Farmer's Perspective

 

Farmers talk about the weather a lot.

That's an understatement.

It's a topic of conversation everyday.

As we watched the ponds get lower and lower in late

March and early April, we were concerned 

about drought and the impact that has on our farm.

While the local weather men and women talked about

the sunny, pleasant weekends, we were hoping for rain.

We definitely have a different perspective when

 it comes to the weather.

Just when we were feeling depressed about no rain,

it started to rain!  

The pastures went from short blades of grass to

thick green pastures  with buttercup weed.

Although you don't want to see weeds in the pastures,

I am thankful for the grass that the rain has provided 

and ponds that are in better shape as we get closer to

summer time temperatures and dry weather.

While weather is a prominent topic of discussion,

there are always fun topics to share with our family,

like the eclipse experience of a 5 year old,

                                              who can blow out birthday candles the fastest,

                                                                                     and

                                          the beauty provided by the long awaited spring rains.

Thankful Thursday

Spring is happening!

Welcoming new babies to the herd is definitely a sign of spring

down on the farm.

We're checking the pastures at least twice daily for any new arrivals 

and making sure we are available to assist in delivery if necessary.

As you can see, this mama was not too sure about us circling

 around for a picture!

Birthdays  on the farm are always special.

Thank goodness for the extra help in blowing out 

the candles when you are celebrating the 93rd birthday 

for my Mother!

 

I love all the seasons on the farm, but I'm thankful for all the beauty

and the joy we experience in the spring!

 

                                                                    Happy Spring!