And the Rain Continues...

Rained In

The whole month of July seemed like one big thunderstorm.  Yesterday, we even had a small Tropical Storm (Emily) pass through.  The goats, dogs, and chickens have been inside their shelters more than they've been outside for weeks now.  We usually have one month each year that is predominantly rain, so July wins the prize for that this year.

The only thing I've got producing in the garden at the moment is okra.  The gumbo recipe I tried last week, sharing it with the whole family of 16, went over well.  That means I will be making it again and canning it. 

For lack of anything new and exciting, here are a couple of photos of my girls, whiling away the hours inside the barn.

Laura Grace is my lazy chow-hound doe.  She's giving about a quart of milk each morning.

Little Miss Hope has been lactating six months now and is providing about 24 ounces each morning.  She's got the richest milk of anyone in the barn, so I keep on milking her for cheese and such.

Speaking of cheese, I'll be making a batch of fresh cheese today to serve as part of dinner this evening....we are having our pastor and his family over for the first time.  Sure hope it's a nice evening for everyone.....