December 17, 2025

Today was so foggy on the way to work. I really had to be careful since we have so much wildlife around here. 

Ronnie got home early and was able to feed and water all the animals before I got home. That was a treat for me. Not that I do not like to do it, but sometimes I am just tired. Be thankful when someone does something nice for you and let them know you appreciate it. 

The inside cats were not leaving my side when I got home for some reason. They do that from time to time. 

December 16, 2025

Looks like Ollie and the other one who roosts in the tree have started going back in the coop at night with the others. I am not sure what the change was, but at least they are all together and protected. You know, the little things are just as important as the big things. 

I did see Saverine trying to eat some hay away from all the others today. At least she is getting to eat. That is all I care about. 

I saw all the cats today. Two of them were eating and the other was still in the crate. Yeller must not be a good morning cat. I can understand that. 

It sure was a pretty morning. 

I went to go find eggs and there was a hen laying another one. The chicks are not chicks anymore. They are laying eggs and everything. I was able to pet the one in the house laying an egg. Onyx came by to check on her, too. 

I did get to see all the cats again today. 

The donkeys were way off in the distance. They love their wide-open spaces. 

I sure was loving on Saverine today. It is crazy to think we have had her for 3 years. She was old when we got her. She has to be about 28 years old now. 

Yeller is now guarding the crates. I wonder if that has anything to do with the stray cat staying around here. He is guarding his territory. 

All the other animals are doing well. The weather was a little warmer today. 

Lucky was not looking too good. He went and laid down in the barn earlier than everyone else. I am sure he is okay, but he did look bloated. I will have to keep an eye on him. 

When I came in, Bella was sitting up looking at me. I walked over and took one of the blankets Daisy was laying on and gave it to Bella. That was all Bella wanted. She was telling on Daisy for having both blankets. That is so funny to me. 

Oreo still has to be called to come over. He did finally relax and cuddle up against me after I got him to come over to me. He may never warm up fully. 

December 15, 2025

I got to see all the cats before I left for work. Athena and Onyx were running around. Yeller was still in the crate trying to stay warm. 

The donkeys were all up by the house getting a drink before taking off out in the pasture as they do every day. Those donkeys have a routine, and they follow it closely. I think a lot of us have a specific routine and when it gets messed up, it ruins our whole day, but we do not have to let it ruin our day, that is our choice.

As I was driving to work, a bunch of wild hogs ran across the street. I know people hate those animals, but they are just surviving like the rest of us. 

I was loving on Ollie today. She is doing fine after being stuck behind the coop. I just wanted to check her over good. 

Saverine is sure slowing down. I hate to watch the opposite of progress. It makes mee sad, but I also know she has had a good life and she is an old lady these days. I fed her extra since the other horses were trying to take her food. She was grateful. Of course, all the horses were fighting after that, but at least she got to eat more. 

Ted was carrying a hen on his back. I do not know why he does that, but it sure makes me laugh. 

It was sure cold out. The sky was beautiful though. 

The pigs were all doing well with no complaints. 

The pasture goats were all doing well, too. 

December 14, 2025

The weather was nice yesterday. This morning when we got up to leave early to come home, it was in the 20s. It was so cold. I mean, it is wintertime. I did not expect the drastic temperature drop. It shows that God is the one in control and He will do what He wants. It was still cold when we got home, and we did make it home.

The animals were all fine. I was too tired and too cold to stay out with them. Our one chicken, Ollie was stuck again behind the chicken coop. I have no idea how long she had been there. Ronnie was able to move the coop so she could walk out of there. All the cats were home. Ursula had to be right beside me because she missed me so much. 

December 13, 2025

We had a busy day with family stuff going on. Ronnie and I were exhausted after the family events. We went back to the hotel early and went to bed. We also saw a few of our friends while we were in town as well. 

The animals were all in good hands with my friend back home. You do not have to worry about things when you trust the person you put in charge, that trust is important. 

December 12, 2025

Ronnie and I were on our way out of town for the weekend. Ursula had to run out the door as I was packing things in the car. She did not want to be left. She has separation anxiety badly, poor girl. She will be okay, even though she thinks she will not be okay. I made sure to tell her we would be back. Communication is key to every relationship there is. Maybe Ursula knew what I was saying, but she may not have. 

Ronnie and I did make it to our destination, and everything went fine. We saw some family when we got to town. 

December 11, 2025

I did get to see Athena and Onyx before I went to work. 

I checked on Ollie, the one that was stuck yesterday. She seems fine. 

I watched May going outside for some cold air this morning. We all need some fresh air, ideas, and what not during our lives, so take advantage of it when you can. 

All the animals are doing well. 

I finally got to see Yeller. He was in the shop. He does not leave much from the shop for whatever reason. 

I gave the goats 3 different bowls of food so I could make sure they all had food. They share sometimes, but not always. 

Athena is a climber. There is no telling where you will see her. She loves to be up on Ronnie's truck. 

Not too much going on around here. We have so much other stuff going on in our lives, so I am not seeing all the funny stuff the animals do. Things will calm down once the year ends, hopefully.