It's our youngest daughter's second birthday today, and just two short years ago we were in a truly frustrating portion of our brief time as farmers. June 10, 2009 was the culmination of a truly bizarre and utterly unpredictable spring season for us, punctuated by the birth of Amelia.Like an ... Read More about Cowboy Boots and Cake
Excitement and Exhaustion
My hair stylist asked me if Joe ever didn’t have a busy time. I had to think about it. After pausing for a moment, my question was answered by Anna.“Birthdays,” she said, with great confidence.She’s right. There isn’t a definite time that Joe isn’t busy with something. Right now, there’s hay being ... Read More about Excitement and Exhaustion
Memories of Memorial Day
Okay, so I'm a week late, but between a newborn, a nearly two year old, two very busy older children, and NO INTERNET for the past few days, I need some grace.Anyway, life on the farm is at a bit of a frustrating stand still, as the heat, humidity and rain are great for the corn crop, but ... Read More about Memories of Memorial Day
Farmer Joe Goes to Kindergarten
My husband was a high school agriculture teacher, and and an FFA sponsor. He then became a state supervisor, helping agriculture teachers in his territory be better educators. His next endeavor was to work for a national agriculture education consulting company, working with state departments of ... Read More about Farmer Joe Goes to Kindergarten
Mission Accomplished!
Well...He's HERE!! Jackson Richard (Jack) made his arrival on Thursday, appropriately on the day we were finishing up planting beans! We're all excited, exhausted, and envisioning him in his little coveralls, helping with chores in just a few short years!Thanks for bearing with me during these nine ... Read More about Mission Accomplished!