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    Home » Farm » July in photos

    July in photos

    Published: Aug 25, 2016 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Whoops...haven't done a life update in a while! May anyone? Obviously June was taken up by our epic honeymoon adventure - more on that once I've actually looked through and sorted the hundreds of photos we took, so let's skip to July in photos!

    July was probably the wettest month we've had. Ever. It pretty much rained non stop.

    Pretty much everyday looked like this.July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comWe celebrated my very special Granny’s 80th birthday with a family lunch at the cutest little cafe.

    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Sage & Tilly did a whole lot of play fighting, as per usual.

    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    Josh's mum got a kitten...and Sage met the kitten which was hilarious...she is such a scaredy pup!July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comAnd she was super helpful in the garden, as always.July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comJuly in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    She also decided that she really doesn't like going in the car - she just sulks in the backseat! I felt sorry for her so sat back with her!
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    We had a lot of wet days but there were a few moments of sunshine.July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comSo Josh & I spent some time up the farm feeding out silage to the cattle which is a daily job in winter. Josh says that he likes it when I come up with him, but really it's just because he doesn't have to open the gates 🙂

    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comJuly in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comI love them all, but especially the little yearlings - they are so fluffy!! Their winter coats are so beautiful!July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comAnd remember this guy? Look how big he is now! Josh says he’s always the first one up to the bike at feeding time. He’s so cute...in a big, kind of crazy eyed steer kind of way!
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    And look...lambs!!
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    But the highlight for sure was our first annual Mid-Winter Christmas party! My friends Laura & Charlotte & I had been talking about doing this for about 3 years and we never got around to it until this year. I'm so glad we finally did.July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.comWe decorated, did Secret Santa presents, played Christmas carols, lit Christmas candles that I got on mega sale in the US because it’s the middle of the year (yay Yankee candle!) and everybody brought their favourite Christmas Day dish or dessert. It was amazing!
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    The fire was lit, we made mulled wine and we even dressed up our extremely tolerant animals

    Sage the reindeer
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    And Evie the Christmas cat!
    July in photos - a snapshot of farm life in July | thekiwicountrygirl.com
    Christmas in July is so much fun!

    We are super excited to be through the worst of winter and heading towards spring...yay!

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    1. Claire at My Pink & Green Life says

      August 27, 2016 at 10:25 am

      I LOVE seeing pictures of the farm animals... keep them coming! Also, that kitten looks just like my kitty, Pan--which makes her extra cute to me. The photo of the kitten and puppy being held apart is too funny! 😛

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      • Laura says

        August 29, 2016 at 6:48 am

        Pan is such a cute name!! I'm so glad you like seeing these pictures...I love our farm animals!

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    2. Megan says

      August 26, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Ahh I need to get my dog some reindeer ears haha. He would not be impressed. I put a santa hat on him last year and you should have seen his face!
      I think mid-winter christmas parties are the best. I love Christmas sooo much, why not celebrate it twice a year?

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      • Laura says

        August 29, 2016 at 6:47 am

        Hahaha I didn't think Sage would sit still long enough - I was amazed! That was our thinking too - Christmas is the best!

        Reply

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