Melt Down

The sun came out and the temperatures started to rise melting our thick ice causing rivers of slush and mud. Lots of mud today. The dogs have been tracking it in every time they go outside. Since the weather was warm enough to work outside, that's what we did today. Spark borrowed the tractor and log splitter in the morning

 When he brought it back, the guys decided to check the fluids.

 Mark and I stacked and hauled split logs to the apartment for the girls, then moved the big logs to the splitting pile for later. The tree Mark was working on was so big we could only fit 4 at a time in the bucket.

Mom came over while I was reading the instruction book on the camera (about time I've had it close to a year). I had to try out different settings on her and Emma.

 Emma was so funny below she was resting her chin on her back knee. Mom said it was because she was trying to stay warm in here. Mark sets the thermostat back and the house was down to 62 degrees. It almost felt warmer outside than in.

Mike and Diane bought a new mare. Her registered name is Lisheen. She is a 5 year old Jockey Club registered black 16 hand Thoroughbred mare. Her barn name is Sheena. She has very good bloodlines and really nice movement for a TB. She will be bred to Valiant in 2014. Mike walked her over and introduced her to the boys.

 Above she is meeting Valiant and below Evan

Above Killian is stretching over the gate to greet her. Below Killian and Hadassah are watching her every move. 

Mike had to run out to Middle Grove to put in round bales for the next week so hauled out Killian and Rosalie. Killian will get a well deserved vacation while Rosalie will have a year to grow up.

Next week we will be bringing back Ribbon, Sissy and Star.