Author Archives: Taylor

When last we spoke, there was a calf dying in my basement on the eve of my formal observations for teaching. Reader. I regret to inform you that around 2am, David and I were awakened by the sound of Oliver … Continue reading →

It is calving season over here, aka, Best Season Ever. On Saturday, two heifer calves were born and all was well and right with the world. And then we noticed this gal, Daisy, running around like a lunatic in the … Continue reading →

Why, yes, hi, hello! It has been quite a bit of time since I last posted, so let’s catch you all up. And then we shall get to some stories. Updates: 2. Hadley, 21, spent the summer having an adventure … Continue reading →

Tell me you didn’t listen to your teacher during the math lesson without telling me you didn’t listen to your teacher during the math lesson. When last we spoke, I was going to tell you all about the big family … Continue reading →

Our oldest daughter, Kate, graduated with her bachelor’s in biology in May. David, Hadley, myself, and all four grandparents flew to Kansas to watch her walk across the stage and get her diploma. P.S.-check out David’s hat. That is our … Continue reading →

HD just had a birthday. He is now 17, if you can believe such a thing. He used to look like this: I am not sure what happened? The night before he turned 17, the boys had their basketball awards … Continue reading →

We recently acquired a bottle calf from one of our neighbors. And did you know that we call anyone who lives within 15 minutes of us our neighbor? It is a weird characteristic of us. Anyways. Meet Ruby. Her mama … Continue reading →

I am pleased to inform you that George Marion made a full recovery, and was able to join his peers once again in the big cow pen. He is alive and well. When we decided to move him from the … Continue reading →