Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure had a delicious dinner, and the left-overs have been just as super! Having the extra couple of days off work this week sure was nice, too. Today, Alan and I went to the Homestead Heritage Thanksgiving fair near Waco. The festival features local craftsmen and shares a bit of insight to their sustainable living lifestyle. I loved it! They had lots of handmade things for sale (pottery, jams/jellies, cheeses, baked goods and grains, fiber arts, wood crafts, soaps, etc) so I was able to pick up a few holiday gifts, and even a thing or two for myself! But, I did manage to leave all of the BABY CHICKENS there... I'm very proud of how strong I was to resist the cute little fluff balls!
When we left the farm today, Lucy was doing just fine, enjoying her huge pile of hay. We figured she would be having her baby in the next 24-48 hours, so last night I made sure she had her own area in the barnyard where the other animals couldn't get in her way.
We got home just as the sun was setting, and LOOK what we found in the barnyard with Lucy! Her BABY! We don't know if it's a boy or girl yet, but it's very obviously black. With Lucy's beautiful red coloring, we were HOPING for a red baby. Dang it... Now, just cross your fingers that it's a GIRL! We'll know tomorrow.... And I'm sure we'll be open to name suggestions, so get your thinking caps on! This little baby is unbelievably tiny...I don't think it's face (from top of head to tip of nose) is as long as the palm of my hand. TINY!
Awwwww, just how sweet is she!!!!
How about Helen! Its one of my favorite old fashioned names. OR
Another suggestion would be Lucia, which is lucy in Italian! Have fun with her.
Posted by: Tilda | December 05, 2009 at 10:55 AM
I wanna hold her Ü Super beautiful calf, that's for sure. How about Lucy and...
Licorice? Special people love black licorice, so she's one-of-a-kind *Ü*
Posted by: Tracy | November 30, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Well Shoot, how could I forget TINY TIM the tiny rooster! *red face* Dad Wight, Thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 30, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Since Lucy had her maybe she should be Ethel.
She's a beauty!
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | November 29, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Nope, you cant name him after a chicken, Carol. I say Tinkerbell and Little Mac, as opposed to Big Mac. No sense worrying about a girls name, they haven't had a heffer yet. Ho! Ho! Ho!................. Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | November 29, 2009 at 07:00 PM
What a gorgeous Mommy and baby! I like the name suggestion made in an earlier post... Diamond! That baby certainly IS a gem! Congratulations!
Posted by: Deborah Makowski | November 29, 2009 at 05:08 PM
Oh boy, Mama looks ready to burst! Glad Baby is here. She's a little beauty. Hey, how about Black Beauty? I know BB was a male horse, but I always thought it was a girl's name.)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | November 29, 2009 at 01:06 PM
What an adorable itty bitty baby! Bitsy for a girl, or a boy!!
Posted by: Elsie | November 29, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Sky or Diamond..."Lucy in the sky with diamonds"
Posted by: Jeanette | November 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM
After seeing her this morning, I can imagine just how proud Lucy is of her. She is SO precious. Can hardly wait until we can see her running around. This morning she was a little wobbly, wasn't she, but am sure by tonight she will be running around her Mother. Congrats Alan and Anna!
Posted by: lorasue | November 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM
How neat! I think if he is a boy, call him
Angus. If it is a girl, call her Beauty.
Thanks for the birth announcement. Always
exciting to see the new events coming in.
Posted by: NormaJ | November 29, 2009 at 07:52 AM
S/he is just beautiful! I can't imagine how small - but after seeing Mama, and hearing that the face is no longer than the palm of your hand, I'm thinking about the size of a female labrador? Congratulations Anna! (Also on getting away from the fair without "fluff balls"!)
Posted by: Sharli | November 29, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Very cute! My daughter (8 yrs old) thinks you should name her Jasmine or Aladin if it is a boy. (Hmmmmm.... Where did those names come from?)
Posted by: Cheryl | November 29, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What thrilling news! I can just imagine your elation. Your photos are just wonderful and that newborn calf is precious. If it's a girl, how about Tink or Tinkerbel. If it's a boy, then "Earl" - you know, Black as "earl" (oil)?
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | November 29, 2009 at 07:05 AM
OMG, OMG, CONGRATULATIONS, LUCY AND ANNA AND ALAN!!! What a wonderful gift to find upon your return!!! How about "Blessing" for her name?! (I know, really corny!) She is just beautiful, and I cannot fathom how SMALL she is! I'd LOVE to have a bovine baby that tiny!
I am super jealous of the fair you went to...when I lived in TX they had THE most wonderful events like that. Sure do miss them! The crafters are just superb...how FUN! SO GLAD YOU got to go, though! Just wish I could have been there too!
Have a fantastic week~! Can you believe it's going to be Dec. in 2 days??? !!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 29, 2009 at 06:49 AM
That is some curly cuteness right there! Congratulations on your new arrival at the farm!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | November 29, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Sweet Baby, looks like she had an easy birth. And it looks like you just missed it. He/She is still damp! Congrats on a new *family* member :o) Names: Boy - Tiny Tim, Girl - Thumbelina. Have a wonderful Sunny Sunday. hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 29, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Thanks for sharing the pictures and love your blog..... the calf is beautiful
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | November 29, 2009 at 04:16 AM
What a blessing. I know when we had calving cows, it was always a relief when they got on with it themselves and all went well. Looks like a gorgeous little (well not so little)calf.
Posted by: Janice | November 29, 2009 at 03:56 AM
Hey Anna, those are my favorite kind of births! Come home to find all the hard work done! Yeah! Congrats on the cutie...
Posted by: Lisa, Rachel and Julie | November 29, 2009 at 12:29 AM
because of the size I was thinking Thumbelina if it's a girl. Pee Wee or Button perhaps if it's a boy. but regardless - that is one adorable calf!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | November 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I'm thinking Ethel. :O)
Posted by: Lisa | November 28, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Cute, cute, cute!
Posted by: lacyquilter | November 28, 2009 at 10:13 PM
How about Caliope? Callie for short!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | November 28, 2009 at 09:25 PM
I had a similar idea to Sherri...I was thinking if it's a girl name her Olive...(I Love Lucy)
Posted by: Kelly Bee | November 28, 2009 at 08:12 PM
WOW :0) What an amazing gift to come home to... she or he is just so darling.
As soon as I saw the baby, this word came to mind, so I think it's an interesting name too ..... CRIMP !!
Posted by: Robb_eeie | November 28, 2009 at 06:54 PM
How about Ricky if its a boy? Lucy and Ricky. Get it? She/He is so pretty!!!
Posted by: Sherri | November 28, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Ahhhhhhhhh...she is a little Black Eyed Pea...so maybe call her Pea
glad Lucy did OK without you there... Good mama.
Posted by: Sue | November 28, 2009 at 05:18 PM