Pure Country Life

 A ride to the farm (which is only 5 miles away) instantly slows my heartbeat....and it slows it in a very good way.

Windows down, fresh air rushing in, and that unmistakable smell of the grasses and the earth.  These are smells that you just can't buy but you arrive in the middle of them when driving the dirt roads.  And the Pine Trees...the best smell ever!!!

Right off, Sam and I were treated to a little farm-side surprise:  TWO roadrunners.  

(roadrunners are widely considered symbols of good luck, strength, and protection in many Native American and Mexican cultures, seen as "medicine birds" that ward off evil spirits with their distinctive X-shaped tracks and revered for their speed and courage. Seeing one is often interpreted as a positive omen, bringing good fortune, swiftness, and protection against negative energies, with their feathers also used for spiritual purposes.)  

The First Roadrunner

The second one...

We tried to get closer to this last one, but it was just to fast...I always love spotting them because I think of seeing a roadrunner as a sweet wink from nature.  

We drove on down toward the lake, the one that's home to the alligator..

This is one of the smaller lakes on the farm and it just happens to be the home of "Chomp" the gator.  

NO SIGHT OF HIM......YAY!!

I couldn't help but think that he might be eyeballing us from just beneath the surface.  🐊

The farm itself looked like winter had definitely  been there.  One big change that I was sad to see, was the disappearance of the OLD BARN..

I have not been down to the farm since before Christmas and I was so surprised to see the barn gone.  Sam had it torn down a few weeks ago.  The barn had been there for probably 80 years and had seen some better days.  It's bones just could not hold up any longer.  While it was sad to see it gone, there was also a sense of peace in knowing it served it's purpose well.  

I never get tired of seeing views like these....

This was another one of those days that fills up your soul without even trying.  A drive, fresh air, a few unexpected sightings, and the comfort of familiar land.  It felt really great to be there and to be there with my sweetie.  I never ever get tired of these trips just five miles from our home!!  

This is what I call

Pure Country Life!!

Blessings Y'all.....

Shug...💛