A Sheep in Poodle's Clothing

Load 'em up boys! We're in business.

Dollar signs were flashing before our eyes when Mom found this story on the web. Go ahead and look at it. You'll have a good laugh.

Ewe've Been Conned

We love Mom, but when she's pregnant, she's gullible. Of course, we found out shortly that the whole thing was an internet hoax, but not before Mom (and someone else whom I will not mention, but his name starts with a "T") told a bunch of friends at a church BBQ. Ouch.

Admittedly, we were all fooled (slightly) by the story for a little while. I guess the Japanese weren't fooled, but we were. It was a good lesson. "The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps" Proverbs 14:15.

So, maybe we won't be selling sheep poodles, but stay tuned for information on our up-and-coming business venture -- The One and Only Original Sheep Sling.


Unfortunately, this little guy is not going to the groomer but the butcher. (Oh, and don't worry, I forgive the person whose name starts with "T" because he invented this Sheep Sling. It sure makes life a lot easier.)

Happiness is . . .

Having a plate full of salad . . .


. . . and realizing you don't have to eat the spinach. You can just lick the dressing off each leaf.


Having a plate full of cupcakes all to yourself. Forget the salad!


Singing all the verses of "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" (opera version, of course) into a vacuum cleaner hose so that your voice is projected through the entire house bringing happiness to all.

Some people even think happiness is: being "successful" in a career, having a lot of friends, or . . . chocolate. But, I like the apostle Paul's definition--

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13

True happiness then is being content, by God's strength, in any and every situation.

So, even if your salad doesn't have dressing (or worse, it's blue cheese), or if your mom finds out you have that plate of cupcakes (and takes it away), you can still be happy.

A Guilty Conscience

One of our cows had twins Wednesday.



I guess she had a "guilty conscience" for not having a calf last year.



I couldn't help but say that this guy looks oddly similar to my twin brother, but he says the other looks like me.