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Babies

Spring is a magical time of year when lots of babies are born. The miracle of birth never ceases to amaze me. Each spring we enjoy lots of kids and calves but they are not without their trials and tribulations.

Kay Isbell

07.04.2023

Goats

1st there was Grandpa's way

PreWWII there was Grandpa's way of running a farm. Every farm had a few cows, chickens, hogs and sheep. Horses were a mode of transportation and helped with the heavy lifting. Corn was grown in the garden and meadows were mowed in the early summer. Father and son worked in the fields together.

Kay Isbell

06.04.2023

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A Homegrown Dinner

Tonight's dinner was all grown by our family. There is always a sense of pride and security when you look at your plate and know all of the food came from my garden, barnyard and farm.

Kay Isbell

06.03.2023

homesteading

Rural life

Why Goats

Kay Isbell

06.03.2023

Goats

High Mountain Escape

The heat was horrendous in June and July. All time records were broken for the hottest days and the most days over 95 degrees. It was time to escape to the high mountains. I packed the kids, their fishing poles, sleeping bags and headed to the high mountains for a backpacking trip.

Kay Isbell

04.08.2019

Rural life

Until the Cows Come Home

Hopefully, the cows do not come home too soon and they enjoy the cool summer mountain meadows. Every July, I have the privilege to follow cows up to the mountains with my Uncle. I would say chase, but the cows are excited to go and they know their way. So, really it is a chance to ride my horse and follow the cows up the trail to their summer home

Kay Isbell

04.08.2019

Rural life

Steak and Blue Cheese

Summer evenings can be hot and sultry, in front of a hot stove in a house with no air conditioning is no place I want to be. I would rather be out in the garden picking veggies or sitting in the yard under the oak trees.

Kay Isbell

04.08.2019

steak salad

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