Weston the Animal Whisperer

Everyone was in tip top shape this morning as we resumed our usual daily farm routine.  We want to extend a huge "thank you" to our farm sitter, Weston, for taking such amazing care of our animals over the weekend. 

Weston has been helping us out on the farm in various capacities for many years now.  His calm aura and gentle manner make him a favourite with the barnyard critters.  Charlie adores him and she is most particular about who she classifies as a friend. 

Even better, Weston never bats an eye when I say "Everything is the same as last time, except that we have a new..."  This time it was "...pair of mama goats that need to be milked and a huge livestock guardian dog with a jumping problem and baby goats that sometimes (always) escape under the fence into the neighbouring paddock."  Weston was like, "No problem."  And it never is.

After completing our usual morning chores, Alistair and I finished storing our dried herbs.  So far this season we have dried and stored: apple mint, chocolate mint, sage, thyme, raspberry leaves, strawberry leaves, rose hips, elderberries, oregano and lavender.  Can you tell the difference between store bought and farm grown thyme?

Even though there are many chores that still require our attention, I am aware that this gorgeous fall weather will not last forever.  We got snow on October 18th last year!  So, Ali and I made sure to take some time today to play outside and enjoy the sunshine.  Before we know it we will be bundling up in snowsuits, toques and winter boots for our afternoon play time outside.