We woke up this morning to a new baby donkey on the farm! It's about TIME Jackie delivered! We've been expecting this donkey since the end of January! This baby looks ENORMOUS for only being a couple hours old! No wonder Jackie always looked wider than she is tall, with those long legs in her belly!
But FINALLY! A new baby! And a cute little girl, too! Now we've just got to come up with a name. Suggestions?
While I was out taking photos of the new donkey, I took a couple photos of other critters too. Remember Lefty the chicken? He (yup, a rooster) is still around, as well as lots of others. Lefty is ALWAYS the first chicken out of the barn when the door is opened in the morning. I just open the latch and step aside, because if I'm in the way of the opening, Lefty would run right into me. Crazy chicken. He spends his days with the other chickens eating grass in the barnyard.
I'll try and get a photo of Black-Eyed Pea, Posey and Turkey too. They're still out at the barn. Black-Eyed Pea is a rooster as well. *roll eyes*
Dixie's Chick is growing, and happy.
She has gotten used to the chickens, and isn't afraid to explore the barnyard and pasture without Dixie by her side. She's got the sweetest face. In the morning sun her red highlights really shine.
I posted a few other photos from early this morning online as well. You can see them in my Farm Animals gallery on pBase. The first seven photos in that gallery are from this morning. Enjoy!
She is so cute and I thought she was a month or so old! Poor Jackie. Your photos are beautiful!! TFS
Posted by: janetwmarks | March 02, 2007 at 11:31 AM
oh my god! she/he is SO cute! congratulations on your newest baby!
Posted by: tammy B | March 01, 2007 at 08:53 PM
When I looked at the sweet little donkey, I thought Jonie.
So cute!!
Posted by: Jen | February 27, 2007 at 07:42 PM
AWWWW, so cute! Makes me want to go live on a farm too! I can't believe that big strappin' rooster is the little cute Lefty, you posted pics of not so long ago! My they grow up fast! LOL!
Thanks for sharing!
Anette
Posted by: Anette Eakins | February 27, 2007 at 07:10 PM
I love baby donkeys! There used to be a baby donkey down the street from me and I always looked forward to seeing it run in circles around his mom! How about the name Bella?
Posted by: michelle | February 27, 2007 at 06:18 PM
What a sweet baby! I think you should call her Jenny Long Legs.
Posted by: jodi | February 27, 2007 at 05:16 PM
OMG!! Beautiful...and Anna your photos are stunning!!
Posted by: Tracy | February 27, 2007 at 05:04 PM
After look at your photo's all I can say is WOW! Your photography is awesome! I love all your farm critters - what a great family! As I read in a post above, I agree that Cocoa would be a great name for Jackie's babe....
Posted by: Debi C | February 27, 2007 at 04:35 PM
Daisy Mae or Janie?
Posted by: Liz | February 27, 2007 at 03:29 PM
OMG!!! That baby is absolutely darling!!! How about Barley? Love your pictures.
Posted by: Jill | February 27, 2007 at 03:12 PM
OMG!!! That baby is absolutely darling!!! How about Barley? Love your pictures.
Posted by: Jill | February 27, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Went to the farm album, and the pictures are gorgeous, as always. I am so envious of all your critters! We have 20 acres, but not enough critters :( For the baby, I was thinking "Chocolat" would be cute...did you ever see that movie? It was a good one...anyway, it just came to mind :)
Posted by: Diane McVey | February 27, 2007 at 02:05 PM
How about Assshley! Too cute:0)
Posted by: Randee | February 27, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Wow! The pictures of Curly the cat and the rooster crowing are awesome! I always enjoy your photos. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | February 27, 2007 at 12:55 PM
Gosh, she is a big baby... I wanna know how Jackie got such a normal name compared to all the other animals?? =) I was thinking Pixie would be a cute name, but when I read Cocoa, I liked that, too! Good luck choosing...
Posted by: Kerry | February 27, 2007 at 12:54 PM
What fun! My three year old and I have been sitting here admiring all your animals. He's taken control of the mouse and is scrolling up and down looking at Billy over and over again.
What about Mona Lisa for the baby? She's got some long legs doesn't she?
Congratulations!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 27, 2007 at 12:53 PM
What a wonderful picture of Jackie and her young'un! Nellie comes to mind for a name.
Posted by: stampin_melissa | February 27, 2007 at 12:49 PM
What gorgeous critters! I love, love, love 'em. I can smell the barn-y smells in my head, even though I'm tuning out the chicken coop smell. LOVE farms, love being out in the middle of nowhere, and LOVE your pictures. Lots of love, lol!
Posted by: jenn | February 27, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations to you and Jackie. She is beautiful, and so dark, how about Hershey Kiss? I'm sure you'll find a name for her that fits. Your photographs are just beautiful, love them all, and I got a kick out of the horses grin. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: CKMom | February 27, 2007 at 11:36 AM
The picture are awesome! You are one heck of a photographer. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your farm life.
Posted by: Julie | February 27, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Wow, your photography is amazing...you need to do calenders with the animals!! and the cowboys too;)..breath taking..thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kim lenhart | February 27, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Wow, Congratulations, Jackie!! What a ~~large~~ beautiful baby! All the animals are adorable, I just want to reach up and pet them!! Your photography is second to none, you have such a gift. LOVE the pictures, don't ever stop posting them!!!
Posted by: Diane McVey | February 27, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Beautiful pictures.. how lucky to be able to live in a farm with such amazing animals. I love getting updates on them. BTW the baby donkey is a beauty!!
Posted by: Ana | February 27, 2007 at 11:01 AM
OMgosh how totally cute is that little gal! Love all of your all of your pictures.
Posted by: asela | February 27, 2007 at 10:43 AM
I love it when you show up pictures of your 'other life.' It's a reminder that there's more to life than sitting inside and stamping/lurking all day (did I just say that?). Looks like a beautiful day and the new baby is gorgeous! Love her chocolate color. Maybe she should be named Hershey! Doesn't sound very girly, though, I must admit.
Posted by: Novell | February 27, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing the joy and education about farm life - I love it.
I thought since she's so cute and you like pie and love to bake, how about "CUTIE PIE" OR 'QT PI"?
TFS.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | February 27, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Oh, how stinkin' CUTE! My first thought was "Cocoa" when I saw the picture. I love that you share these adorable little and big critters with us and your photography is SUPERB! Have a great day! :)
Posted by: Dotty | February 27, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Awwww!!! How adorable!! Welcome little one!
Posted by: CIndy Lou Who | February 27, 2007 at 09:06 AM
What a little doll! I can't believe what a beautiful rooster Lefty turned out to be! She looks like a Lily--besides I like that name;)
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 27, 2007 at 09:00 AM
The first thing that came to mind was "Jackie's Diane" - which sounds like the song, Jack & Diane.
What a cutie! Nice pics!
Posted by: LisaC | February 27, 2007 at 08:54 AM
congratulations! She is beautiful! How lucky you are to live on a farm surrounded by all of those beautiful and amazing animals! I don't know how you find time to stamp, I would be outside with the animal every spare minute!
Keep sharing your animal pictures, I like the as much as the stamped ones!
Posted by: Inky Paws | February 27, 2007 at 08:54 AM