Alex was the best dog in the world. He went to work with Aunt Mel everyday.

Early one morning Aunt Mel was feeding the horses. Just as she finished putting grain in the last feed tub, the trees began to shake and there was a loud prehistoric “BRAWK!” The horses spooked nearly running over Aunt Mel. We spun toward the tree to see if Godzilla was stomping

The squirrels have over run Aunt Mel's farm!

Beatrice was one of Aunt Mel's Animals. A beautiful tabby cat who ruled the farm with a firm stare and a whipping tail.

The writer spider leaves messages in the center of her web each night. Beware should you name appear! from Aunt Mel's Animals by illustrator Melanie Eberhardt

Aunt Mel's Animals - Lucky. Lucky goes to obedience class and flunks. Sit Lucky!

Snapping turtle lays eggs at Aunt Mel's farm. Illustration by artist, Melanie Eberhardt

Aunt Mel's Animals - hummingbirds aggresive at the feeder. story and art by artist melanie eberhardt

For the past four or five years a brown wren has nested in Aunt Mel’s garage. Her nest is located inside a silver metal bucket hanging on a hook near the garage door. The wren flies in and out of the garage with twigs and hay building the perfect nest for her babies. Once the

Bucks at Aunt Mel's Farm. Illustrations by artist, Melanie Eberhardt. Santa's Reindeer pay an early visit with only half the team.