Another fair has come and gone! Winter is coming!! We all did really well with our exhibits this year.
The Fair board opted not to give out fair bucks this year, much to the little people’s dismay. So I made a deal with them. For every red ribbon they get a dollar. For every blue ribbon they get $5. And for every purple division ribbon they get their choice of an ice cream cone or Italian soda. That seemed to take the sting of no fair bucks away.
They had to wait three days to find out the results. But boy oh boy, I think I got snookered.
First thing we see when we walk in the door.
First place AND division champion.
He was certainly proud of himself as well as tickled about his ice cream cone prize!
They both did well, Lil Bit had an amazing number of ribbons. She chose a specialty drink at the coffee shop.
[Posting a year late, apparently I saved all my last posts as drafts instead of publishing?]
I made a quick trip to Oklahoma 3/6-3/13 to visit family after my mom had a health scare. When I left Alaska it was cold and snowy, of course there was a climate shock and jet lag to deal with upon arrival in the 63° Okie heat of early spring. It was nice to see my family and thankfully, B’H, my mom pulled through and is doing better.
While there I didn’t leave the farm except for a trip to the grocery store. I enjoyed the quiet solitude of the back road farm scape and the warmer weather was nice! I had more warm 60°+ days in one week than all of last summer. I should have brought better deodorant.
Some of the remnants of Vera sprinkled all around the farm.I spotted three different colors of daffodils all totalled.A crepe mertle in bloom by Uncle Steve’s (blessed memory) house.These little wild grape hyacinth are everywhere.Kitty, I got my cat snuggles fix with this one and Binx.
Spent as much time as possible with Ma and Rickerd while staying at my sister’s and enjoying their little homestead. Got to visit with lots of family as everyone came to see Ma and got to see me as a bonus. 😜
While at my sister’s & John’s place I was able to help with her baby chicks and little kune kune piglet Mr. Wiggles.
Mr Wiggles has breakfast.
Between the chickens, ducks, goats, pigs, cats and dogs, there’s a lot going on! I baked a few loaves of bread in my spare time and tried to make some cherry mashes but that’s another story for another time. I made a few meals too. Normal stuff.
One week is a short time to fly that far but life back home calls. Return I must.
Waiting to board.
The valuable people were seen, the important things said. I’m grateful for the opportunity. 💞
Mom & her 4.
Back to the daily grind now. And what’s left of the snow, it’s rotting fast. I’ve got ducks, turkeys, goats, rabbits and dogs to deal with now. And children. Can’t forget them.
Spent a little time at our friends’ house Wednesday evening and enjoyed their beautiful garden. It takes a tremendous effort to tend all these plants. I’m inspired by these two. 💗
Adorned with nautical motifs, throughout. Bursting with columbines and pansies, roses and fireweed not yet bloomed. Forget-me-nots and poppies. Glorious!
This is my favorite!Forget-me-nots and orange Poppies.What a cute little boat garden bed!Buoys & nets & things.Lavish lilac bloomsYellow poppiesWhite columbine
Alaska on my mind... 