In case you're wondering why I've been so quiet here lately, it's because I had to do some travel for work this week. But, I'm BACK! I sure missed home, and it's so nice to be back. Although I think it wore me out a little -- today I took a 3 hour nap! Sheesh!
It was a trying week here at home while I was gone, and I'm very disappointed that this was the week I had to be away from the farm. On Tuesday when I left for my trip, one of our Dexter cows had her calf. Alan's parents came to check on the calf, and Alan's mom even took this photo that afternoon. But when Alan got home from work that evening he found the calf dead in the pasture. We're very sad. =(
What makes it even more difficult is not knowing what happened. We've got one more Dexter cow that needs to give birth later this month, so please send all your happy cow thoughts our way. We need them!
As for a bit of good news, the chick that hatched in my office on Monday is doing great! Another chick hatched out with the hens on Wednesday, so Alan brought it in so this chick could be raised with a friend. I'll get photos up this weekend.
Store Update: Stay tuned for some fun new products to hit my shop this weekend! I've got a new Memory Box order and Crafty Secrets stamps are in! You won't want to miss out on these!! They're FANTASTIC!!
But for now I'm off to make some dinner... hope you're enjoying your weekend!!
I'm sorry for your loss! All animals are precious in his sight! I will send "happy cow thoughts" your way from the suburbs of the Windy City!
Posted by: Ann | March 12, 2007 at 01:51 PM
It is hard when you loose a calf that you have anticipated for so long. I am so sorry, breaks my heart everytime we loose one. Sending tons of happy cow/calf thoughts your way from here on out!
Posted by: Lois Michael | March 12, 2007 at 07:29 AM
sorry to hear about your calf Anna. We lost one two weeks ago, but it was due to the blizzard. It's always so hard to lose the newborn babies!!
Debbie
PS, LOVE your rose card AND the new stamps in your store!!
Posted by: debbie | March 12, 2007 at 07:00 AM
I am sending lots of prayers and good cow thoughts for the upcoming birth. I am so sorry about the loss of the calf. How is the mom taking it? But for the great news of the chicks..that is wonderful. Life does go on.
Posted by: janetwmarks | March 12, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Oh, Anna... so sorry to hear about the beautiful calf! I will definitely keep your other calf-to-be in our thoughts & prayers! Best Wishes! ((( HUGS )))
Posted by: A. Sanborn | March 12, 2007 at 05:42 AM
I'm so sorry about your little calf. I hope the next delivery is trouble free. I can only imagine how sad you must feel, your animals are so much a part of your 'family'
Posted by: Jo | March 12, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Sorry about your calf, happy thoughts for the next one. Thanks for enabling me to go by the store. As always, saw a few things I couldn't live without. Those new Crafty Secret stamps are AWESOME!
Posted by: Lori Craig | March 11, 2007 at 07:05 PM
I'm so sorry you lost the calf. We lost our dog of 12 yrs this week. My heart goes out to you. Lots of happy thoughts for the new baby and mommy cow! Hope to hear a good report soon!
Posted by: Shelley | March 11, 2007 at 03:27 PM
PS: I'm glad you're back, I missed you - welcome home.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | March 11, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Warm hugs to you and Alan, it is truly a sad situation when any baby dies. I'll be sending up prayers for the other animals.
On a happier note, I placed my first order for the Crafty Secrets stamps!!! Thanks sooooooo very, very much, that eased some of my sadness. Are'nt stampers easy to please?
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | March 11, 2007 at 12:58 PM
{{hugs to Anna, Alan, and all the critters}} I know how hard it is to lose one, especially a little baby! Good thoughts for the other Dexter, and the chicks too!
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie Flanagan | March 11, 2007 at 12:33 PM
So sorry to hear about the baby.. :(
Posted by: Barbra1224 | March 11, 2007 at 11:58 AM
sending you some happy cow thoughts. so sorry about your loss.
Posted by: Chris | March 11, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Aw, sad news about the calf :( - unfortunately, if you have livestock, there will always be "deadstock"... a sad fact of farm life. Sending good cow vibes to the next one!
Posted by: Bagpuss (Helen) | March 11, 2007 at 07:09 AM
*sending a happy cow thought* =)
Greetings from Sweden!
Hugs Petra
Posted by: Petra/Paradise | March 11, 2007 at 01:57 AM
So sorry to hear about the calf... :( Will definitely be sending "happy cow" thoughts your way!! Ü
Posted by: Karrie Baker | March 10, 2007 at 10:33 PM
I am sorry about the calf. My brother raises goats and they just lost a baby a few weeks ago - makes my kids so sad (and me too). Baby animals are so adorable. Glad to hear the chicks are good though! I love reading your blog about the animals and the stamping - thanks for sharing your life.
Posted by: Susan C | March 10, 2007 at 07:53 PM
*sniff sniff* That is soooo sad about the baby calf. I'm sorry.
I am glad to hear the chick is doing well tho, and now has a friend =)
Welcome Back Home!!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: CIndy Lou Who | March 10, 2007 at 05:57 PM
Awww Anna that's too bad about the calf - my extended family farm and are in the midst of calving season right now. I tend to stay away so I don't have to see that kind of stuff (it's a rather large farm w/ a lot of cattle so it happens more often than not).
I love reading all your posts about your animals (and the gorgeous pics!!) and the names you come up w/ (I 'specially love the turkins you called Manetta!!! ROFL!!)are just hilarious!!
Sending "good cow vibes" your way!!!
Posted by: AmyR | March 10, 2007 at 05:35 PM