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Friday, February 19, 2016
Friday, February 12, 2016
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 19
So last weekend it decided to rain - yep you read that correctly. Legit rain showers the beginning of February, it is not something you see very often in North Dakota. This in turn made my front yard a skating rink and downright nasty!! So that brings us to Monday when I fell flat on my ass taking Ember out in the morning. Great way to start off the work week.
I have been so busy off the farm this week and Steve and I keep missing each other in passing with everything going on ... so I'm not too sure what has been going on farm-wise.
He did inform me we are up to 52 babies, and I know there have been some cows sold this week. Other than that, I'm clueless.
I hope you have had a good week - I'm looking forward to celebrating Steve's birthday this weekend and having Monday off for Presidents' Day!!
I have been so busy off the farm this week and Steve and I keep missing each other in passing with everything going on ... so I'm not too sure what has been going on farm-wise.
He did inform me we are up to 52 babies, and I know there have been some cows sold this week. Other than that, I'm clueless.
I hope you have had a good week - I'm looking forward to celebrating Steve's birthday this weekend and having Monday off for Presidents' Day!!
Friday, February 5, 2016
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 18
Welcome to From the Farm Friday - now I hate to just come on here for shop talk ... but the weather had been so beautiful and it really felt like spring {and smelt like it too, aka the smell of thawing cow poop} and I say had because up until the illusive groundhog day it was lovely. Now, ever since it has been cold and snowy, but on the bright side Ember isn't a muddy mess anymore!!
Last week Steve and I went to the marketing day put on by the company I work for and it was super informative, however not too cheery. Farming, as one speaker put it, is coming out of the golden age. And in plain and simple terms, it will not be as profitable as it has been. Will this year make or break a lot of farming operations, in my personal opinion - yes I think it will. We as producers have been spoiled in this 'golden age' and in these years to come we will start to see more of the risk side associated with farming; the side of farming that generations before us managed to persevere through. I hope the smallest of farms, and the most clueless of marketers can come away from this 'ugly' year+ of farming unscathed; but if history even slightly repeats itself there will be some people who have no choice but to find work off of the farm. And. That. Sucks. Because these are the people who are helping feed the world, and the world is not getting any smaller!!
On a brighter note, we are not leaving the farm any time soon so you get to hear all about life here in our 4th generation farm house!!
The farm is bustling with little babies. These little creatures amaze me at how fast they grow; nursing and then walking within minutes - they are pretty astounding!! Right now we are up to 44 babies and counting.
I hope you have a lovely weekend and I will see you all next week!
Is there anything you would like to see in From The Farm Friday? Any burning questions about life here on the farm? Let me know in the comments below
Last week Steve and I went to the marketing day put on by the company I work for and it was super informative, however not too cheery. Farming, as one speaker put it, is coming out of the golden age. And in plain and simple terms, it will not be as profitable as it has been. Will this year make or break a lot of farming operations, in my personal opinion - yes I think it will. We as producers have been spoiled in this 'golden age' and in these years to come we will start to see more of the risk side associated with farming; the side of farming that generations before us managed to persevere through. I hope the smallest of farms, and the most clueless of marketers can come away from this 'ugly' year+ of farming unscathed; but if history even slightly repeats itself there will be some people who have no choice but to find work off of the farm. And. That. Sucks. Because these are the people who are helping feed the world, and the world is not getting any smaller!!
On a brighter note, we are not leaving the farm any time soon so you get to hear all about life here in our 4th generation farm house!!
The farm is bustling with little babies. These little creatures amaze me at how fast they grow; nursing and then walking within minutes - they are pretty astounding!! Right now we are up to 44 babies and counting.
I hope you have a lovely weekend and I will see you all next week!
Is there anything you would like to see in From The Farm Friday? Any burning questions about life here on the farm? Let me know in the comments below
Friday, January 29, 2016
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 17
I had some really good content for this weeks From the Farm but then life happened and sitting at my computer after work last night did not happen. And I could have sat up until 1-2am writing however I am really trying to create better sleeping habits and forgo my night owl mentality. {also I needed to catch up on downton so don't judge}
Let's just say since last weeks one baby calf we have added 15+. I can't keep up because they just keep coming!! We are quite a ways away from our hopeful ending total of 200+ but this is a wonderful start.
