Saturday morning came FAR too soon, we crawled out of bed before dawn wondering why the night had been so short. I had spent the night wondering what I hadn't remembered ! I spent the night trying to remember why we enjoy the Harvest Fest ???!!I needn't have worried ( though It wouldn't have been me if I hadn't !!) it was an amazing event and just watching the smiling faces wandering around the ranch, the excited faces of the children and the friendly atmoshere made us feel so very lucky and priviledged to be a part of this community. Our volunteers, recruits and conscripts arrived bright early and enthusiastic and we couldn't have made the day such a success without all of you, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Lamb chop got a bath, watching Michelle and Brian scrubbing a not too enthusiastic wooly ball of bubbles that still managed to chomp on peanuts was such fun. Patrick with all the happy people smiling and waving on the free tractor ride, the amazement on the faces of the guests walking through the farm gates to be met by unpaid ranch hand Brian and our two 4 legged ambassadors Lady and Quest the huge Shire horses and the look on the faces of the children as they watched a chich hatch out of an egg in front of them gave us so many reasons to feel so blessed. Mom at nearly 90 years old and our other fantastic volunteers ( too many to mention by name but THANK YOU) kept the animal treats moving, sold eggs and just soaked in the atmoshere. We had musicians who kept our guests very well entertained and came just to be part of the occasion, thank you, you were GREAT, just wish I had been able to sit and visit with you more. Thank you to our vendors, Blue Hen Nursery, Lavender Park and Antiques and who all joined in the fun, to Linda and her cute little piglets, the 4H differences dog agility team, (what a delightful group) and Dana Pederson, certified John Lyons trainer who impressed people whith her inspirational training. We were so happy to see that Mustard Seed and The Historical Society had a lot of interest, both such worthy organizations, thank you for spending your day with us. Also thanks to Mason County Deputy Sheriff Eric, who did a great PR job for our local law enforcement agencies, you were a STAR, Mary Wendy and their tiny goats were also an unforgettable attraction, Filbert had a backpack filled with candy, George his goat apprentice was the candy wrapper disposal, everyone loved you, we are so glad you could come out to play. All in all, it was a great day and over the next few days we will put photos on the web site, it was fun, thank you everyone. Time to go., I've got eggs to wash and pack ...today should be a normal day...we hope, smile.Take care, M
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