I thought today I would use a rectal thermometer to take a heifer's temperature. A first for the both of us. But things don't always go as we expect (although I was prepared with rubber gloves and everything!) Instead, the heifer took off and took out a temporary fence we had put up with polywire, disregarding the electric shock in favor of tall fresh grass without people near. As Danny put it, "You can go from optimistic to discouraged so quickly." Ain't that the truth.
It was a lovely sunny day however, and spirits were generally high. Athena showed off her playful side (or mainly patient?), letting Danny dress her up with his hat.
Not a bad look for the old girl.
The puppies were in full CuteForce as well, not they ever missed a day of it since being born about a month ago. Their latest thing is trying to climb over the hay bale (in place to block their exit) and out to the barnyard (since that's where MamaBelle often lays panting while she makes more milk). The pups aren't quite big enough to get over the bale, so they jump, cling with two front paws, and then slooowly slip backwards. Sometimes you can catch the realization they're not gonna make it cross their furry little faces. 
As for the temperature-taking, there's always tomorrow.
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