Decorating the Tree

The kiddos did a good job helping…notice all of the ornaments at the bottom.

Later, I got them all arranged just right.  and then Vincent began to pull them off again.

Thanksgiving

  We celebrated turkey day at my brother’s house.

While we were there, Elora got to play with all of uncle Chris's old He-man toys.Vincent stayed occupied, running around looking for things to get into.

Chris smoked some turkeys and mom and I brought the sides.  I made cranberry salsa and pumpkin pie.

Goats!

Nigerian Dwarf Goats. My parents just got 3. They were only planning on getting one (they were recently told by a tax assessor that if they were to get a small farm animal like a sheep or goat, they would qualify for some sort of agricultural exemption and save money on their property taxes.), but these came as a set. The goats were raised together and I think their previous owner stay them to stay that way.

This particular breed of goats are known for being very gentle and trainable-they make great pets. I took the kids to go see them and I absolutely agree- these guys are so tame! They love to be petted and will “baa” at you when you walk away from them because they want you to stay.  Also Vincent and goats are the same exact same age. They will all turn 2 in February.

Vincent was a little apprehensive at first. But got comfortable with them after a little while.

This one is named Simon.

This is Rusty.

Rusty really like Elora’s hat and kept trying to eat it.  .

and This one is Emily.