Barnyard Tales Fall '08 edition!

It has been an amazing fall so far this year! I just can't get enough of the changing colors and the crisp air.....There's something magical about it! Check out the view from the barnyard (ignore the power lines!)
Stunning, isn't it? I'm blown away by its beauty every time I venture out to the barn.
I think the animals really enjoy and welcome the fall as well! The grass is finally starting to green up a bit and they don't have to rely on us as much to give them fresh hay because they have so much greenage to munch on in the field. Since the weather is a little cooler they don't have to retreat to the bottom area of the barn to keep cool, which I bet is a huge relief. Here's a cute and typical scene at the barn when I arrive.
Everyone suddenly stands at attention, their cud-chewing trance abruptly broken. Berry is sticking his head out of the barn innocently so I stroll over to him to give him some love.

He needed his mask on today because the flies decided to make a comeback just for a couple days (hopefully!) before it starts to get cold. Thankfully Berry is a good sport about wearing it! Around the corner, the lambs (who aren't really lambs anymore but they're the young'uns so that's what I still call them) are laying around chewing their cud (big surprise!):
In the garden, things are in transition. Most of the summer stuff has come to an end and the fall/winter plants are still being put in the ground. But one of the most prolific plants that we have enjoyed this year has definitely been.....

CARROTS!! They have been so delicious. We all have been enjoying them, including big buddy Berry!

All is tranquil and pastoral in the barnyard as you can see!



We can't forget about the goats and chickens! Let's see what they're up to:


Looks like more of the same on this side!
Well there's a typical visit with the animals on a crisp fall day. Hope you enjoyed!