Hi, there! What started as a quick errand turned into something I didn’t know I needed.
I stopped by a friend’s house so she could put a fresh cover on one of my school bus seats. Simple enough. But while I was there, she and her son were out working with the goats — and somehow I ended up right in the middle of it.
I watched them milk the goats. I watched them feed the goats. I stood there in my friend’s yard on a perfectly ordinary weekday and thought: this is not what I expected today to look like.
It was quiet and unhurried and a little bit wonderful.
That’s the thing about just showing up somewhere. You never quite know what you’re going to walk into.
Turns out goats are just as lovable as cows. I did not expect to leave my friend’s house feeling this way about a goat. And yet. Don’t take my word for it — watch this and try not to smile. 🙂
Goats are lovable too!!
I should mention — the goats don’t go unprotected.
My friend has guardian dogs. One dog per pen, each one assigned to its own little herd. Five pens, five dogs. It’s a whole system, and every dog takes their job very seriously.
I managed to get a photo of two — meet Lilly.
And this is Maverick.
Yesterday is today’s memory.
Be sure to capture your memory today!
All the best,.
Debra Ellen
Sounds like a fun detour of your day.
Sure was!
How adorable! my son certainly loves goats. There is nothing better than being near animals in nature.
So happy to have found your linky too.
#lifecaptured
Hi, Cecile. I’m happy you found the linky as well! You are invited to visit any time. You are always welcome.
Have a fun week.
All the best.
I want a goat…not just any goat…a dwarf Nigerian Goat. I have been watching a woman on Facebook who raises them, and I am convinced I need one! They are so doggone cute and bouncy! Thanks for sharing these photos. They put a big smile on my face!
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I was sure happy when I left my friends place! I’m curious now about dwarf Nigerian goats. Going to Google them.
Thanks for the visit.
All the best.
I’m amazed at how big their ears are!
Aren’t they tho!! 🙂
They absolutely are! Although there can be mean and stubborn ones, too. The only “problem” I ever had with a goat at our zoo where I volunteered was one who really had it in for me. He was a dwarf goat, but so strong that he kept making me prisoner in corners 😉
Those are beautiful dogs!
That’s too funny. A small creature detaining you in a corner! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
All the best.
What a fun surprise for your day. I love finding things that are delightfully fun and grounding. Thank you for sharing this at the Will Blog for Comments #86 linkup. Wishing you a wonderful week. We’re looking forward to seeing you at #87, which opens Monday morning.
Hi, Jennifer. Thanks for visiting! I’ll be sure to visit #87 Monday 🙂
Have a fun weekend.
All the best.
God sure blesses those pauses! Goats seem such happy, energetic animals!
Hi, Maryleigh. Welcome to Life Captured. You are always welcome to visit anytime!
All the best.
Aweeee, I want to go! That goat is precious so are the pups. Cows are my favorite.
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month Sweet friend.
Visit me anytime. I can hook you up with a tour of the goats. 🙂 Neighbor is not too far from me!
Have a cool July!
All the best.