Nature's Jewelry . . . Part II

The Black-Eyed Susans have finally bloomed, and we're very happy to see them.

They make exquisite jewelry. :-)

Actually, they look lovely wherever you decide to display them.

The roses are in full bloom as well---and quite decorative in their own way.

The Sweetness of Strawberries

We're still waiting for the first vegetables of the season from our garden, but while we (impatiently) wait, we're thoroughly enjoying the delights of freshly picked strawberries. They are beyond delicious!

Learning to Lead--- times 2!

Our new little buckskin baby is growing so quickly and is getting cuter every day. He's two weeks old today, and doing very well with learning to lead. . .

The foal isn't the only one learning to walk on a lead . . . although it's more like "following" instead of leading, in this case!

Nature's Jewelry . . .

Young girls love jewelry . . . and flowers . . . and so combining the two makes for a picture-perfect photo session *and* a happy little girl.

Fox Hill Fencing Team

Summer is the perfect season for fencing, and we have been busy moving fencing and making new paddocks.

Here are the results of last Monday's labors. . .

The ponies are enjoying themselves very much. :-)

Update From the Garden - 07/08/09

Have we mentioned that we love poppies? This blossom just opened this morning.

Have we mentioned that we also love bee balm? It's just beautiful. We love the name, too.

Daisies, daisies, daisies---incredibly cheerful with their yellow faces and bright white petals.

The peppers are coming along very well---it won't be long before we're enjoying them!
. . . and the tomatoes are coming along quite nicely as well. So far, lots of Stupice and Mexico Midgets.

Friday Fotos :-)

A few new pictures to post. . .

The new little fellow at 3 days old . . . too cute for words! Still nameless, but we're working on it. :-)

There are other babies around the farm, too. . . including this tiny baby Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus, in case you're wondering), munching on a dandelion leaf. She's only about an inch wide. :-)

The peonies are blooming! Such beautiful flowers and such a deep pink!