Archive for February, 2012

The City

We spent the day in Minneapolis. We shopped for spices at an Indian market, bought a case of Japanese tea at a Japanese market, bought Red Snapper at a fish market, and Protein powder and sheep cheese at Whole Foods market. We had Thai food for lunch and brought some home for supper. We bought […]

February 17, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Spring

My animals think it is Spring. The chickens are out of the hen house and roaming around in back. The Mother bunny is in her box, building a nest out of straw.  One of the barn cats looks pregnant. The sheep are wide in the middle and eating a lot.   One of the big […]

February 15, 2012 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Contemplations, Herds and Flocks

Planting

The serious planting of heirloom seeds has begun. Bob has the new bulbs installed in the grow lights and is filling up trays of potting soil.  My kitchen has turned into a planting station. There are trays of soil on the floor, containers of seeds on the counters, watering cans, plant markers, and towels to […]

February 14, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

More Puppies on The way

Boaz ( our Great Pyrenees male) is making more beautiful puppies. The object of his attention is Mocca.  The pups will be born in April and be ready to go to their new homes in June. Ever since we put up the pictures on the web site of the December litter, we have been getting […]

February 13, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Puppy Meets His New Family

There seemed to be an instant connection with this puppy and his new family. When the boys and Mom went upstairs, the pup tried to follow. He has not learned to climb steps. The pup waited patiently at the foot of the stairs for the boys to return. He really wanted to follow his new […]

February 12, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Puppy and People

Today, another great Pyrenees puppy met his new people. He will travel home with them to Wisconsin. They came equipped with paper towels and handy wipes. That is always a great idea when traveling with a puppy. ( I learned that the hard way.)  The pup looks a lot like  his sire, Boaz. He is […]

February 11, 2012 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Great Pyrs, Kitchen

Plants and Puppies

Plants and puppies will keep me busy today. The first tiny plants have emerged from the potting soil. They are seeking the light provided by the grow lights hanging over them. Today, I will water them all. It is a beautiful thing to plant seeds and watch them grow. Most of the food we are […]

February 9, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Great Pyrs

Curry

The cold weather (zero degrees on the back porch) means Indian curry for supper. It is hot and full of exotic spices. I guarantee it will warm you up on the coldest of days. It may fight off just about any form of virus. The hot cayenne peppers breathe fire, and seems to annihilate germs. […]

February 8, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Cute

There is nothing cuter than a Pyr  puppy.  This baby was born on December 15, and weights 20 pounds!   Happiness is hugging a clean puppy who smells good!

February 7, 2012 · Bob · 2 Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs

Grooming Pyr Pups

Today is the day the Great Pyrenees puppies will be cleaned, brushed, and cuddled. They have been outside in the barn kennel with Sunday (Mom).  I am waiting for some friends from Minneapolis to arrive and to help with” Pyr puppy clean up project”.  The puppies will be groomed and petted and petted and petted. […]

February 6, 2012 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Great Pyrs