Introducing...

Our newest additions to the Smith household....

Jersey Rae, an Alpine,  is the newest as she arrived to our "farm" a whole day later than our other little goat girls.  She immediately set herself up as herd queen and walks around as one.  When Tyler or I go into the pen she likes to make sure that we understand that although she is queen, she has a great amount of respect for us as her humans.  I don't know who taught her about respecting authority,  but they did a good job.  She demands respect of her herd and gives respect where it is due.

Tilly Mae, the Nubian, is Amanda's little girl.  She was commonly called a "moose", by her previous owner as she is very solid and eats well.   Tilly has been wonderful in helping us become more sensitive to others and their discomfort in changes.  If it wasn't for miss Tilly Mae we would never have learned to be  considerate of others while they go through some life changes.  What a great lesson that I am sure she will repeat every time something new happens on the farm.  I don't even want to imagine what she will be like in labor; I guess we will cross that bridge when we get to it.   Tilly continues to gain more confidence every day and as a result is quickly becoming one of the most loving and friendly goats (as long as she knows you).  

Ginny Mae is a little sister to Tilly in more ways than one.  She is younger than Tilly and as such much smaller, cuter, and spoiled like crazy.  She can fit through the fence and regularly visits us when we are outside.  So far her journeys with us have included everything from hanging on the swing set to hiking Mt. Pisgah.  Where she promptly won the hearts of every hiker on the mountain.  With her spots and tiny rambunctious body who can blame them?  She is unfairly called the best goat,  especially since I have to keep pulling her out of the rosebush.  Tyler has labeled her our little spitfire,  which I couldn't agree with more. 

So there you have it... the second beginning of our little family farm adventure ( the guineas don't count).  It has definitely been an interesting adventure,  but we are all glad to be here.  Even Tyler said the other day, " I am glad that we have goats."