Since I talked about some indoor activities on my last post, I thought I'd share some pictures of our favorite OUTDOOR winter activities on this post.
Firstly, winter in Alberta means feeding cattle. This year, we started bale grazing for the cold winter months, so we placed bales in the pasture, cut all the strings, and have electric fence to limit how and when the cows get them. It's working great so far!
We have really, really great neighbors here. And our great neighbors have been toys tools. Just before Christmas, they came over and lifted Art up in their picker truck so that he could put snow stop on the shop roof. This chore also involved rides for the kids. Naturally.
We spend lots of time going on walks out in the pastures....
....sometimes to check cows....
.....to exercise the dogs (and ourselves!)...
....or to enjoy a sunset!
We spend some time spreading straw for the livestock, so they stay warm and dry(ish).
....and rush outside to catch a picture of the sunrise!
We have spent many hours combing the woods, doing some shed hunting. For those that don't know, this means looking meticulously under every tree and branch for antlers that have been shed by moose, deer or elk. The great thing about shed hunting is that it's extremely beautiful in the isolated bush that we walk.
Sometimes we take the dogs, sometimes family who is visiting gets roped into coming....
....and The Girls always want to go!
Lastly, and perhaps the most favorite winter activity of them all is skating. Art and The Girls have been working faithfully on getting our skating rink up and running, and the Girls enjoy it every day they can, along with friends and neighbors.
So there you have it. Winter activities around our ranch. Always beautiful, always fun, and we (mostly) stay warm!
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