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Next week you will get double the info and tons of baby calf photos - promise!!
Follow along on Instagram for daily updates on life and farm activities
Next week you will get double the info and tons of baby calf photos - promise!!
Friday, January 22, 2016
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 16
With Monday off from work that week seemed to fly by - and of course seemed more hectic because we lost a day!
Steve attended a few planting and marketing meetings this week; Winter is the time for seminars because most farmers have down time especially if they don't raise livestock.
We do raise livestock, purebred Black Angus cattle to be specific and this past Wednesday we had our first baby - a little heifer calf and she is doing great!!
This weekend we will be enjoying a little heat wave of 20+ weather and I can't wait!!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend wherever you may be!
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Steve attended a few planting and marketing meetings this week; Winter is the time for seminars because most farmers have down time especially if they don't raise livestock.
We do raise livestock, purebred Black Angus cattle to be specific and this past Wednesday we had our first baby - a little heifer calf and she is doing great!!
This weekend we will be enjoying a little heat wave of 20+ weather and I can't wait!!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend wherever you may be!
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Friday, January 15, 2016
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 15
Welcome back to From the Farm Friday, a weekly linkup giving a recap of what has been going on around the farm.
If you follow along on Instagram you saw in December we brought all the cows home from pasture and now we are getting ready for the babies to start hitting the ground.
On Sunday the guys had to pull a stillborn babe, praying that is our only casualty of 2016!!
While we have been really fortunate on a mild winter with snowfall & with temps this past week it was -15 a few days and up to -20 with the wind chill. Hopefully that is the coldest we get and Spring is closer than we think.
Until then we will snuggle by the fire and wear our long underwear!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend - my mom and I are off to help my baby sister find A WEDDING DRESS!!!
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If you follow along on Instagram you saw in December we brought all the cows home from pasture and now we are getting ready for the babies to start hitting the ground.
On Sunday the guys had to pull a stillborn babe, praying that is our only casualty of 2016!!
While we have been really fortunate on a mild winter with snowfall & with temps this past week it was -15 a few days and up to -20 with the wind chill. Hopefully that is the coldest we get and Spring is closer than we think.
Until then we will snuggle by the fire and wear our long underwear!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend - my mom and I are off to help my baby sister find A WEDDING DRESS!!!
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Grateful Heart : Christmas Edition
I am not sure how it is the week of Christmas - I feel like advent was just upon us and now the most joyous time of the year is knocking at the back door.
This past weekend we finally got our home all decorated, we are ready for it to be filled with laughter and love. We also had a test run with our Christmas meal and our family is in for a treat and full bellies.
This year for Advent I had full intentions of keeping up with a devotional every day and I failed miserably!! I got to about day four and then it just wasn't something I made time for - sad, because that is the reason for this amazing season and I can't even make time for it! {Yes, I understand I can catch up now but it isn't the same as actually making time for it every day leading up to the celebration of The Birth}
Does that happen to anyone else? You have every good intention of reading the Bible every day or doing a devotional and in the beginning you start out strong and determined but then, you lose steam halfway through {however you probably make it past day 4} and you just stop all together. It makes me realize how Human we are and how we needed someone like Jesus to be born to save us, to keep us on track, to follow… someone who didn't lose steam and always stayed on the destined path.
I hope this Christmas Season you remember why we celebrate, remember what the hustle and bustle is REALLY for and even if you stray remember that Jesus is there for you, waiting to help you get back on that destined path.
Follow along on Instagram with all the Christmas Cheer >> @mrslaurabeth
This past weekend we finally got our home all decorated, we are ready for it to be filled with laughter and love. We also had a test run with our Christmas meal and our family is in for a treat and full bellies.
