we can let all the animals out and not worry.

We were also able to fix some wiring and clean up some more of the pen - an area of about 3/4 acre that is attached to the barn that all animals can come and go as they please. When we bought the land and got the goats - prior to being ready. We put up a makeshift fence around a lot of trees and garbage pile that "came with the land". Since we have gotten all the garbage cleaned up and trees thinned or removed, we were able straighten and neaten the pen area today - YEAH!

After a little while we were joined by our sons to assist where needed - Matt to take the hatchet to little saplings that were making their way back up and Logan - well, he just was there with us, but at least he was there! Sammy was in and out as far as assisting goes - but always reminding us that "I got a band-aid if anyone needs it!"

Was a pleasure to listen to the kids playing or doing their own thing, but still right there in the midst of it all. I love looking around and seeing them playing, petting and talking with the animals - what a life.

I am thankful to conclude with the fact that no one needed the band-aid, it's still available and in the purse for next time.