Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!  We had two very happy dogs as they ripped through their presents.  Izzy and Piper ran around the house wagging their tails and squeaking toys.  They then proceeded as normal to de-stuffed the toys and eat the squeakers inside.  Mr. Harvey greatly enjoyed his catnip (as well as the packaging the cat nip came in).  We found him chewing the cardboard with wild eyes.  He also enjoyed the simple things in life...boxes and bags.

 

 

 

After presents we went outside for a cross-country skiing adventure in the back yard.  We managed to not break any bones before returning inside. 

Arriving inside we found Harvey acting like King Sheba, surrounded by all his new toys.  I guess it's a good thing he wasn't expected to share!

 

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!

A Tribute to Milo

Sadly we said good bye to Milo Kitty (also fondly know as "Stinky Cat" by Teresa).  He died yesterday after a good run at life.  Thankfully we've had a week of warm weather and the ground was thawed.  We were able to bury him in his favorite quilt under the plum trees.  Here are a few of our favorite photos of him from over the years. 

Milo in the window.

 Milo's favorite sleeping spots.

 

Heat Wave!

It's an odd feeling to go outside on a December morning and take off your hat and gloves because it feels so warm.  And even MORE strange when I go inside and realize that it's only 20 degrees outside.  Heat wave in Vermont!

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Can't beat a free tree from the yard!

Quite the snow up here!

Woke up for a lovely white Sunday!  More than a foot of snow fell last night, covering everything.  It was still falling lightly when I went out to take care of the animals.

 

 

The pigs had to be dug out of their hut.  It looked like a little igloo home all covered in snow.  They seem to be greatly enjoying rooting around in the snow.  Better than little muddy faces I suppose.

Time to try out the new snow blower!

Best Friends

I like to think they were trying to hold hands!

Ban from the Barn

Today marks a very significant day in the life of the pigs: After many days of pig herding (with much help from the dogs), the pigs will no longer be taking joy-strolls through the yard.  After researching our dilemma of runaway pigs, it appears pigs can stay OUTSIDE in the winter.  In fact, it seems like they might do better out in the fresh Vermont winter air.  This morning we walked the pigs out to their pen one last time!   

 

As usual...Eric "rubbing the bacon".