Alan and I went out to the barnyard first thing this morning to check on Lucy and her little baby. We distracted Lucy with some cow cookies while we gave the little one some love...
Lookie LOOKIE! Our first girl of the year!! YAY!
She is the smallest calf we've had delivered on the farm. Houdini was little, but not THIS little! We haven't named her yet, so if you've got a suggestion we'd love to hear it! Her mama's name is Lucy.
And now for some more modest photos...
Oh Anna! She is precious!!!!
Posted by: Vicki | December 14, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Nevermind...I see that you've picked Darcy. That is cute too. Reminds me of Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice.
Posted by: Rebecca | December 11, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Haven't read all the other name suggestions, but for some reason Saffron sounds so cute to me for a little cow. I know saffron isn't black, but it just SOUNDS like it should be the name of something adorable.
If you are going with the color of the cow, I once had a black cat named Onyx. Though that doesn't sound as cute as the calf is.
Posted by: Rebecca | December 11, 2009 at 06:39 AM
I vote for Lulu :)
Posted by: Connie P. | December 09, 2009 at 05:14 PM
well someone else said Ethel but that was my choice too....you just can't have Lucy without her Ethel
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | December 07, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Hi Anna
I just stopped by to see how things were going down on the farm. Congrats on your new addition, she is gorgeous!! How about Lilli or Lilliput...short for lilliputian.
TFS your wonderful photos.
Have a great day,
Karen x
Posted by: Karen | December 03, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Hi Anna .. I already made my name suggestion for the new baby on the farm ~ *Crimpy* :) Something different and unique, just like her owners :)~~
QUESTION: What are those freckled red-spots on the baby's belly? Never seen a baby cow that young ~~ she's Sooo sweet.
Posted by: Robb_eeie | December 03, 2009 at 09:37 AM
My first thought was 'Ethel'. How can you have a Lucy without an Ethel???
Posted by: Carol B | December 03, 2009 at 05:43 AM
She is absolutely adorable! How about Miss Daisy, like your typepad logo ;-).
Posted by: Pam Everts | December 03, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Congratulations on your new little moo moo! She is just so stinkin' sweet! I like the name Raven because she is so shiny and dark. Thanks for sharing your creativity and farm life with the rest of us. Your blog is my favorite one to check first to see what is going on 'at the farm.' Keep the pics coming!
Posted by: Shannon from AZ | December 02, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Oh, she looks like velvet! So sweet! I just want to kiss that big soft nose!
Posted by: Danielle | December 02, 2009 at 06:47 PM
LuLu Belle is the first thing that came to mind, but I see it's been offered up several times with various spellings. One name that stood out for me was Cassis - different, unique, yet meaningful. Whatever you decide, I know it'll be fine.
Posted by: Lori Prince | December 02, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Awwww, what a sweet little thing. Congrats. I just wanna hug her little face.
Posted by: Ruthy Gray | December 02, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Okay, I havenseen Lulu suggested and Bella suggested - what about "Lulu Bell". Lucy's lil Lulu Bell.
Congrats on the new addition to the farm!!!!
Posted by: Prudence C. | December 02, 2009 at 12:33 PM
What an adorable lil gal! How about naming her "Lela" which means dark beauty. Then she keeps the L from her mama, too.
Congrats!
Posted by: Tiffaney in VA | December 02, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Congrats on a GIRL! She's got a beautiful shiney, black coat. So sweet.
Posted by: Shelley | December 01, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Anna, she is just adorable. I think you should call her "Little Bit" or "Half Pint" since she's so little. Adorable, and great photos as well...
Posted by: Barb Hardeman | December 01, 2009 at 03:18 PM
HURRAY! SO HAPPY IT'S A GIRL!!! CONGRATS, AGAIN!
SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL, AND I LOVE THE PHOTOS...THANKS FOR SHOWING US JUST HOW LITTLE SHE IS! PRECIOUS!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK. CAN IT REALLY BE DECEMBER ALREADY??!!
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 01, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Awwww... what a cutie! Congrats!
Okay, this is a reach, but I just had to offer the name "Diamond"
Then you can tell people:
"Lucy's in the Sty with Diamond"
Yes, I know sty's are for piggies... ;)
Just found your blog! Can't wait to read more!
