We saw the first snow on the mountains last week and a little more this morning. No snow at home yet, but we are getting ready.
We have been busy at the farm trying to get some things done before winter sets in. Kirk replaced all of the poles and some siding on one of the barns so it will last the winter. Good thing too, because most of the posts were totally rotted at ground level and I can imagine a good wind or snow storm would have sent it crashing down.
Last weekend we all worked on clearing a trail from the creek up to the forest. Kirk worked the chain saw and the girls cleared it out.
The fall leaves are really beautiful right now. There are some western larches on the property that are especially beautiful.
The girls also enjoyed a little frolicking in the forest.
Today we spent some time clearing out trees to make a sledding hill for this winter. Kirk cut them down. Paige and Maren ran the quad and pulled the smaller downed trees and branches to the burn pile. I drove the tractor (for the first time!) and pulled out the bigger trees. We are hoping to have a nice sledding hill so all of our friends can come and have fun with us.
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We should have a progressive sledding party . . . both of our places can be on the route. :o) We've got a draw back in the trees that looks like it has been the drainage for all the pastures for years and years. It's a natural swale, free of trees & stumps, and deep enough to make really great sledding . . . but nowhere to crash, as you just keep going on up the other side.
Frolicking, sledding, tractor driving-- you guys got it all. :-) Love to see the pics of all that's happening on the farm.
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