Buttercup

Blossom had Buttercup, her fourth calf but first heifer. Blossom is one of our sweetest, best-producing cows--she's a multi-year winner of the Dairy Queen Award--so we're as happy as she is to add a second generation to her family. 

"Family life is a bit like a runny peach pie--not perfect but who's complaining?" ~Robert Brault

Winnie!

Wings had some heavenly help when she had Winifred. Even though it was a breech birth, a dozen (really, I counted) small and large miracles synchronized to bring Winnie safely into this world with no ill effects. In fact, she was up, running, and nursing in record time. 

"The Lord your God is with you. 

He is a hero who saves you. 

He happily rejoices over you, renews you with his love, and celebrates over you with shouts of joy."

~Zephaniah 3:17 GWV

Shermie and Cinnamon

Penelope had Sherman. Shermie was running and bucking before Penelope could get him cleaned off. One can only assume that Penelope's womb had cramped his style. 

Cupcake had Cinnamon out in the pasture. Cinnamon seemed quite content to catch a ride in the back of the Ranger. Hubby sat beside her to hold her, but it wasn't necessary. 

Cinnamon, who's inherited the Cupcake family spunk, has already kicked Hubby--just for the fun of it. 

"This is a wonderful day; I have never seen this one before." ~Maya Angelou

Prince and Bubba

Princess had Prince. 

Prince has inherited the royal ear-span. 

Then Bubbles had Bubba. 

I almost changed Bubba's name to Possum. 

No mamas have ever been prouder than these two!

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"If we all had love to the degree that we should, we would have no other problems." ~John Wooden

Wilson!

The world became a little more wonderful last night when Winky brought Wilson into it. 

"We are perishing for want of wonder, not for want of wonders." ~G.K. Chesterton 

Zeke!

Our first calf arrived last night, courtesy of--surprise--Dazzle. (Those four cows on the short list? We're still waiting on them.)

The first cow to introduce herself to little Zeke was none other than Cupcake, his granny. 

Zeke was an even bigger hit with Sugar, who stood watch over him for half an hour. 

Zeke quickly found the best place to get out of the wind, but he's no sissy: he's already kicked Hubby.

The Short List

Four cows have been voted most likely to calve in the immediate future: Winky, Bubbles, Princess, and Penelope. (My money's on the P's.) They've been brought in from the pasture and are resting beside the barn, primarily for night-checking convenience. 

"Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch." ~E.B. White, Charlotte's Web