Tuesday, January 16, 2018

What's that white stuff

Weather has been pretty crazy lately.  About a month ago, back in December of 2017 our area had experienced snow.  As you might know, snow is very very rare in this part of Texas.  Just when we thought we were done with the cold weather and snow, BAM we are getting snow again this week.  School was even canceled due to this inclement weather.

We had all our pipes wrapped up so they don't burst in this freezing temperature.  Since we live out here in the country we are on private well.  We also had all the water pipes that are connected to the well (of course just the sections above ground) wrapped up, but little did we know we needed to keep the water pressure gauge wrapped up as well.  Otherwise it will freeze too and stop working.

We will be going to check on the cows too this afternoon just to make sure they're handling the cold weather ok and that they're all getting along.  We purchased a Low-line Angus cow last year, but I guess I never made a post about it...Anyway, her name is Nutella.  Low-line Angus is also a small breed, but with no horns.  Ever since we brought Nutella home, she has not been very welcomed.  At first Nutella and Jelly were friends...but now not so much.  And all the other cows, especially Blackpearl and Peanut Butter are so mean to her.  I feel bad for Nutella.  So we need to go to our old property to check on the cows and especially Nutella to make sure they're all staying warm together, and they're getting enough food.  The weather has been so cold, grass has been very scarce on our old property so we bought big bales of hay for them. 





We are getting snow here!!!  Insane!

The cows got icicles on them.


 Nutella is being excluded from the group.


Peanut Butter's baby is getting so big and she's enjoying a snack



All the cows seem to be doing ok





Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Operation tire swing

Operation tire swing.

Mission status: Completed

We finally moved into our new place about a month ago, right before Thanksgiving.  So we have been pretty busy organizing the new place.  And many many projects that we want to work on and are working on.  Tire swing seems to be a very easy project.  So a few days ago we decided to just get it done so the kids can at least have something to play with outside.


Check out this tire swing.  It's nice and sturdy.

We have the professional tire swing testers testing it out.  Everything seems to be working perfect.