A BIG thank you to everyone for all of the name suggestions you offered for Dixie's calf! After DAYS of stewing over what to call her, we've finally decided on Dixie Cup. A BIG thank you to Terri Trotter Early for submitting this suggestion! We like that it stays with the Dixie theme, is whimsical, and clever!
Here are some other suggested names that we felt were particularly charming:
- Doodle (one my my personal favorites!)
- Dixie's Midnight Runner (or Dexi)
- Ebony
- Dixie's Lullaby (I added this one to the list myself...)
- Patience
- Eyla Few (I Love You...)
- Lots of Alan and Anna variations
- Slo-Poke (another personal favorite)
- Moo Cow
- Guinness
- Emmy Moo Wight (haha!!)
- Licorice
- Bloomer
- Channa-Gaelic for slow moving stream
- Shanna-Irish for slow moving stream
- Scarlet O'Hara
- DeeDee
... and SOOO many others! It's tough working naming an animal! We thank you for all of your suggestions!
We're expecting three more calves to be born here this year (some sooner than others!), and it looks like a baby donkey might be delivered soon, too!
I took these photos yesterday evening. All of these cows are registered Dexter cows.
This is Princess (she had Ribeye last spring). She's expecting. Alan bought Princess and Queenie (in the background) at the same time when they were babies newly weaned from their mothers. So, while they weren't born here on the farm, they've grown up here. They're very nice cows. They were already named when Alan bought them, and the names just kind of stuck.
This is Queenie. She's expecting. She started out being a fairly wild heifer. She had a baby last spring (a little heifer) that didn't make it to day 2. Very sad. We'll be keeping an extra close eye on Queenie and her calf this year. Queenie has been very calm during this pregnancy. Most of the cows don't particularly LIKE being touched, but Queenie seems to enjoy it.
To give you an idea of her size, here is a photo of Alan (who's 5'10) and Queenie. She is our smallest cow (Chick and Lucy not included, since they're still growing heifers). Alan is standing even with her back hip. He tried to step closer, but Queenie just stepped away, letting him know that since he was close enough to reach, and that was close enough for her. Her eyes are closed...I think she likes it.
We also have Pixie, a slightly smaller version of Dixie (who's our biggest cow). We bought Pixie in November 2007, at the same time we bought little Lucy (who's still tiny as can be!). Pixie is expecting. We bought her as a bred cow - sort of like a two-for-one deal.
All of these expected calves (and donkey) will keep us busy for the next few months! And, if that wasn't enough, we've got a bunch of FANCY baby chickens arriving soon as well! And baby goats! WHOA! Soooo much fun on the farm! My parents live in Washington and will visit the farm for the first time this summer. There will be plenty of activities to keep us all busy!
Dixie Cup, that is very clever and cute! Your photos are like those that one would see in LIFE magazine. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 30, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Very cute name, and is perfect... my first thought is well her "cup" does runnith over with milk!! HA! Love all the photos and the one with Alan is great, they are smaller than I imagined. You have me excited to to see the baby donkey! I still wait on mine!
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | April 29, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Dixie Cup is a darling name! She's a little beauty that's for sure.
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | April 29, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Cute name! I wasn't even thinking on the Dixie theme with my name suggestions. Next time she has a calf you call it "Whistling Dixie". Just a thought.
Posted by: Janet S | April 29, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Oh cute; that's a great name!
Posted by: Elaine | April 29, 2008 at 06:52 AM
That's a perfect name!!! You've got lots of pregnant mama's that will keep you busy. Keep the stories coming. Love hearing about the farm and sharing your inspirations.
Posted by: Ellen | April 29, 2008 at 05:54 AM
Morning from Michigan! I just love to see your photos of the rural life. The cows are so pretty, and I really have had a thing for them for years, so your pictures make me smile and the stories are always fun. Other than your cards, I am a huge fan of your photo taking skills, the colors are wonderful! Thanks for such a cool blog!