Posted by: Maureen Kuppe | December 01, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Gee, there are already so many good suggestins for names. She is just adorable. Congrats on a little lady! Some other names that I don't think were mentioned include "Scarlett"(Gone with the Wind - Scarlett had black hair); "Bonnie Blue"(Scarlett's daughter by Rhett and being in TX you have those lovely Blue Bonnett flowers); "Lizzie"(my daughter's name is Liz); and "Lola"(just because). Have fun picking a name. It will be fun to see what you decide.
Posted by: Janet Sisk | November 30, 2009 at 07:37 PM
I thought of a name before I read any comments, but I see that others have already said what I was thinking...Lulu. I was thinking "Lucy's Little Lulu". She is so cute. Congrats on your new baby girl!
Posted by: Janna | November 30, 2009 at 07:28 PM
I think Tinkerbelle would be the perfect name. What a darling.
thanks much
Posted by: Linda w | November 30, 2009 at 06:28 PM
I was going to suggest Little Bit but see someone already mentioned it. Ethel would be good because of Lucy's friend Ethel. But I read someone's suggestion of "emma" - doesn't that just sound like the sweetest name of them all. Emma has my vote. But let's face it - whatever the name, she's darling and will be well loved. Thanks for sharing the great pics.
Posted by: Elaine Moore | November 30, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Congrats. I think "Pearl" might be a good name for her (or more exactly black pearl). Black pearls and small but very precious. What do you think?
Posted by: Lorraine | November 30, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations! What an adorable face. She looks so sweet. How about "Sweet Pea"
Posted by: Ida | November 30, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Awww, isn't she beautiful!
She looks like a Darcie to me (which is an old Irish name meaning Dark)
Good luck choosing your name!
Posted by: Lynne in NI | November 30, 2009 at 01:20 PM
She looks like a little black bean...I vote for Beanie (that was my brother-in-law's dog and I have always loved that name!)...we have a black lab named Olive, but I think someone already took that choice yesterday. So I'm sticking with Beanie.
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | November 30, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Congrats on your new little bundle of Moo!!
What a black haired beauty she is!! What about "Liu Liu" - after Lucy Liu - another black haired beauty that came to mind :0)
Posted by: Randee E | November 30, 2009 at 01:02 PM
She is just the sweetest thing! Adorable little face. Thanks so much for sharing your farm life with us!
Posted by: Michelle Martin | November 30, 2009 at 12:52 PM
she should be named LuluBelle, as she will be the Belle of the barnyard. and such a beauty she is... thanks for sharing. MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | November 30, 2009 at 12:10 PM
She reminds me of a cute little moose....soooo my suggestion is Crissy-moose, like Christmas.
Posted by: Leslie | November 30, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Penny
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | November 30, 2009 at 09:36 AM
WoW! the estrogen is thicker than tar! OK finally a girl, So lets call her fritz or maybe Bob. Estelle Getty died a while back thats a nice TV name. Minnie Pearl? Oh, good grief! Melissa, that's it Melissa! Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | November 30, 2009 at 09:27 AM
I vote for Rikki - even girls are named Rikki (and Lucy had Little Ricki while the TV show was on the air).
Posted by: cheryl R | November 30, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Aww.. she's sweet...
How about Lucy's Little Lady? And then you can call her Lady for short? since she is the first girlie on the farm!
congrats!
Posted by: Elizabeth Ecsy | November 30, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Congratulations on the new addition. She's very cute...and thanks for the more modest pictures =D
I know its not original and looks like someone else has already suggested it but my vote is for Ethel.
Posted by: Sonya | November 30, 2009 at 08:11 AM
I'm going off the path..love little emma..just looks like a little emma to me..I was so touched by these photo's..Thanks Anna for the beauty of life you share with us..Hugs and Congrats on the new Baby GIRL!!!
Posted by: KellyinID | November 30, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Wow is she cute. How about "Precious"
Posted by: Col | November 30, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Congratulations on such a little beauty! I like the name Pearl.