This year for Advent I had full intentions of keeping up with a devotional every day and I failed miserably!! I got to about day four and then it just wasn't something I made time for - sad, because that is the reason for this amazing season and I can't even make time for it! {Yes, I understand I can catch up now but it isn't the same as actually making time for it every day leading up to the celebration of The Birth}
Does that happen to anyone else? You have every good intention of reading the Bible every day or doing a devotional and in the beginning you start out strong and determined but then, you lose steam halfway through {however you probably make it past day 4} and you just stop all together. It makes me realize how Human we are and how we needed someone like Jesus to be born to save us, to keep us on track, to follow… someone who didn't lose steam and always stayed on the destined path.
I hope this Christmas Season you remember why we celebrate, remember what the hustle and bustle is REALLY for and even if you stray remember that Jesus is there for you, waiting to help you get back on that destined path.
He was sent here to save us, so this Christmas:
:remember Him
:thank Him
:praise Him
:REJOICE in Him!!
Follow along on Instagram with all the Christmas Cheer >> @mrslaurabeth
Monday, November 23, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 14
My computer and I were fighting last night so I didn't get a post written but in all honesty the farm has been pretty quiet - except for some calves getting out this week!!
Here are some posts that I enjoyed this week:
Ashten on Starting Over
Amber on "You Are Welcome"
Erin on Living Thoughtfully
I have been an editing fool this week and my computer was telling me it wasn't havin' it last night - one of my worst fears is my computer crashing so I just left it alone not wanting to piss it off haha Here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoots I was editing!!
Hope ya'll have a wonderful weekend - I have my last photo sessions of the year and I'm excited to be done with that part time job for the winter!!
Here are some posts that I enjoyed this week:
Ashten on Starting Over
Amber on "You Are Welcome"
Erin on Living Thoughtfully
I have been an editing fool this week and my computer was telling me it wasn't havin' it last night - one of my worst fears is my computer crashing so I just left it alone not wanting to piss it off haha Here are a few of my favorite photos from the shoots I was editing!!
Hope ya'll have a wonderful weekend - I have my last photo sessions of the year and I'm excited to be done with that part time job for the winter!!
Friday, November 13, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Oh Hey Thursday
This is my Thursday edition of 5 for Friday since I will have From the Farm Friday tomorrow.
Here are 5 things that are on my mind, with some lovely images that really have nothing to do with this post!!
1:: I need less screen time in my life - seriously my eyes hurt from looking at a computer screen all day at work and then coming home and sitting on my computer and/or watching TV
2:: I get stressed thinking about the first one so I think a bubble bath and a good old fashioned hard cover book is calling my name - oh what the heck throw in a glass of wine
3:: I am getting excited for the Holidays and need to get our Christmas cards ordered
4:: I need to write so many blog posts - like a FULL Norway recap, and about my sister getting engaged, and one about our NY trip and meeting Casey…
5:: My best friends baby shower is this weekend and I can't wait
…insert random photos from last weekend…
Here are 5 things that are on my mind, with some lovely images that really have nothing to do with this post!!
1:: I need less screen time in my life - seriously my eyes hurt from looking at a computer screen all day at work and then coming home and sitting on my computer and/or watching TV
2:: I get stressed thinking about the first one so I think a bubble bath and a good old fashioned hard cover book is calling my name - oh what the heck throw in a glass of wine
3:: I am getting excited for the Holidays and need to get our Christmas cards ordered
4:: I need to write so many blog posts - like a FULL Norway recap, and about my sister getting engaged, and one about our NY trip and meeting Casey…
5:: My best friends baby shower is this weekend and I can't wait
…insert random photos from last weekend…
Friday, November 6, 2015
From The Farm Friday : n u m b e r 12
I felt like I was hardly at the farm this week even though I live there & was home every night - funny how that happens!!
The follow things filled Steven's days at the farm this week:
Fencing
Burning Sloughs
Book Work
Feeding Cattle
… and other random crap that I'm sure he didn't tell me about haha
One downfall of working off the farm is I don't know much about what goes on unless Steve tells me!
I hope you all have a great weekend.
I am meeting up with some high school friends who are visiting from Alaska. Saturday we have a wedding to go to and I foresee Sunday as a lazy couch day, which I'm totally okay with!!
What do you have planned for the weekend??
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