Zip waits for me every morning, rain, shine, or snow. He always gets a belly scratch, but it’s not a very long scratch when I’m out in the cold in my bathrobe taking early morning photos.

Asher doesn’t use napkins.

Let’s be honest: Labs make the most wonderful pets in the world but can also be the most disgusting. Zinnia loves to snack on the manure pellets the sheep leave behind in the barn. I worn her regularly to ensure it doesn’t harm her, and I finally am coming to accept it (most of the time). Let dogs be dogs when possible (cats too.)

St Joseph and the morning weather report. A bit warmer, eh Beth?

Ready to go.

Every morning, Zip sticks his head in the chicken roost to see if he can steal some of their food. The chickens get a bit hysterical, but then he hops off and leaves them alone. He’s just covering his kingdom to show who’s boss.

Getting ready for the Solstice Bon Fire, coming soon.