Posted by: Marla Medina | November 30, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Congrats, mom and dad, and mom. I was going to suggest Ebony, but I see it's already been suggested. First name that came to my mind when I saw the adorable pics. So, cast my vote for Ebony - after all, it's a name for black. What an exciting life you have, Anna. You are truly blessed. xoxoxo from Idaho, Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne H | November 30, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Congrats on the new girlie girl. She's beautiful. I think a good name for her would be Lilian. Hugs, Nellie.
Posted by: Nellie Schuurman | November 30, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Congratulations on the first baby girl. I looked up the meaning of Lucy....it means "Light" so I thought an appropriate name for the baby would be Darcie(Irish version)or Dorcey (English version) ..which means "Dark" Whatever you name her, she is adorable. Such a gorgeous little face, enjoy your new addition to the farm and as always thanks for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Sandy Hulsart | November 30, 2009 at 07:05 AM
I LOVE today's photos. She is a *Gem* . You finally got a girl :) Have a good week, hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 30, 2009 at 06:33 AM
How very sweet! Your animals are lucky little (and big!) critters. Thank you for sharing.
I like the name Olive not only because of a cute little round black thing, but also because it makes me think of that little girl on "Little Miss Sunshine". :)
Posted by: Lisa S | November 30, 2009 at 06:07 AM
she is adorable! I love it that you share your animals with us. The pictures are priceless. Can't wait to see what name you pick.
Posted by: Debbie | November 30, 2009 at 05:57 AM
Cuuuute! I vote for Ethel.
Posted by: Carrie C | November 30, 2009 at 05:20 AM
She is so beautiful. Congratulations to you all. And a girl to boot! I am liking the Lil LuLu idea. Your pictures make me want to live on a farm! I love animals and baby animals are the ultimate. Have fun:) Janet in NC
Posted by: janetwmarks | November 30, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Ethel would be my choice - just seems perfect with her moms name being Lucy. She is beautiful! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Pamela Knopf | November 30, 2009 at 04:25 AM
Oh, so sweet!
Lucy's Little Ebony
Posted by: Kathy D | November 30, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Me, I am all for Ethel! Who better to go with Lucy than her pal Ethel.
Posted by: Judi V | November 30, 2009 at 12:46 AM
She is beautiful! So beautiful she should be named after something equally beautiful ... Jade (black jade) or Ebony.
Posted by: Pam (PeeJay) | November 30, 2009 at 12:28 AM
How about "Violet" after Violet Gray, Lucy's friend on Peanuts.
She's soooo sweet looking...reminds me of a violet...
Posted by: Alexis Hilgert | November 29, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Oh my how adorable!!!!
Posted by: sue | November 29, 2009 at 11:01 PM
I think that her name should be Rikki....since her momma is lucy....little rikki would work...its both a girl AND boy name...LOL
to darn cute.
Posted by: Renee Guggenmos | November 29, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Ack!!! Cow porn!!!!! LOL!!!!
What a cutie pie and she is sooo little!!! I love some of the other names that have been suggested, but the first that came to my mind was "Glossette" (like the candy!!)- one because she is so glossy, and the "ette" will work for little or female!!!!
Welcome wee one!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | November 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Precious! My boys think Lulu is a good name.
Posted by: Brook | November 29, 2009 at 10:22 PM
The first thing that came to mind was Charlie Brown...since she's not red (could have named her peppermint patty) how about Violet. She was the one who had black hair.
Posted by: Janet | November 29, 2009 at 09:20 PM
How fantastic! She's adorable. I have two name suggestions. One is Cinderella, and call her Cinder because she's black. Also, I named my black female Briard puppy Cassis, which is french for Black Currant Berry. Maybe you're familiar with the liqueur Creme de Cassis. Anyway, congrats! Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | November 29, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Go with a Peanuts theme - call the little bugger Woodstock since she's so little!
Posted by: Kris C | November 29, 2009 at 08:12 PM
I have to agree with the other's -- her name must be Ethel!! How cute would that be! :-) What a sweet little one! Congrats to Lucy!
M
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | November 29, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I'm thinking of "small" names, and the first and best that comes to mind is Minnie.... (Mini... get it... HAR HAR HAR!!!)
