Farmer's Daughter's Notes// Family Fun// Monopoly

photo credit to katie at k-photography 

Recently we were given the board game "Monopoly". We have never been much into board games: who is when you can play in the dirt, ride bikes or play "Crash" on the tree swings with your siblings? (don't ask, suffice it to say Mom says if you get a busted knee or lip playing a game with a name like "Crash" don't come crying for sympathy) 
Well, we kids decided to give Monopoly a try. After the first evening we were hooked! When we all tried to play at one time we had to split up into teams, which is fun in itself. You had to watch out for the sister who would always try to snap up Board Walk and Park Place and then plunk down a few houses to boot. And then there's that sneaky sister who tries to make you "awesome deals" to "help you out" so you won't have to mortgage your property when sister number one deals you a hefty $1000 rent on Boardwalk. And then there's the hoarder brother and sister who never sell their property until in desperation you offer them ten times the amount it's worth. Needless to say we've had a blast! We've never finished a game yet though. (who knew Monopoly was such a long game?) And sometimes the game is interrupted to go round up a calf or do the evening chores. Then we leave it precariously on the dining room table and come back to it afterwards. Good times.
-Morgan

Farmer's Daughter's Notes// New Dairy Calf// Name Suggestions?// Turkey Orders

We had a little calf born at the farm this week! She's a good size and is a creamy brown color with gentle dark eyes. One day she will join the milk herd, Lord willing. She doesn't have a name yet, any suggestions? 
We have had a great season as far as rain goes, but as fall is coming on the pasture naturally begins to slow in growth. Since we raise our animals on pasture, obviously we want to use up every bit of pasture space we have which usually results in turkeys ranging through the front yard. Mom has reconciled herself to this and as a result the yard has been much greener than it's been in the past. We're over halfway through the turkey reservations so if you haven't placed your order yet, maybe you've been procrastinating, maybe you still haven't called your mother to see who's coming so you know what size to order. Don't delay much longer or you might find yourself up a creek without one of your favorite all-natural GMO free turkeys! 
-Morgan