On Saturday November 5th Farmer Cindy, our farm manager, hosted an annual year-end party. We had a lot to celebrate this year as we broke a few attendance records and launched some new "annual" events too. It wasn't without some trails, at times having to tour in some undesirable conditions, and even hitting some bumps in the road along the way, but we did it. We ALL did it. It was certainly a lesson in "team work."
As we reminisced of our year I often found myself laughing so hard I had tears! We have an amazing group of people. And all of them had a story to share. But they shared more than stories. They shared their gratitude and respect for Farmer Pat and I when they gifted us the most unusual yet most touching gift. I guess you'd have to know Pat and I to understand how much the gift meant.
Let me explain...if you've followed our blog throughout the year, or had the pleasure of visiting Mulberry Lane Farm in person, you've learned that Otis, the farm's 900+ lb boar has become sort of a farm mascot. And a new addition to the farm is our loving, yet naughty (she is a puppy remember!), LadyBug. Both are dearly loved by Pat and I both. Odd combination I know.
Anyhow, early this year LadyBug began to loose her "baby" teeth. One happened to fall out as Farmer Pat was playing with her and he felt terrible that he caused her to loose a tooth, not realizing at the time this was a natural puppy occurrence. Also, Otis lost one of his huge adult canine tusk. Again, Farmer Pat found himself a part of this occurrence. Both, LadyBug's and Otis' lost tooth found there way into The Granary where they held their spot on a shelf for the year.
Okay...you may now begin to wonder how on earth a gift and some teeth would cause our heart's to melt. They had them both made into jewelry for us to wear. So when you see a dog's baby tooth, or a pig's tusk adorning our neck, remember only a farmer and the farmer's wife could possibly be touched by such a gift.
petting farm, petting zoo, farm tours, milk a cow, ride a pony, guided tours, pumpkin patch
Here is your chance. Mulberry Lane Farm will again participate in the annual Appleton Flag Day Parade held Saturday afternoon on June 11, 2011. We need two more volunteers to complete our herd of 8. We have the costumes so all that's left are willing able bodies. Must be at least 5' tall, love to smile and able to walk 2 miles. Email us at mulberrylanefarm@yahoo.com to sign-up for a really fun time as shown in last years photo above.
Technically lost was the kittens, not the mittens. It took us 3 days to locate Sis and her litter because she had them so well hidden. Aaliyah eventually found them in a corn crib all curled up in the far corner. Ahh...
Born Wed April 6, 2011
Video of kittens
Now that the warmer temperatures have finally arrived and the ewes are about to give birth, the annual sheep shearing is scheduled.
Attention Teachers - The sooner you reserve your spring field trip to Mulberry Lane Petting Farm the more FREE admissions you’ll receive!
Good for field-trips May 4th through June 10th only.
We look forward to seeing you!!!!
1 FREE Dad per family group on Sunday, June 20th. Open at 10 AM. 
We had an awesome time participating in the Appleton Flag Day Parade. We considered it an honor to be able to march along with all the military units. 
Rocky, born August 5th, will be just two months old when you visit him this fall. Beginning September 26th through October 31st the farm will be open 7 days a week.
Come on in...we are glad you came.
Old farm kitchenware display and more!