Posted by: Laura F. | November 29, 2009 at 07:30 PM
The name that comes to mind is Gidget. What a sweetie. Congrats on a keeper. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | November 29, 2009 at 07:18 PM
my son looked at her and thought her name should start with an M ... then decided Miah - which is Aboriginal meaning "the moon". I like it!! good luck picking a name.
Posted by: Donelda | November 29, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Congratulations on the new baby girl. she is beautiful.The first name to come to mind is Bella aka Lucy's Bell. I love the pictures of her.
Posted by: Sally | November 29, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Oh, what a little sweetie! Sweet Pea should be her name!
Posted by: Cheri Howard | November 29, 2009 at 05:55 PM
The first name that came to me (before I read all the others) was Silky. Beautiful pics of an adorable newbie!
Posted by: doris | November 29, 2009 at 05:46 PM
How about Desi?
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | November 29, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Name her Little Lu. That isn't an order it is a suggestion.
Posted by: jeanette | November 29, 2009 at 05:14 PM
How about naming her Lucy's Belle...a little play on words. :) Whatever you name her, she's adorable! Hugs, Anna!
Posted by: Lori Craig | November 29, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Ahhh...congrats on a little girl!
I still like Pea...as in Black Eyed pea..she is tiny like a pea and has black eyes.LOL
GIRL POWER!!!!
Posted by: Sue | November 29, 2009 at 04:10 PM
First name to come to me was "Bella"
She is sooooooo cute.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | November 29, 2009 at 04:03 PM
I like Ethel too...I was worried I would be the only one!!!
Posted by: Jessica Legg | November 29, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Congrats to all...she's a beauty!!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | November 29, 2009 at 03:34 PM
What a sweetie! I definitely agree with Ethel! Gotta love Lucy and Ethel!
Posted by: Lisa Kind | November 29, 2009 at 03:11 PM
My first though too, was Ethel! But I like Lulu, also! Very precious, beautiful photos! You captured the beauty of her coat so perfectly!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | November 29, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I'd call her Olive, as in cute little black thing! Plus, it's an older name like Lucy. Congrats on the girl; she's beautiful!
Posted by: michelle | November 29, 2009 at 01:51 PM
She is soooo cute! You could name her Tiny, Ebony, Button, or Highly Desirable and Much Loved Bitty Piece of Heifer. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | November 29, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Tooo cute!!!! Just because my boys (12 and 8) love "I Love Lucy". I'd name the calf Ms. Ball, little Ethal, DeziLu. Ok...Ok...Ok...enough with the cheeziness. We really are not crazy "I Love Lucy" fans...Thanks for sharing...what a cutie pie.
Posted by: Mary Duffek | November 29, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Oh my what a cutie! I can't wait to see more pictures. The first name that came to mind was Ethel. Thanks for sharing your farm family!
Posted by: Diane McNickle | November 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM
She is beautiful and I would name her Lucy's Lou ......
thank you for sharing
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | November 29, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations! What a cutie pie.
Posted by: SueB | November 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Hey girl! I always love reading your farm news! Glad to see that mom and her lil' girl are doing well. Thank you so much for the pic that lets us confirm for ourselves that it is indeed a girl! LMBO!!! That's hilarious!
We just got a new all black goat and my daughter named him Licorice...that would be suitable for this lil' one too.
Posted by: Kerry D-C | November 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Well, since momma's name is Lucy, how about Patty aka Peppermint Patty (she is the freckled one who loves Charlie Brown! Or Sally, who was Charlie Browns younger sister.
Posted by: Carla | November 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Oooo, she's adorable! Smaller than I had pictured! She's just precious - and congratulations and a GIRL!!!!! YIPPEE!
Your photos are just amazing, Anna. I love your art - the paper arts, and photography, and the art of living!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Sharli | November 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Oh my stinkin' heck! Your baby girl pics are adorable. However, the last pic with Alan's hand on her head like a doting daddy choked me all up. Literally tears were running down my face. Ya gotta love baby critters! I have always loved the name LuLu or mabye LuLu Little Bit, Little Bit for short.
Posted by: Melissa Cash | November 29, 2009 at 10:52 AM
How about Ethel!
Posted by: Sherry | November 29, 2009 at 10:51 AM