We live about 15 minutes from the UCONN campus and we took Punkie there on Sunday to see their dairy cows. We usually go up about twice a year to check them out. They always have a few baby calves and if we plan it right, we can see them doing the milking process with the larger cows - we missed it on this trip. The UCONN campus makes ice cream from the milk from their cows and it's delicious! I don't know what else they do with the milk. I'm sure they sell it or something.
Here are a few pictures... every time I see the babies, I want one. Then I turn around and see (and SMELL) the big cows and quickly change my mind! My husband is desperate for a cow. He had a few growing up. I think pigs and goats are enough!
My husband was itching the above calf's chin. I think the baby wanted more!
Loads of big cows eating. I have several more pictures but you get the idea. 
Been doing some sewing too now that my new area is all set up. I love walking in there, sewing a bit and walking away. It's great! I'm working on a table runner for my ceramics Christmas party grab bag. Last year we agreed to TRY and stay away from Christmas decoration type grab bag gifts as we all have a ton of decorations. Hopefully we agree on the same thing this year but if we don't, oh well. This is what the grab bag is getting from me.
And here are the blocks that I've gotten done so far. 
I did machine applique. I'm sure I did it all wrong but I'm happy with my results. I see plenty of mistakes but I think once this is all quilted, it won't look half bad!
Enjoy your day!
Jen :)
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