It’s a good thing Carson loves the boys, because they sure do love her. There was practically a riot here when she showed up yesterday morning.
Carson had the honor of being the third two-legged to touch Nigel. We think that’s quite appropriate because if she hadn’t come into our lives, our beloved boys probably wouldn’t have either.
Carson was there with us on day one for Ellsworth. It appears he hasn’t forgotten that.
Once the ruckus quieted down, Carson was able to spend some time with Nigel. Pretty cool.
For Don and me… one of the highlights of our day… fresh eggs from 7MSN.
And wait, there’s more. In true Carson fashion (this lady never does anything half-assed), look at the 7MSN egg carton. Morning Bray Farm officially has the coolest egg carton ever in our refrigerator. Ever. ♥
9/24 Note from Carson: Click here for the source of the egg cartons – they come with label sheets and the vendor also has a Word template for the labels that you can download.
Morning Bray Farm 
September 24, 2010 at 5:50 am
Yes, the egg carton is typical Linda. The best wishes from the chicken who laid them! Ha! And I love how Bernard is just leaning against her, like a cat. Too sweet!
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September 24, 2010 at 7:13 am
Sigrid,
I just LOVE the look on Bernard’s face in that picture. He’s actually smiling.
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September 24, 2010 at 5:54 am
Wow, custom egg cartons from “the girls”. How cool is that?
What will she think of next?
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September 24, 2010 at 7:12 am
C,
We can’t wait to see what’s next.
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September 24, 2010 at 6:47 am
OMG, Bernard is the biggest goober and I love that group shot. And now I MUST make some labels for our egg cartons because that is just too cool.
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September 24, 2010 at 7:12 am
Denise,
And how cool would it be to have Gunny’s and Harry’s mug shots on the labels? 😉
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September 24, 2010 at 6:48 am
The Morning Bray Farm mosh pit – one of my most favorite places in the world.
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September 24, 2010 at 7:14 am
Carson,
And it really was a mosh pit with all of the mud yesterday! 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 7:55 am
Such great shots! I love the pose on goober Bernard! I could just eat him up!
Looks like Carson and Neal were on the same wave length this week. Just the other day, Neal suggested we take a photo of all our hens and use it to make a label for our egg cartons. Of course we haven’t done it yet, but what a cool idea. Well done Carson!
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September 24, 2010 at 7:57 am
Lilla,
I absolutely can’t wait to see your label! Have a great weekend. 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 6:52 am
i LOVE the way Bernard is loving on her…and, as you know, the Big E has my heart. So cool that Nigel is beginning to trust the two leggers in his life. Was Carolyn the 3rd one to touch him?
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September 24, 2010 at 6:54 am
I forgot to mention the egg carton! When it comes to imagination and creativity – Carson wins hands down. Love that pic on it!
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September 24, 2010 at 6:56 am
Nancy,
Agreed! 😀
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September 24, 2010 at 6:55 am
Nancy,
No, it has been Don, me and Carson so far to touch Nigel. Unfortunately, we hadn’t yet been able to touch Nigel when Carolynn was here visiting. 😦
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September 24, 2010 at 6:54 am
Wow, donkey scrum! What a lucky lady–glad she held her own. That’s great that Nigel’s open to other two-leggeds touching him. (Thinking back to your pre-Boys days, did you ever thinking scratching a donkey’s butt would be such an event? lol!)
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September 24, 2010 at 6:57 am
Flartus,
No, never in a million years! 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 7:07 am
I am LOL’ing at this post! Love, love, love the group pic and how you captured the energy between Carson and her nephews 🙂 The egg carton is eggceptionally creative!!
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September 24, 2010 at 7:09 am
Colleen,
Eggceptional. Ba-dum-bum. 😀
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September 24, 2010 at 8:08 am
As much as I love the photo with Bernard laying his head on Carson…the one with Ellsworth loving on her just melts my heart. He looks so sweet. I would love to be in the middle of that group! The egg carton is just too cool! 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 8:13 am
Rosanne,
We’d love to have you visit sometime! Hugs to Russell!!! xxoo
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September 24, 2010 at 8:11 am
Donkey love! What a great first photo, the boys look so happy to see Carson, I swear that’s a smile on Bernard’s donkey lips! Ellesworth is a sweetheart.
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September 24, 2010 at 8:14 am
Shirley,
I swear that’s a smile on Bernard’s donkey lips too. 😀 And yes, Ellsworth is a sweetheart.
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September 24, 2010 at 8:31 am
After Wed. post, did Carson rush over to feed the hungery boys? (Just kidding)
That first pic cracked me up! Bernard sure knows how to do the donkey hug!
Love the egg carton!
