Author Archives: Taylor

We now have seven total new baby calves over here. Our most recent one was just born two days ago.  Can you see him? Mama has him tucked away in some hay. Yesterday, I noticed that the newest little guy … Continue reading →

Thursday Night. David:  Taylor.  I need you to take the truck and gooseneck to school tomorrow please. Me:  The TRUCK?  And BIG TEX? David:  Yeah.  I will come and grab it from you and switch you cars.  I need to … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that Opal, our charolaise heifer, had a new-to-her largish udder. Me:  We need to watch Opal.  I think she is going to calve soon. David:  Nah.  She probably already had the calf, was … Continue reading →

In class, we finished up the Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo. I have a new student.  He was not happy about switching schools and being with us.  He kept trying to go home sick and told his mom he … Continue reading →

When last we spoke, I told you that I had to buy HD a nice button down shirt for his final basketball game because, and I quote, “COACH SAID WE NEED TO LOOK NICE.” “GOSH.” And, so.  I took him … Continue reading →

Well.  I never did find a dead quail in the house.  I am feeling fairly confident our house is quail-carcass free. On Friday, I had to take David’s gigantic truck to school.  I felt like it was running a bit … Continue reading →

We are having lots of stress over here, Reader.  Everything is broken and everything is costing money.  All the farm machines are down.  David’s truck has to go to the mechanic every 5 weeks because it is so high maintenance.  … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I had to arrange for a sub for a half day so I could do ALL the grown up errands with HD:  Order new glasses frames, because- We also had to go to the DMV … Continue reading →