And The Winner's Are...

I posted the winner's names on Mary Jane Farmgirl site but I forgot I had not done it here - O.K. I admit it those gray cells are not firing......

Here are the winners - Drum Roll Please

Rebecca's Twins
Girl = Lily the winner is Rachel (my youngest contestant - age 12)
Boy = Lucas the winner is Monica ( MJ Farmgirl and budding spinner )

Esmerelda's Twins
Girl = Sitara (Star) the winner is Allie ( A wonderful customer from ETSY )
Boy = Seamus the winner is Susan ( MY Farmgirl known as NotQuiteJuneCleaver )

Congrat's to the winners - your goodies are packaged up and going out in the Monday morning postal pick up.. I can not post the pictures of your winnings because I want you to be surprised but I sure hope you like them all !

To those who entered and did not win I want to thank you so so so much in helping me get these sweet one's named. I still have a couple of goat girls who are expecting so those names are still in the pool and if your's is picked you too will get a prize. Lily took to her name the moment I spoke it, Lucas now comes to his name every time. Esmerelda's kids are a little harder because they do not get to leave their mother's side. I keep using the names and soon she will give them a little more space and I know they will come.

What do you think of my new Hand Spun?

I had a ton of fun spinning this 100% Shetland Wool on my Ashford Joy Spinning Wheel. The fleeces came from a long time friend who has been raising Shetland and Churro shepp for the past 35 years. I so love the way this turned out - I started by washing the two fleeces - which I tell you they had a ton of grease and dirt. One fleece of gray/brown and the other a soft white. I spun the fleeces separate and the plyed the two thin singles together. I must say I love the look. I was going to dyr them when I first saw them because I never thought the colors would be this clear and crisp. I am glad I washed them three times because the natural colors are fantastic.

You can get your hands on this hand spun at my Etsy store - great for your stash, perfect for that special someone and fantastic for that project you have been waiting to try. I would also love to hear you thought on this yarn if you have the time.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the naming contest will be ending Sunday Feb 1st at 8pm MST. I have had some great suggestions but still willing to consider more - tell all you know to enter because there is still time.

You will not believe what is happening now !

Remember my strange plant that popped out some strange pods??? Well, look at this strange thing now It has grown over 9 inches in height and is still growing. Not sure what it is doing but it is interesting to watch and wonder.... I hope I am still me but just on the off chance the pod folks are coming to get me I was nice knowing you all. I will keep you posted about the plant but if I stop you know they have me - RUN if that happens because you may be next.....

A Book Give away from a MJ Farmgirl

Run over to www.notquitejunecleaver.wordpress.com/ and enter in her wonderful book give away. "French General Home Sewn" is being offered along with a great apron. I have been looking at adding this bood to my collection so I hope you will not think of me poorly when I say "I REALLY hope I win" Good to all.

Mom you forgot something - CONTEST TIME

Llama Boy is right - We have two sets of twins without names. Esmaralda's girl and boy and Rebecca's girl and boy. Born on the same day and this tired, bruised old gal just has not had the brain cells to come up with names.....

Sound's like a contest to me Llama Boy - so here are the rules:

1. When responding you need to let me know for which set of twins you are giving the names for.

2. If you have a reason for picking the names (ie., story, favorite lost friend, or whatever)just please do not make it too hard to say. This old gal has too many kids to call in the pasture.

3. Be creative but not too weird - just becaue our name is Larkspur Funny Farm does not mean I wish to scare the little sweet one's with a horrible name.

4. You can enter as many times as you would like - the more the better chance of you winning a prize. I promise I will have great prizes.

5. When leaving your enteries please let me know how I can contact you - promise I do not sell names and such - not that computer savy.

So let's have some fun and help me name these sweet one's. Thanks and good luck!

December 17th is a busy day - another set!

Remember how I thought I was going back to the house, well I could not get this battered body off the ground so I just sat in the dirt awaiting the strenth needed to get back. Lucky that I did, because right after Esmaralda delivered Rebecca started into labor. She was stressed from all of Esmaralda's drama and was pacing back and forth for several hours. Then started the pawing and up/down they get into right before delivery. However, she did not seem to be progressing so again I watched. As I sat in the cold barn I wondered how many babies have I seen born in this barn? Enought to know we where in for a bumpy ride. Rebecca was looking at me with that panic in her eyes. Just then I got to my feet and grabbed the vet kit - out popps a baby and right after that another. Normally this means they are dead. I ran in with towels and kit and picked up the first one to wipe down. I cleared his throat and he took a breath. I gently placed him under the heat lamp and repeated the same procedure with the little girl. She was moving but no sounds. I sat her down and stepped back to let Rebecca take over. She went to work quickly and with such purpose. The whole time she was softly talking to them - slow to get a response she pawed at them - it always makes me shutter when they do that but it works. Up pops the little girl and lets out a cry. Then little boy was up and crying also, not sure on their feet but up... Down on the ground I sat again trying to catch my own breath - by the time I could it was 4:00 pm and time to start chores all over again.

Tonight I am taking a very hot, long bath and having a very stiff drink.... I earn my keep today..