July really was a beautiful month by most Kansas standards. We had an abundance of rain, below average temperatures, and not a lot of wind (which is sometimes good, and sometimes not-so-good).




Summer storms and plenty of limbs to clean up.

It’s been a really long time, if ever in their lifetime, the girls have had mud puddles to play in.



Watching baby calves grow.



And baby goats grow.

Cat hair cuts.






Putting up food for winter.



Trying to find balance in keeping our domestic animals safe while letting wildlife live amongst us.

Praying cats.

Flowers from my husband just because!


The beauty of our garden filled with vegetables, flowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
July turned out to be a really enjoyable month this year. The rain saved us in so many ways, and we are so grateful for the moisture and cooler temperatures. Now on to August, my 12th favorite month of the year!