Life is slowly returning to normal on the homestead. Gilly’s birth was wonderful. She had a quick and remarkably easy birth, and immediately set to the task of mothering her two doe kids. They are strong and vigorous; within 5 minutes they were standing and looking to begin suckling. Gilly needed a bit of a rest, but they kept bumping her with their sweet little heads, as if to say, “Come on mom! Nurse us!”
As long as we are caring for them, Ella has decided to call them Star and Spotlace – sweet and fitting names for these almost identical girls. She truly loves to hold these little goats, and they very patiently oblige. That is until they wriggle to the ground and tear across the barn for another race. Fast and spry and only 5 days old. Amazing.
These photos are so beautiful, so much discovery, joy, love, and nurturing
Thanks Jenny! It is super sweet to be able to share these moments with the kids. We all love it.
I love these pictures! I especially love a glimpse of you nursing in the barn. I can relate as a busy mama on a farm. <3
One of my favorite photos too! It totally captures the chaos and sweetness of our life!
Yay! Two girls!! How perfect 🙂 Congratulations!
They are such a perfectly matched pair!
Surrounded by kids, your hands must be full all the time! Be well.
That would be an understatement! And when the kids go to sleep, the cat tries to get a piece of my action!