Kids, Man

Max and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with our friends Laila and Walter and their goats. Mama goat, Wink, had her twins about a month ago. Not only have we been lucky to get some delicious fresh goat's milk, but Max gets to hang out with baby goats. At first I was a little nervous as the babies, particularly the girl, are rambunctious. Turns out, 3 week old baby goats and 17 month old baby humans are on about the same wavelength. The goats didn't mind Max and Walter chasing them and hugging them. Max and Walter didn't mind getting jumped on and head-butted. In fact, Walter, all 11 months old of him, head-butted right back. All babies, goats and humans, were equally affectionate and curious and playful with one another and evenly matched on strength. Max and the twins shared a love of exploring the random piles of wood and old farm machinery, jumping and climbing, while mama goat and mama humans looked on. It was an awesome day.

Someone Got a New Camera For Her Birthday/Mother's Day

Lucky for my family my birthday and Mother's Day come hot on each other's heels every year. I don't ask for much, just acknowledging the day is usually good enough for me. This year Dave went all out. I had a relaxing massage and shopping day in Door County last weekend and a new camera to play with this weekend while we hung out on the island.