A Surprise—-Monday, February 6, 2017

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Dayphoto

I opened my email to find this surprising email from Jake Hill—

Hello Linda,

First of all, we’re huge fans of Life on a Colorado Farm, which has been chosen by LawnStarter’s editorial team to receive our

2016 Golden Tractor Award! Congratulations!

The Golden Tractor Award celebrates the Top Farming & Agriculture Blogs on the internet. We spent countless hours scouring the web in search of the blogs that deserve recognition.

We judged your blog based on criteria such as:

How well-written and informative the 2016 content was
How engaging it was (social shares, comments, aesthetics)
Popularity (pageviews, “popular posts” lists, etc.)

We hope that you enjoy our list of winners and encourage you to show off your Golden Tractor Award on your website (along with other awards that we’re sure your blog has received).

Jake Hill

What a hugely flattering and pleasant surprise!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Phone Call—-Sunday, February 5, 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Dayphoto

Our grandson called us one evening after basketball practice and once more invited us to his ALL DAY basketball tournament in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

So early Saturday morning (3:45 a.m.) we woke up, did our chores, ate breakfast and was on the road a quarter after 5!

Since it was an all day tournament and Blade played in the first game of the day (8:00 a.m.) we knew we had to get to going.

They played three games with the last one ending at five. There were more games after that but he was done at five—they won all their games!

A job well done!

We got to meet his buddies

Linky’s new good friend, Andrea (they had a sleepover and didn’t get to sleep until it was almost time to get up to make it to the game… 🙂 )

And Tally who never meets a person she doesn’t like!

We got home late, tired but very happy to be able to watch our grandson and be with the kids and our son-in-law and daughter for the whole day!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Cardinals from Virginia—Thursday, February 2, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dayphoto

Rita from CountryGirl-LifeontheFarm sent me two lovely photos of the wonderful Cardinals she has visiting. Here is what she says: “We have several pairs this winter and I’ve heard that when you have a cardinal there’s angels watching over you. I’ll send you a couple more of the pictures I took over the weekend.”

We don’t have cardinals here so seeing these lovely brilliant red birds in real life, must be a feast for the eyes.

And to think the Angels have sent them as messengers is an even lovelier thought!

Thank you, Rita for sharing with me and with my blog friends!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Dixie’s Birthday—Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Dayphoto

Dixie (the darling little girl with the bottom of her soles facing us) was my best friend all of my life. From the time we were born.

Judy is one year older than us, (Judy has her hand up) and is Dixie’s sister. It seems that Judy is always there to pick up the pieces and glue all of us back together.

Dixie always told us (Judy and I) , the first voice she recognized was Judy’s. For she could remember hearing it from the beginning of all time.

She was a tiny, vivacious, extremely funny and a very intelligent redhead. (I’m in the plaid and she is the white dress)

We had good times and bad times, wonderful fun times and some miserable fights. But no matter what, we were always friends through everything.

I am holding the cat; she is holding the cat’s paw.

We lost her over 20 years ago to cancer. There isn’t a day that goes that I don’t think of her. To see her in my photos makes me smile, although my heart is stricken.

Happy Birthday, My wonderful friend of my heart. Although you are not here, I know you are not truly gone.

From my heart always,

Linda

A Birthday Present from Canada to Me — Tuesday, January, 31, 2017

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Dayphoto

Linda Pierson from Just Another Day on the Prairie did a watercolor of Sammy Sam and sent it to me for my birthday! What a thoughtful present!

Thank you so much, Linda

Your friend on a western Colorado Farm,

Linda

The Sandhill Cranes —- Monday, January 30, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Dayphoto

Marianne from Northview Diary asked me for a photo of the lovely Sandhill Cranes who winter around here.

So for your viewing pleasure

I bring to you a wee series of

Of those beautiful

Dancing Birds!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Routine of My Life is Part of My Daily Contentment—-Sunday, January 29, 2017

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Dayphoto

Although the winter hours are snail-like in progress moving ever so slowly toward the uplifting time of Spring.

My days are still full of wonder and joy. From the tiny shadows of the dried out, but still standing weeds,

To a lone Canadian goose

feather laying in wait for me to find it.

And always, always that wonder of the sun shining on the mountains; (This mountain range is the San Juan Mountain range) surrounding our farm.

And those oldest of sundials— shadows—horizontal, vertical, then horizontal again, in the shifting light.

As the light begins to die, burning color upon the land, fading moment by moment into ashes of gray. My heart lifts in song.

I hope I am always here. Living out my last days… right here, on this little farm.

For you see….I truly love my life.

From my world to your heart.

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—-Houston

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Dayphoto

Houston came for a visit! I didn’t know she was back from Alamosa, Colorado…but she WAS!

She ran all the way across the muddy fields to see ME!

After we played and wrestled and had a great Time!

Shannon and Romeo came up to see us.

Then I went back with Houston and we played and played with Shannon’s dogs and Romeo and Willow cat.

Then it was time for me to go home.

I begged and begged Mom to spend the night. Or let Houston stay with us. But Houston’s Dad was getting ready to head back to Alamosa, so we had to say good-bye!

I whined and whined when she drove away.

Mom says Houston will be back again soon.

Okay…until then I can always play with Rocky!

And Etta! Here she is dressed as a tick. Etta is a hunting dog.

Oh, and Black Beauty Princess Dog. (who is just a sweet dog)

Shilo doesn’t play much. Shilo is always business. She is the head hunting dog.

Boomer

In Spite of it All—Thursday, January 26, 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dayphoto

Even if the ground is too muddy to go for a four-wheeler ride Terry and Boomer and I always go for a walk. If Min-Min cat is outside she is tagging along also.