We are enjoying the summer, thus the lack of blog posts. We have been swimming, swinging, biking, and currently the kids are out watching the crop dusters basically dive bomb our field across the road. We're having quite a time.We are also enjoying the typical summer favorites as far as food goes. ... Read More about What’s the Beef on Our Beef?
Gritting through June
When I was a teacher, June was full of promise. That first sweet month of summer provided time for reorganizing closets, training for summer races, reading books that I actually enjoy, and SLEEPING! As a mother, the month of June is similar in its promise: days are spent outdoors, meals are ... Read More about Gritting through June
The Electric Fence Fried My Fridge
Seriously.This is not a cutesy play on words. The electric fence seriously fried my fridge. We have been experiencing a lot of rain as of late. I'm not talking sweet little showers that settle the dust on our road. I'm talking gully washers complete with lightning and thunder that then leave wet ... Read More about The Electric Fence Fried My Fridge
Weathering the Storm
In my short time as a farm wife, I have spent a lot of time worrying, watching, and wondering about the weather. Cooperative weather means a happy husband, preschool tuition for the girls, and the possibility of a trip to the Gap once in a while. However, when the weather becomes less of a threat to ... Read More about Weathering the Storm
Flashback
We are coming up on Amelia's first birthday. The invitations have been sent out, RSVPs have been coming in, menu has been planned, and the crop work is even finished, so all the farmers can attend! Happy day! However, we cannot pass by this date without thinking about what was going on last year at ... Read More about Flashback