March 2019

March 2019

In the spirit of Mardi Gras, March 5

Ash Wednesday, March 6

& St. Patty's Day, March 17,

 

Thinking, hmmm, "Spring,  hurry"

Praying for these cow miracles

     The Seas of snow have inflated to three feet in most pastures so the geese and ducks are everywhere;  swimming and laying in the seas of snow 

My Mardi Gras Duck card

      Mornings in Montana are mornings spent with God.  We get up early every day like clockwork, to feed the animals and love to see the miracle of life.  Lately with the arctic cold masses falling our way it is a miracle to see life in the mornings.  We thank God and the guys work really hard to manage the cows.  Cows are hearty as are most animals.  God has made animals especially tough, they inspire me to be tougher, ( I usually just put on a few more layers and call it good.)

     

 The Great commandment says :  "Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself."  And I cannot give enough thanks to my neighbors for helping me get through the feet of snow every morning.    Heartfelt love and thanks I give to thee.  So I am dedicating this months blog to neighborly gestures, please share yours as well.  One Good thing I love is our Little Library, handcrafted by a neighbor gentleman and used by neighbors sharing books.  At holidays, I wrap a book in brown paper and share a little reason why and who this surprise book would be good for, then slide it in the library.  

Having coffee with the neighbors is another great fun way to stay connected in your neighbor hood, drop by with cookies or coffee cake, it may begin a ritual for you.  Other fun gifts to bring:  some mini-potted herbs to bring the green inside, breadsticks in a pretty tall glass or what I love is my favorite neighbor brings me hand-stitched dish towels!!  Enjoy each other and always be thankful.  God bless all of you.

February 2019

Happy Hearts to you this Month

valentine card of the month

           Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself ...Trust in the Lord with all your heart...
Don't forget to send Mom a valentine...

a card for mom

Calving Season begins on my birthday-

this year Winter did too!!

LP for Watercolor class in Big timber, Feb.26

2019 January

Happy New Year

2019
May the New year bring you peace, light, and love.

Major

Original For sale $25
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My latest palette of silver and gold

Ranger

Charlie

Pet portraits by Bailey 
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December 2018

December Dreams

the year of the tree

The Legend of the Christmas tree...

Once a long time ago, in England, a monk, named Wilfred wanted to spread christianity to his Druid companions.  So he was with them and he struck down a huge oak tree, (which was a symbol of worship in the Druid religion).  As the oak tree fell to the earth, it split into four pieces, and from its center there grew a young fir tree, pointing a green spire toward the sky.  The crowd gazed in amazement.  Wilfred let his axe drop and turned to say;  "this little tree shall be your Holy tree tonight.  It is the wood of peace for you to build your houses.  The evergreen leaves are the sign of endless life.  And see how it points to the heavens,  let this be called the tree of  the Christ Child.  Gather around it and it will be surrounded by loving gifts and acts of kindness.

Merry Christmas to you!

Christmas snow

pet portraits are selling well

November 2018

Thankful Tidings

Thanks to our Veterans

A time to reflect, a time to count our blessings, a time to be quiet, a time to be thankful, and a time to share ourselves with others.

Bailey art

October 2018

October brings orangey colors

Welcome to the farm...

art by Bailey 

Soft September 2018

Soft September Light

The 100 days of summer are over.  The sun has shifted from directly overhead to a 45 degree angle here in Montana, so shadows are longer, days are shorter.  Schools have opened and new beginnings are happening while the birds flock up telling time again.  I always seem to look for a bit of solitude and reflection while riding through the yellowing grasses, fall-colored leaves, and cooler, soft-lighted skies.

Shipping calves soon, new beginnings for them too.

Cows take a rest from mothering