Hey Baby!
☆ March 1, 2011
The first calf of 2011 was born the morning of the last day of February…. which marks the beginning of an exciting time of year full of CUTENESS and BABIES! This calf also happens to be the first of Sir Baby’s babies, born to a heifer (first time mom) without stress, strain or incident. Hurrah! Much of the ease of birth, particularly for first-time heifers, has to do with the bull. A cigar for Sir Baby!
And a cozy, sun-filled spot in the corrals, thick with straw, for mama and baby. Daisy, the den mother, awaits!
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March 1st, 2011 @ 5:47 pm
Great picture! Why does the father have something to do with how easy the birth is for first-time moms? Does it have something to do with the size of calves he sires?
March 1st, 2011 @ 5:50 pm
She clearly has mom’s lovely gams.
March 1st, 2011 @ 5:56 pm
On second thought, did Sir Baby hold her hoof and coach her in breathing through the contractions?! LOL
March 1st, 2011 @ 6:13 pm
Since this is Janet day, I must comment.
What a beautiful photo! Love the background. And they appear to be walking so purposefully.
March 1st, 2011 @ 6:19 pm
I was wondering why the father has something to do with the ease of birth as well??
Great pic you are truly blessed..
March 1st, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
Is this precious baby a boy or a girl???
March 1st, 2011 @ 6:57 pm
Hello, other Janets!! There aren’t that many of us out there.
March 1st, 2011 @ 7:16 pm
Congratulations on the new addition! I’m also curious about the effect of the sire on the ease of birth?
March 1st, 2011 @ 7:16 pm
I think the, ahem, size of the father might be what helps make the birth easier. I’m not sure but it’s my uneducated guess, hah! I’m curious to know too.
Anyway, congratulations on the arrival of the sweet little calf!!
March 1st, 2011 @ 7:57 pm
Black Beauties…!! new birth new life congrats
…hope springs eternal…
March 1st, 2011 @ 8:34 pm
too adorable – just melts heart! nothing cuter than a cute little baby with it’s mama – and baby calves are so cute!!
Congrats to all on an easy delivery – glad they are doing well!
March 1st, 2011 @ 9:14 pm
Thanks for the pic!
They are gorgeous, baby following mommy.
So happy for the mom that she did not have a difficult birth.
Congratulations,Shreve, MOM…. of all your sweet animals. Nice farmily. :)
March 1st, 2011 @ 9:14 pm
Nothing says spring like cuteness and babies! Congratulations on that little bundle of joy. I can only imagine how utterly exciting it is to see this all unfold in person.
March 1st, 2011 @ 9:44 pm
Congratulations! Does this make you a “Grandma”?
March 1st, 2011 @ 10:49 pm
Oh my gawd, this is so cute! Around here, the local cows are just beginning to calve: every time I drive into town I see the little bovers hunkered down in the fields next to their mamas. One of the sure signs that spring is, indeed, on its way!
Congratulations to Sir Baby on his offspring.
March 1st, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
That baby is so beautiful. I just wanna squeeze it and pet its nose. Wow.
March 2nd, 2011 @ 12:14 am
omgosh yes she does look a lot like mom!
really is a great photo esp. considering the life you bring to your art because we know the story behind it. now we can say ‘look it’s a cow!’ and actually be amazed by that.
now get back to studying! ..omg you are such a blogger maniac.
March 2nd, 2011 @ 12:34 am
Please tell us more about how a bull can affect a birth!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 6:08 am
Your farmily just keeps on growing….how wonderful!!!!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 6:24 am
So cute! Can’t wait for more pictures. Charlie looks absolutely adorable to, over on the daily ;-)
March 2nd, 2011 @ 7:24 am
What a precious site. I love cows and their babies.
March 2nd, 2011 @ 7:41 am
Talk about cuteness! He looks like his Mama, am so happy everything went perfectly, did you say a boy or girl calf? I would love to put my arms around his neck and give him a huggle….
lucky you Shreve, and lucky Mama….
March 2nd, 2011 @ 8:45 am
Yay!!!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 8:53 am
Too cute for words. Congrats to all. :)
March 2nd, 2011 @ 9:43 am
I am always so shocked that the babies are up and running , etc so soon after birth.
and why do they look like they’re walking on a road?
March 2nd, 2011 @ 9:51 am
Congratulations! Cute! Cute! Cute! I’m planning a baby shower for the little guy.
March 2nd, 2011 @ 9:58 am
Congrats to Mom and calf.
Today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America (sponsored by the NEA)
Read a book to a child today. Read a book yourself.
Baby naming! (I know, don’t name your food).
Horton if it’s a boy.
Kitty if it’s a girl. (For the Cat in Hat)
March 2nd, 2011 @ 10:13 am
Love the baby! I almost crash this time of year driving by a ranch that has all the mommas and babies out in the field by the road! Congratulations!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 11:10 am
This picture made me sing Baby baby be mine. Ahhh da cuteness!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 11:15 am
Oh my goodness, that’s adorable!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 11:55 am
Aren’t calves just the most adorable little creatures!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 11:57 am
Janine, I know how you feel, I used to pass lalmbs on my way to work, and most of time way to busy looking at them rather then the road:)
March 2nd, 2011 @ 12:04 pm
another beautifully composed photo…! the subjects always make my heart go squishy, but it’s the artistry that makes the spirit soar.
March 2nd, 2011 @ 12:42 pm
That is one solid-looking calf… already. Beautiful mama and baby. Yummm…
March 2nd, 2011 @ 2:05 pm
Has the mother no name?! Are we colluding with patriarchy here? Heifer Liberation!
March 2nd, 2011 @ 9:58 pm
Aw Baby looks sweet and awkward. Great pic!
March 3rd, 2011 @ 8:22 am
Congrats to Sir Baby and momma (what’s her name?). Is it a young lady or a young gent?
Have been busy lately and have finally got some time to check up on your farmily. Of course I have lot of reading to do to catch up on things like …
When is Daisy due?
How is Frisco, I presume he has had no further problems?
And Eli? And Ricardo? etc etc etc
March 3rd, 2011 @ 10:48 am
wish i could explain why, but i have happy tears welled up in my eyes. perhaps it was the phenomenal photo that touched my heart, maybe it was knowing momma was well taken care of and not strained or stressed, maybe it was your excitement being contagious, but all i know is i really appreciated this post.
life, she is glorious. oh happy day!
March 4th, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
Man, I’m just diggin’ the colors in this photo… come back to it again and again just for the colors. …Of course, it doesn’t hurt at that the animals are gorgeous.
March 5th, 2011 @ 4:03 pm
You must be a proud grandmommy! :)
March 5th, 2011 @ 9:17 pm
I agree with Jenny, the colors are amazing. Would love a print of this one! The contrast between the cows and the landscape is so picturesque! Lovely animals~
March 6th, 2011 @ 11:47 am
Look at those hind legs on baby! What a treat!
I love baby anything!
March 8th, 2011 @ 5:27 pm
Awesome!