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September 24, 2010 at 8:39 am
Mel,
Carson actually came up to go to the New Mexico State Fair with us. I was so excited and had been looking forward to it for weeks. Yesterday’s fair schedule included 24 donkey classes in the show arena – everything from Donkey Walk-Trot Pleasure to Donkey Barrel Racing. Woo-hoo!
We were so disapppointed though… no donkeys showed up. Apparently, the donkey association and the State Fair folks had some falling out and the donkey association folks boycotted the fair. Waaaah. 😦
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September 24, 2010 at 8:33 am
Nigel continues to relax more.
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September 24, 2010 at 8:35 am
Mel,
You’re absolutely right. In fact, Carson and I were talking about that very same thing yesterday.
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September 24, 2010 at 8:38 am
Bernard is totally cracking me up. He’s SUCH a character and a lover too.
Di
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September 24, 2010 at 8:41 am
Di,
I think there is absolutely no other like Bernard. He’s totally in a class by himself. 😀
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September 24, 2010 at 8:39 am
I am absolutely fluorescent green with envy!! The look on Bernard’s face in that first shot is absolutely priceless. I mean, seriously, he should really take his act on the road.
You are so right about Linda. Everything she does is first class. And, I was just noticing the fabulous egg carton when you pointed it out. That is just the coolest thing ever!
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September 24, 2010 at 8:46 am
Carolynn,
At a minimum, Bernard will be entered into next year’s State Fair. I can’t wait to see what he does there. 🙂
The egg carton is the coolest thing ever… I keep opening the refrigerator just so I can see a chicken staring back at me!
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September 24, 2010 at 8:47 am
Here is the source for the egg cartons – they come with label sheets and the vendor also has a Word template for the labels that you can download:
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/clear_plastic_egg_carton.html
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September 24, 2010 at 8:58 am
How wonderful!
I can’t stand how cute that picture is of Bernard leaning his head on Linda’s shoulder.
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September 24, 2010 at 9:39 am
CeeCee,
When I saw that picture on our computer and really got a good look at Bernard’s face, my heart melted. 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 8:59 am
Animals are good judges of character. Linda seems to have the gift of animal communication.Her blog is what lead me to read yours. A friend gave me a cast iron donkey bank. The bank was immediately named Ellsworth (same coloring as the real Ellsworth).
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September 24, 2010 at 9:34 am
georgie,
You have me smiling from EAR to EAR! 😀 Ellsworth will be tickled to know.
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September 24, 2010 at 9:09 am
Love the egg carton! Great idea.
Your donkeys are quite the team. Such lovable longears.
Not only was Carson smiling but the boys were too!
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September 24, 2010 at 9:38 am
Cindy,
I have no doubt that your longears are also quite the team. 🙂 Hope you’re doing well today – hugs.
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September 24, 2010 at 9:19 am
Wow. personalized egg cartons.
Wow. Makes me really sad that I can’t eat eggs.
Looks like a great visit was had by all!
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September 24, 2010 at 9:37 am
Winter,
I know, right? And to think, we gave Carson tomatoes in a ziploc bag. 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 9:24 am
I loved the post! And, yes, Bernard is definitely smiling. The boys – along with Carson’s 2 boys – are amazing, and I don’t know how I could have gotten so far in life without making the gentle acquaintance of a donkey. My loss. The eggs are amazing! I went to the site out of curiosity, and was delighted to hear chickens cackling!
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September 24, 2010 at 9:36 am
Nancy,
I so hope that you make the gentle acquaintance of a donkey soon. The chickens cackling initially startled me… I thought, “Is there a chicken in the house?” Then I realized it was the website. 🙂
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September 24, 2010 at 10:44 am
Coolest.
Eggs.
EVER!!!!
And yet, I can hardly focus on the egg carton because of the first photo.
Carson is definately “One of the Herd.”
Can you believe that there are people out there who think that animals don’t love???
They are wrong.
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September 24, 2010 at 11:09 am
Cathy,
No, I can’t believe that. Nor can I believe it when people think that animals don’t have emotions whatsoever.
You are absolutely right. They are wrong.
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September 24, 2010 at 10:45 am
Oh and congratulations to Nigel and Carson for extending the butt-scratching circle.
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September 25, 2010 at 2:14 am
My gawd! Such cuddlebugs, those boys!
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September 26, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Awwwww. Donkey snuggles. 🙂
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September 26, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Cool egg carton…
Nothing better than donkey love great photos!
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September 26, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I clicked on Carson’s link and love this post. I have visited on several other occasions and have enjoyed the stories of how Ellsworth came to be with you and recently about Nigel. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad Carson got the pleasure of being the first non-homie to scratch butt….. such an honor!
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