Dec 27 Baby Goat

Just before we were ready to head out for our
Christmas with Tim's family,

We found out that our "use to be" goat, Star,
had had triplets that morning.
Two had died, and she wanted nothing to do with the third one.

Could we come get it and get it to take a bottle?

We did, and brought him to the party too.




Aunt Heather had raised sheep growing up,
so she was thrilled and very helpful
as we took care of our baby.

Joshua was also thrilled.

The baby goat chased him around the kitchen,
amid much laughter.


The following afternoon,
we took baby goat back home.

We showed the new parents how to hold Star in a corner to
let baby goat nurse.
And we showed the the correct size bottle to use,
and how to milk the two goats.

I hope they are doing fine,
because they didn't call for more help.

Vannan was delighted to be able to see the baby
goats from our Lightening and Star.

We surely do miss them.

Once back home,
LaRue had a blast playing with her new tea sets.

She loves to pretend to cook
and feed her babies and animals.

Vannan's gifts from Grandma and Grandpa, and the two Aunts and Uncles.

Joel adores his baby sister,
and takes care of her.

She loves to get him to sit down so she can serve him juice and cookies.

Kendra's gifts from Grandma, Grandpa, and the 2 aunts and uncles.

They separated out LaRue's gifts.
Aunt Heather's gifts to the left.
Aunt Michelle's center.
And Grandma and Granpa's are center.

All of it was well loved.

Thanks so very much everyone.

Joel's pile.

It's separated too - but the opposite direction.

The blanket was a huge hit!
And so was the dragon shirt ...

and the Legos!

My gifts.

Tim's gifts.


Thank you Grandma and Grandpa,
Aunt Heather,
Aunt Michelle,
Uncle Titus,
Uncle Nathan,
and the 3 cousins!


We appreciate all the love and time you spent on us.