Today my friend Charlotte accompanied me to pick up the cutest baby goats on the face of the planet. Seriously. They really are officially the two cutest goats on the planet. I contacted Guinness World Book of Records and they assured me there are not two cuter goats on the entire face of the planet. I was as surprised as you! Until I saw them…….
And then there was no doubt in my mind…… these are certainly the two cutest goats on the face of the planet. And sweet? Lord have mercy, these are some sweet babies. *sigh* I warned you fair and square about the cuteness you just beheld…..
We put a small spool in the goat barn for the babies to play on. But they are exhausted after such an exciting day and Hope layed down beside it, while Mirrie used it as a back scratch.
I have to tell you, meeting Angie and her family was just like seeing old friends. I have never felt so at ease with a group of people I’ve never actually met. What a beautiful and wonderful group of people. I could have stayed there all day long. And we almost did! They took us on a tour of their farm – which is utterly awesome. And Angie’s husband, Steve, and I stood around and discussed computer programming and bonded as geeks. The children were as beautiful as any picture I’ve ever seen on Angie’s blog – and sweeter than anything I could ever describe to you. *sigh* I am in love with this family! Angie sent us on our way with two boxes full of homemade goodies and eggs from ducks and geese. I think I’m going to ask Angie to adopt me…….
I’m sure you noticed I only mention bringing Mirrie and Hope home. Yesterday I talked to Angie on the phone and she told me that Chance passed away yesterday morning. 
Sad. Very, very sad. The goat babies play so hard and so rough. It’s most likely she died from rough housing. I am sad. I cried when we hung up. But I know things like this happen. I’m mostly sad for Angie’s family – especially Colby, who fed and cared for these babies for so long.
Mirrie and Hope are in the goat barn that we’ve labored so hard on the past few weeks. It still needs a lot of work – a lean-to added to the front, a fenced in paddock, and shingles on the roof, but it will keep our goat babies safe from the weather for now. And I prefer to leave them in the goat barn for a couple of days so they learn it is their new home. Bernie will fence in a small area for them to get some sunshine while he fences in the larger area that will be their paddock.
I have goats! *sigh* I have goats! And Charlotte and I had a wonderful time going to get them. Oh – and the goat babies were in a cage for over two hours on the journey home – and not one single “accident” the whole way. They did potty within five minutes of being on ground though 
The pups are not used to me being away for any amount of time. When I got home tonight I had to get the babies to the goat barn, feed them (they are still bottle fed twice daily), clean the chicken coop, and then check on the goat babies again. When I finally had time we took the puppies outside for a while. Diesel needed some reassuring.
The pups won’t be introduced to the goats until some fencing is up and they can get used to each other with a barrier between them to start with. I think everyone is going to get along just fine. It may take a little time before we’re comfortable with them all mingling though.
True to form, I forgot my camera for this big day. Ugh. But Charlotte remembered hers – bless her heart! I’ll post more pictures later. We’re all too pooped tonight. Not only from working so hard these past few days and the excitement of this wonderful day, but from all the cuteness we’ve been blessed with.
I have baby goats! Eeeeeeeeeep!
I see goats!!!! I bet you are so very happy right now! Have you even been inside since you got them? And how fun is that that Charlotte got to go with you??? And really? You forgot your camera, Penny? How could you do that???? Good job, Charlotte on getting all the pics when you went to get the little goats.
Im so sorry to hear about the third little goat, Chance…thats very sad.
Hurray!!!!! You have your goat babies! Yes, indeed, they are the cutest things on earth –until….I get mine in June. Then we’ll compare to see who’s the cutest. Maybe all four, huh?!
I’m very happy for you, Penny. Enjoy those babies and give them a hug for me.
Blessings!
Oh, they are so precious! And, I immediately noticed that you were talking about only two and not the original three. So sorry to hear about Chance. That is very sad. They seem to be settling in very well and did I mention how precious they are!?!?!?? I know you are going to have a ball watching them grow and do all things goaty. I am thrilled for you, Penny….you have goats!!!
Awwwww Penny! They are sooo cute! I know that you are so glad to finally get them home with you!
I’m glad that you had such a sweet and wonderful friend to make the trip with you.
Angie sounds awesome!
Looking forward to seeing more pics of the babies!
So happy for you!!
Frugalmom – It was so hard to leave them alone on that goat barn. They are the sweetest baby goats. I feel bad for them being taken from the herd and all alone
I know they’ll adjust – and I would sleep with them if B would pitch a fit 
Can you believe I forgot my camera???? Of course you can….. I was SO annoyed when I realized it – about 40 miles from here. Ugh. I’ll make up for it in the future though… you KNOW how annoying I am with pictures to brag on my babies around here…..
Cotton Lady – OK, I’ll hug them for you – it’ll be hard, but I’ll manage
And you’re on! Post pictures of your goat babies so I can see how cute they are…. you see you have steep competition….. but I have to see pictures of your babies!!!! And of your chickens! I’m really, really excited for you!
Lilla – I don’t think you mentioned how precious they are!
Oh, Lilla – they are SO incredibly precious. Thanks for your sweet comment. I am so sad about Chance. I wish I could have met her. 
But I do understand that things like this happen. I’m just sorry Angie and her family had to go through this after raising these babies from such a shaky start. Mirrie and Hope will be loved and cared for. And you will get sick of hearing about them in no time. 
Thank you Julie! They really are the cutest things. And I am so blessed to have Charlotte as a friend. I could never capture in words the true awesomeness of Angie and her family…. it’s been an all around great day! Love you.
Hallo liebe Penny, ich wünsche dir viel Freude mit deinen Ziegen, ich denke ich werde sie kennen lernen, und freue mich auch darauf dich zu umarmen. Siehst du liebe Penny, auch Träume können sich erfüllen wenn man sehr stark daran denkt. Ich kann dir nur sagen hab dich lieb deine elinor
Liebe Elinor, ich bin so aufgeregt, werden Sie diese Ziegen zu sehen! Sie sind so süß. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch. Nicht mehr lange! Ich sende viele Umarmungen, Küsse und viel Liebe. Penny
It was fabulous to finally meet you! I know those babies are going to have an awesomely good life at your place. You forgot to tell everyone that Hope bit you…
Ha, Angie! She sure DID bite me! And I have a sore pinkie finger to prove it! Precious little girl got carried away with the pinkie finger I let her suckle. It’s still sore, dangit! And Colby got bit too! Who knew Hope would grow those back molars so danged quickly? I feel so sad for them tonight in a new place without all the goat family they are used to. Last time I checked on them they were laying side by each. I can’t tell you how difficult it was to say goodnight and leave them alone
They’ll be just fine. It will just take a few days to adjust. Heaven knows they won’t lack in love. We’re tickled to finally have them here! XXXOOO
Congratulations Goat Mom!
So sorry to hear about Chance though.
Hip, hip Hooray!! They certainly are cuties!
Lots and lots of pictures to come, I hope. Since i can’t have goats of my own.
Ahh, they are the cutest goats in the world. Give them a kiss for me.
Great!!!! Love it all. And I’m up for what next, Still wish I got to hold a baby all the way home. LOL
I am surprised there wasn’t a picture of someone in a sleeping bag in the new goat barn! But you stayed strong. They are definitively the cutest goat babies on the planet.
So happy for you and your new family members. It will be so much fun to watch them grow.