My Garden

So here we are knocking on June 1st, and my garden has survived. The rains of last weekend have nourished it greatly, and if I don't get to weeding soon, the weeds may overtake it. But I couldn't help but share this fun picture with you. 

I was surprised when we started seeing rabbits in the garden, because we've always had dogs in the backyard, and so the rabbits have stayed away. I had to tell Peter Rabbit to stay out of Dr. McLeod's garden, or else I might chase him around with a hoe, though I guarantee you I wouldn't dare make rabbit stew even if I did catch up to him!  My girls thougt he was adorable, and I don't think he ate too much...

Random Facts about ME

1. I am 35 years old, but try not to act my age. 

2. I chose my career path by age 5. And stuck to it. And still love it. 

3. My husband and I were married exactly 9 months after our first date. We got engaged a little over 4 months after our first date, and originally planned a later wedding, but tried to elope after everyone started agonizing over details we couldn't have cared less about...  We never regretted it.  It didn't work very well. We got married at 10 AM on a Tuesday 2 states away. The parents, grandparents, sisters, etc all showed up and we had a great time!

4.  My breakfast this morning consisted of the crumbs from about 4 boxes worth of frosted mini-wheats. My kids don't like the crumbs and evidentally I would rather have a terrible breakfast than waste some crumbs. I'm such a doofus. I know. 

5. I am hoping to have a productive day tomorrow, but am already feeling defeated by the king list of things I need to get done. Luckily it is a short week, and I'm off on Friday so I have another 3 day weekend to try to catch up. 

6.  I am tired. Going to plead with God for a while, then read if needed and hit the hay.

Holiday Weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, I have several things to reflect on.  Of course I am thankful for our service men and women that have died protecting our freedoms. Secondly, I remember some family members who are no longer here.  Finally, I am so thankful to  god for the rain he has blessed us with the last two evenings, and praying he will continue that trend in the coming days, weeks, and months. 

The drought is really getting pretty serious around here. There have been some fires recently, but my family is more affected by the lack of forage available for cattle to graze. That means fewer cattle for my husband to care for, as in checking health and husbandry care.  I also have fewer animals to care for, as in providing veterinary care. I would estimate about 2/3 to 3/4 of the cows I. The region have been sold or moved to other parts of the country.  Herds have been culled hard, and nationally cow numbers are also down. With supply down somewhat, the cattle prices are sky high ( it really has needed to catch up for a while). This has also pushed feed yards to operate a little differently to remain competitive.   There was still winter wheat grazing in the region this winter, but dryland wheat has failed to produce a crops his year. While I don't have a personal stake in "farming," I will say that living in a town with a lot of farmers, when they are having a tough year, it affects the whole town. 

The rain has meant the baby chicks moved back into the garage for a day or two, and Polly has gotten a "bath" for the first time. It also means my garden has gotten a good drink of rainwater.  I think a little rainwater can do more than a lot of water from the faucet. So I hope you enjoy your weekend, spend a little time reflecting and relaxing.