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Spring in May

Spring brings green grass, fertile fields, and warmer sunshine. I love this time of year. The boys get busier and have more jobs and involvement on the farm. There is always a semi or vehicle to was and a yard to mow. There is field work to be done as well, tillage, fertilizer spreading, and planting. If I want to see my husband or my kids during the day, I usually climb up in a cab and make a few rounds. Some days I only see Mark coming and going on the road. He hits the pillow late after I am in bed and rises when the sun is coming up long before I get up.  This week we started in the field Tuesday after lunch, and in 3 days we planted 1,000 acres of beans and finished!! We started on corn and in one day planted 500 acres. The planter starts rolling early in the morning at 7 and goes until 9 or 10. The crew takes shifts with the Salford and runs long hours. Tuesday we finished planting at the Dayton farm just in time for the rain to come in. Wednesday we were too wet to be in the field. Thursday, May 19 Mark and the crew finished planting!! 










Spring is also my favorite to go for a horse ride out in the hay pasture. Roany is a great horse for a relaxing ride. Luke had a 4h meeting Thursday and he rode Tex. He told me he wishes they had meetings all year long. This is coming from a boy that never wants to ride. I guess he likes to ride when there are other people to ride with. 



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