On Monday we picked up our two newest pets ~ miniature twin wether lambs Caelan and Colby. Born on March 12th, they're a Mini Cheviot/Babydoll Southdown cross, so will remain much smaller than traditional breeds. They're rather shy, but oh-so-adorable!

South Down sheep originated in the South Down hills of Sussex County, England and are typically raised for their wool. Miniature Cheviots hail from the Cheviot Hills country that form the border between England and Scotland; they'e an extremely hardy breed, also raised for wool.

Jaymon and I stumbled across this abandoned homestead last Saturday on an impromptu roadtrip around Cowley County. It was such a beautiful, peaceful place, though clearly long forgotten - one can't help but wonder about the people who used to live there, what their lives were like and why they left. There was so much to explore, we didn't get to everything, unfortunately. Someday I hope to find it again.

The view from the road




The outhouse + part of another structure




An old wooden box car

Stone foundation

Remains of a limestone fence

The barn - exterior

The barn - interior

A shed

The cellar