The Rainy Days of November

Here are a few pictures to cheer you up on this wet, rainy day!  These photos were taken by Farmer J a few weeks back, when we still had leaves (and green leaves at that) on the trees.  

 Here is Mr. Ciaran. His fur is growing longer and more fluffy by the day.  It's fun to pet him and run your fingers through his dark, black furry coat.  He is getting ready for winter! 

 This is a picture of the pasture, with the bee hive just beyond these trees (to the left).  J's first attempt with a hive and bees was not successful.  He has even recycled his bee box to start fresh in the spring.  

 Here is another picture of the pasture- looking in the opposite direction.  You can see a buff orpington hen and a barred rock hen (black and white) in the fore front and the goats/sheep near the barn.  Ace, our rented ram, is becoming a little more "male" with every passing week.  He is starting to 'ram' Farmer J and me, especially in our rear ends, whenever he can get the chance.  We have him for about another 4 weeks.  I'll be ready to have one less mouth to feed-- especially as we are now also feeding two barn cats (that have found a warm home in the upper part of the barn.)   

Here is Ciaran, Pickle (in football jammies and fireman boots) and Padraig-- three of my four kids!