A Cow... :)

This is actually kind of old news but it's what's on my mind right now, and I think you might all enjoy what is on my mind! ;)
So we have a cow! This is not shocking news, considering all the other farm life we have going on at my house (and no, I'm not talking about my brothers). But yes we have a cow. Its quite funny cuz, we always told ourselves we wouldn't get a cow, but we did!

She is a Holstein milk cow, 5 years old, and she has the BEST name you have ever heard, her name is Maribelle (Isn't that cute?). About 4 weeks ago Maribelle had her baby!!!! He is soooo cute, but I have some very sad news to share with you, he... well HE is a HHEEE.... and that means that we have to sell him to the slaughter house. I know I am sorry you have to hear this oh so sad news. But it is true, we cannot keep him, that would cost TOO much money to feed a bull, just for fun. But he is cute, and I enjoy his cuteness everyday as I drag him away from his mom, so that I can milk her! ;) haha So yes he is cute, but not very friendly, which is fine, because I don't want to grow attached. We have not named him, I just call him Baby Cow. But my neighbor, named him Buford. I think thats a good name for this cute little bull. Here are some pictures of him... :)

So you might be wondering why my sister and I own a cow. Well, we sell her milk to any locals who are looking for tasty, raw, fresh cow's milk. The milk that we sell is not pasteurized in any way. She is grass fed, and very healthy. So if you would like to buy any grass-fed, raw cow's milk let us know!!! :D

You can e-mail us at; maids_a_milking@hotmail.com

“Their actions are good but their fruit are bad. When a Christian loves his neighbor in the same way God loves him (as he is); when a Christian is patient with the faults of others; when he realizes that sanctity of life takes time and that each fall demands rising to greater heights; when a Christian has joy of heart you can accept anything that life gives him with serenity of soul; when he has unbounded confidence in His Father’s love for him- this is bearing fruit. A man and a wonam will be known by their fruit. A pagan must see the Father in you so that he can believe that the Father sent me and I sent you.”~Jesus
I am reading this book by Mother Angelica, It is called “Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures”. And I came across this one lesson on “Bearing Fruit”, and she was explaining what Jesus would say to her when she asked “How do I know a Good Christian from a bad one?”
When I was going through my Confirmation Journey, I came to realize that I have to be a REAL Christian and BEAR FRUIT! Because being Confirmed is a BIG deal… When you really think about it, it is just as big as getting Married!!! Because you have just as large of a comitment. You are practically married to your Church… You are bound to Her FOR LIFE.

Baby Bees!!!

This is kinda old news but I still feel the need to share my excitement of that one HAPPY day!

So last summer, the summer of 2009, I was outside taking a bunch of pictures just for fun. It was a perfect beautifully sunny day, its was not cold but not TOO hot. So anyways I was walking along the bottom of the property passing by the Black-eyed Susans, which Mother cherishes oh so much. These wild Black-eyed Susans grow on our property every summer. It is truly a beautiful thing, I see why Mom likes them so much. Anyways, for some reason this one particular flower caught my eye, so I stopped to take pictures of it. Guess what was on it!!! Oh you'll never guess I'll just tell you! There were three little BABY BEES!!!!!!!!!!! It was the cutest little think I have EVER seen! They were all huddled on the petals of the Susan. Their antennas were all big too, kinda like a puppy with extra large paws, still waiting to be grown into! They were just sooooo cute sitting there while I took pictures of them. I mean when do you ever get to see Baby Bees?! I don't know about you but that has never happened to me! I did not even think about baby bees even existing. I never thought about it!

Perfect Puddles!!!

Hopefully you have grasped the fact that I really like photography! There are certain times as a photographer when you see everything as a picture! You start to see how something would make a good picture, or whether it looks good to the camera. I think, for the most part, you photographers out there can agree with me. Its kinda like an olympian. they are always thinking about their sport. Right!?

Well I, as a photographer(in-training), believe that puddles are one of those things you just cannot pass up without checking it out first!!! I mean looking at the lighting, location, how clear the water is, and what's behind it! ;) Maybe even just jumping in this Perfect Puddle! Haven't you ever had the urge to just JUMP in a puddle!? And if you happen to be ALL GROWN UP, maybe as a kid you had the urge. Either way you get what I am trying to say. haha ANYWAYS, I believe that a Perfect Puddle cannot go unattended!!!

What is a Perfect Puddle you ask!? Well a Perfect Puddle is, very clear water, perfect reflection, and COLD! This puddle has to have the perfect placing even if that place is under your foot. ;) But then again it always depends on what you plan on using this puddle for.

For my following Perfect Puddle pictures, what makes them perfect is... well it might have been a curious little boy, large mountain trees, a bike rider, or the reflection of a pretty girl named Keelin.

You tell me!

Kat :)