Posted by: paula | April 29, 2008 at 05:53 AM
I love the name Dixie Cup! Too cute! Never seen such small cows. I'm glad you took the pic of Alan and Princess so I could actually see. I'm used to Black Angus and Jersey cows. Are Longhorns much larger? I know their horns are. I'm learning so much about farm life and loving every minute!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | April 29, 2008 at 03:42 AM
I love the name, Dixie Cup.
I never realized the cows are so small.
When I was young, my Great Grandpa and I would walk the 1/2 mile through the corn fields to the cow shed. He would speak in Hungarian, explaining about crop rotation and animal care. His father was a vet who traveled to large estates in Hungary.
Posted by: Laurie | April 28, 2008 at 10:46 PM
First of all...thanks for visiting my blog and saying Happy Birthday to my Brian. (My DH). I found it comical that after all that watching your blog and waiting...the baby heifer came on my DH's birthday! So I was happy to share it. How on earth did you find it so fast? It was an honor to know you visited my blog. I thank you as I curtsy to the queen of stamping!
How lucky you are to live on the farm with all of these amazing creatures of God. My children would be in heaven truly! I love donkeys! I can't wait to see the pictures of the baby donkey!!! And of course more cows.
Thanks for sharing your life on the farm with all of us!
Posted by: Tammy (SCS - Feathers & Ink) | April 28, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Aw, shucks! I told my DH last night that I thought about Dixie Cup, but thought that was not cute enough. Boy was I wrong! SO glad you picked that name, cause I think it's adorable. Your cows are so small!!! Thank you for sharing your exciting (if not udderly exhausting, pun intended) adventures at your house. I'm loving my daily visits to your farm and learning about your animals and sharing in the excitement of the babies. You make it so real and fun I can almost smell it! LOL
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM
LOL! I thought it would be fun, but I didn't think it would actually get picked out of all of the wonderful suggestions! She does look just as cute as can be.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri Trotter Earley | April 28, 2008 at 04:55 PM
As much as I love seeing and reading about your card creations, it's your farm life pics and details which make me smile and sometimes bring tears. Thank you for sharing your life.
Posted by: Kathleen | April 28, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Love the name and can't wait to see the new babies as they arrive, especially looking forward to seeing the chickens and the donkey.
Posted by: Sherry | April 28, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Dixie Cup is perfect! And I love the suggestion of "Pixie Stix" too!
Posted by: Angie | April 28, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I envy you all those babies to love. I guess I'll just have to share through your wonderful pictures and narratives. TFS Ann
Posted by: ann lind | April 28, 2008 at 02:51 PM
perfect name for a perfect little cutie :) I am looking forward to meeting all of the new additions to the farm!!!!
Posted by: Meredith | April 28, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Oh my Gosh....sounds like you had a fun-filled weekend!! You are giving me such an education!!
Dixie Cup is a great name.....I love it!
Posted by: Vicky sitterly | April 28, 2008 at 01:00 PM
So Dixie Cup it is!! Very cute :D I'm so glad Mama and the little Cup are doing well...and there's more excitement to come! You are going to be swamped with little ones, how FUN! You are so blessed to be living the farm life, and designing stamps, and being an artist, and a photographer!!! I'd say that ranks right up there with HEAVEN ON EARTH!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 28, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Reading about life on your farm and seeing all the pictures you've taken of the landscape as well as the animals makes me want to live on a farm. What a beautiful life!
Posted by: Mindy | April 28, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Thought you should know that I truly am afraid of cows (they are so big) but I absolutely love looking at your pictures...of not just your cows but all your animals.
Posted by: Tracye | April 28, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Dixie Cup! Very cute. Our dog is called Dixie, I don't know why I never thought to suggest Doodle - we always call her Dixie Doodle!
Posted by: Martha | April 28, 2008 at 11:27 AM
LOVE the name! Very cute! With all these babies coming, you and Alan may have to squeeze in a quick vacation...:)
Posted by: Dawn | April 28, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Dixie cup is a great choice! Now I suppose "Pixie stix" isn't far behind...
Posted by: Sharon in NE | April 28, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Dixie Cup! What a cute name:) My goodness all the new babies, new residents (chickens), you and Alan are going to be *busy*!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | April 28, 2008 at 09:47 AM