I got up late and decided to take my morning walk with Zip, the Sheep, and Donkeys. I loved doing it; Maria was already at work. It was incredibly peaceful—Zip making another friend, the Sheep resting and waiting, and Kim even decided to trust me and get close. It was a sweet and warm time.  

Donkeys soaking up some sun.

Merricat in the barn. I need to spend more time alone with the sheep; they still remember me with dogs coming to herd them..

Zip owns every single thing in his kingdom and has mastered them all.

The Imperious hens, resting in the morning sun.

Zip heads off into the marsh, his favorite place,  and disappears for hours. No wonder his belly is getting bigger.

Kim, our shy sheep. For the first time, she lets me get close with my camera.

Birdbath in Autumn