Unfortunately, due too extended work commitments, we were unable to fill our dance card with shows in 2008. It was certainly a disappointment considering the overall quality of this years kid crop and the better than average mammary systems. We were blessed with some long awaited doe kids from the likes of Vanity, Pin-Up Girl, and Grandma.

 So, with no show news to report, we are going to take this opportunity to update & brag a bit on our 2008 kids!

 Vanity gave us her standard flashy, correct, kids, two of which when on to be 4-H wethers, and the 3rd, dubbed Vogue has taken up permanent residence in our doe herd. Vogue is a kid you just can't help but take notice of - we fully expect her mature into something special. With mom's body, and Dad's incredible milking background, this little doe isn't going anywhere any time soon.

 Pin-Up Girl (PUG) left our herd and went to another milking/show home but left behind a stunning legacy with her daughter Dita Von Teese. Dita is on the small side,   but is as wide as she is long behind, and super deep. While she's plain jane in the color department, she stands on the same excellent feet and legs we adored her mother for.

 Grandma gave us what has turned out to be our favorite kid of season; Morning Glory, or as she is lovingly known in the barn "Glory Bean". Glory, is a real growthy doe that we plan on making a yearling milker for 2009 - she is correct, super flashy, and just a doll to work with. Glory is the kid everyone wants to take home when they visit! Lest us not forgot her brother however, Oleander was just too nice to be a wether, and we feel it is in our best interest to let him prove his worth by covering a few does this fall.

 Calla, also left us and now resides with the Critter Croft herd, where we hope to secure another quality cookie cutter daughter from her in the future. Calla left us both a son that when on to 4-H glory as a wether, and with a doe kid (Super or "Widget the Midget") that is in a word, stunning. We have a hard time picking who we like better, Widget or her half sister Calla-Forina.

 Chocolate Thunder gave us her usual: "Business Class" is going to be a late bloomer, just like her half sister Forbidden Assets, but she is a top notch kid from head to tail. She is a demure, classy little doe that is really going to be a knock out when she comes into herself - want proof? Take a look at Forbidden......

 Bella was the 2nd girl to freshen this spring, and it was a learning experience through and through. Bella had an awful time kidding, and it required not only vet assistance, but weeks of taking it easy. One good thing to come of Bella's rough go of things is her buck kid Bert Reynolds. After seeing Bella's STUCK ON udder, there was no doubt we would be making room for this buck kid. He is an improvement over his mother in both length, and height, as well as angulation. And with his dad being none other than Sugar Creek RC Willful, if he doesn't throw udders, than I'm at a loss at what will.

 Kashmere freshened like a pro! What a shame we were unable to campaign this doe as a yearling milker - I truly believe she would have been the one to beat. Kashmere's first freshening udder was snug, with commendable capacity, and breeze to milk. Her 2nd freshening udder should really be something!  Our little girl has grown up, and she has what it takes to be fabulous.

 Godiva had a strange delivery having to be assisted with the first kid, a doe that unfortunately died shortly after delivery. She then gave birth to a very small, but extremely lengthy buck kid. Then, while we were on a feed run (HOURS later) we came home to find she had given birth to a teeny tiny buck kid who was apparently DOA. Despite the difficult kidding, Godiva's udder was beautiful, snug, and so very milkable. Godiva herself, is a bit a twit with a less than pleasing attitude (she is a half sister to Vanity and they could not have more different personalities!). But, with any luck, she will earn her keep by producing more awesome kids like our very own Willy Wonka.