I seem to be in a state of denial that the year 2016 is over. I still have so much left on my list of things I had hoped to accomplish. There's so much left undone. So many moments I didn't savor. So many projects I didn't finish. So many things I didn't photograph. There are so many stories I still haven written down. I'm not sure where the time went nor what I have left to show for it. I've suffered more loss this year than I have even had time to wrap my mind around. I've given up so much. My sweet little orphaned baby alpaca died yesterday and as I sat next to his little lifeless body I felt more grief and more failure than I could hardly stand. With my heavy heart I picked him up and carried him to the house. I carefully sheared his fleece from his little lifeless body struggling to breathe and in such disbelief. I laid him to rest and I just still cannot believe that he's gone and I don't understand why. Perhaps my view of 2016 is just heavy laden with loss after loss. I wish that I could rewrite the story. I thought I would share these two sweet faces with you. My twin lambs and the very first ones I ever had to pull. I'll never forget that day my sweet Opal needed me or how amazing it was to be there with her. I was so scared of failing her. When I finally had the twins delivered I remember feeling so much love for these tiny fragile creatures with their smiling faces and heart shaped noses. It is one of the greatest joys that comes with the deepest aches this shepherdess life. Jolene and The gardener is what we named Opals twins. This was 5 years ago. Opal is still here and she's always been my favorite. Her son The Gardener is still here. The loss of Jolene is one of the events that compelled me to get Spartan and Roman AKA the rough toughs and #coyotesnackers ❤ I'm not sure what 2017 will hold but my prayer is that it's not so relentless on this shepherdess' heart. Happy new year friends ❤❤❤ #fiberfarm #everydayfarmgirl #theshepherdessheart #musinngsfromafarmgirl #southdownsheep #thefarm #brokenhearted #anatolianshepherd #greatpyrenees
Saturday, December 31, 2016
I will be the first to tell you that I am absolutely a perfectly imperfect mother. This week my priorities have been off. My baby turned 16 on the 26th of December and I think that I am in denial about how quickly the years are racing past me. When I look at my Autumn Sky and I see this beautiful young woman whose beauty is far deeper than that on the surface I am amazed. Ever since she entered this world {much quieter and easier than her big sister} She's always been so easy. She's always managed to fit perfectly everywhere. {don't get me wrong we have had a few seasons of crazy town, Autumn you know what I'm talking about 😜} She has the strongest back and arms that can out work grown mean as well as most teenage boys. She has an integrity and passion unmatched by most. She has the biggest heart and would give away everything she owns to help someone she loves. Her depth and loyalty leave her heart broken more often than not which is the hardest thing for people who love so much and care too deep. She is one of the most amazing humans you will ever meet and if you are lucky enough that she calls you friend you're walking amongst the privileged few. My beautiful Sky, I'm humbled and grateful that when God searched the earth He smiled at me and trusted me with your life. I Love you fiercely everyday even in the days you feel like I'm far away or too busy. I love you and my life would be awful without you. ❤❤❤have so much fun with your friends tonight my baby girl 😘 @autumn_floyd #AutumnSky #Momsgirl #mybeauty #theshepherdessheart
{Perspective: a true understanding of the relative of importance of things.} perception is one of my favorite concepts in life. It's so interesting how two or more people can look at a thing, or situation and draw out their own percepts and conclusions so very differently. When perception is compared to reality one can say that true or not our perceptions are our realities. It's my favorite thing to remember that sometimes in order to gain a fresh perspective it's necessary to take a few steps back and re-evaluate. The last three days at the farm have been wonderful and this perspective is one I've not had the privilege of seeing until now. I LOVE this place ❤️❤️ #BostonMountainsArkansas #thefarm #everydayfarmgirl #ourlittlepond #300acers #theshepherdessheart #fiberfarm #dairyfarm #hobbyfarm #dronelife #thegreatoutdoors #perspective
Monday, December 26, 2016
Merry Christmas 🌲from our Charlie Brown tree to yours❤️ #whippoorwillcottage #thefarm
Saturday, December 24, 2016
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Best. Brother. Ever❤️@brandonweeks_esq #wenevergooutofstyle #siblinglove
Saturday, December 17, 2016
I am so have excited to be guest hosting #photofinishhome this week! AND on behalf of @canvas_hq the #photofinishhome participants this week will have the opportunity to win a 20x30" Canvas of a photo of the winners choice! This is a $125US value! Show us your best photo displays for your opportunity to win this awesome prize for Christmas! (Please make sure your submission includes a photo in your decor). Follow your hosts: @a_flann @karen.says @linda_chasingladybugs @waterandhue And guest host @theredbrickfarmhouse
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Loss is by far the most difficult part of farm life for me. It's not the hours of hard work or the feeding or vaccinations. It's not the late nights or the loads of bottles to the barn. It's not the left open gates and the retrieving of wandering livestock. It's the loss. It's the despite all your efforts and care. Despite the tending. It's the end when life is over and you're so discouraged because it's just over. I will miss you Cherry, every single day. I'll never forget the first day you came to the farm in your small deer like stature. I'll never forget the bonding in each bottle I fed you. I'll never forget last summer when you hurt your leg. I'll never forget your beautiful calves. I will miss you so much. We will take care of your little baby you left behind. I'm so sorry Cherry Pie.
Monday, December 12, 2016
I think is so important to surround yourself with encouraging people. One of my dear friends @bsaxonspencer has become such an amazing anchor in my day. She's such a humbling example of a #bravegirl that only is chasing her dreams but she's paving the way to such an amazing platform and encouraging the rest of us to dwell and belong. She is the very heartbeat of @belongmag and I adore her❤️❤️ #ilovemyshirt #justbeyou #strengthinnumbers #bethechange #risingtidesociety #everyella #liftothers #believer #dreamer #doer #liveverityvaree #gracebelle #girlboss #bossbabe #staybossy #youbelong #societygirl #societyletters #youcansitwithus #youareenough #thegirlbehindthelogo #bosslady #bossladiesmag #CanvasHQ
Saturday, December 10, 2016
When one of your very favorite and amazingly talented artist has her home and art featured in one of your favorite magazines...😍😍you swoon❤️❤️ #fleamarketstyle #artbyleah #simpleliving #graohics #art #canvasart #sheep #iloveewe #madlove #fangirl #starstruck #CanvasHQ #girlboss #staybossy #girlboss #leahanderson #everydaycanvasgirl
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
❤️bun love❤️ #everydayfarmgirl #hermoine #angorarabbit #greyrose #sosoft #fiberfarm
Sunday, December 4, 2016
They say discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. Being adored by my beast is one of my favorite things. It's hard to look at them now and admire their fierce loyalty and deep instinct to protect our herd. Or to reflect back think that they were ever small little fur balls that required my protection. Now we shepherd together and their love is one if my favorites. #everydayfarmgirl #roughtoughs #realpile #beasties #anatolianshepherd #greatpyrenees #spartan #roman #aria #coyotesnackers #farmlife #farmlove #weshepherdtogether #theshepherdessheart
Saturday, December 3, 2016
December mornings in #whipporwhillcottage mean quietly starting the fire to knock the chill out of the air before my family stirs❤️ #farmhouse #farmlove #cozy #woodburningstove #theresMiles #bordercollielove #morningrituals #brewcoffee #everyday #everydaylove #everydaybeauty #simplicity #youbelong #everydayfarmgirl
Friday, December 2, 2016
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