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family first - a summer visit

This week my sisters three kids came to stay on the farm with us, the first time we have ever had all three of them together. I love them all so much, but we don't get to see them often. They all live in Wytheville, which is about an hour and a half drive from home. Reading that statement, I realize how close it actually is, it's just the convenient excuse we have for our infrequent visits. We need to see each other more often, much more often. Unfortunately I did have to work nearly every day they were here, but there is still time afterwards and between. They took the farm like naturals, helping all of us with the feeding and watering. Spoiling the rabbits with love and affection. We were inspired by my sister Amy's new homemade scarf, and made three of our own, personalized with some wooden beads. I love all three, but I have to admit Brittany's tye-dye one is the coolest. 



Also, a few random shots of our rotten mutts.





Until next time,

Angela Kelly





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