James Gibbon - The weather is starting to change around here and Spring is on the way. March has been off to a magnificent start with great weather. This has been bad for skiing, but great for getting outside and enjoying the day. Our chickens have really enjoyed the nice weather and the melting snow. They are now able to move freely around the outside of the coop without running into inches of snow pack. The chickens hate the snow.

As for our horses they are ready for spring and the grass to start growing. Having been cooped up during our February cold blitz, they are finally getting some much needed time out in the field. It has been fun to see them enjoy this time so much. I’m excited for when we have fields full of green grass for them to graze in.

Our dogs have been enjoying the new warmer weather as well. During the cold blitz they were hardly able to walk in the snow without their paws getting too cold. These warmer temperatures are a welcome surprise for them.

I have also been able to do activities that I haven’t been able to do in months - like ride my bike. I recently road down some roads nearby and really enjoyed it. Plus the weather was absolutely gorgeous.

I know these days won’t last forever, but I also know that we are getting much closer to spring and even summer. I love how the seasons change here in Montana and am enjoying every last minute of winter as we enter spring.