Sorry....

Okay, it has been over a month... I guess I should update y'all on the goings on.

The seasons are turning rapidly now. I woke up this morning to a frosty December sparkle, and the first really cold day of the season. Penny was not too terribly thrilled about the cold grass, but I think she's getting used to it. It is her first winter though - I'll give her a little adjustment time.

The clover is coming in nicely on the farmland. I'm still working on the trellis system and figuring out how everything is going to work together. Should be a great though. The deer are actually being considerate too! There's plenty to eat out there, and they're not encroaching too much on our land. Don't get me wrong, they are definitely out there in full force... walking and strolling and chasing things... but they aren't eating too much - and that's my main concern right now.

Thanksgiving was great this year. Good times with the in-laws, and good times with my parents. We're lucky to have both families so close. I'm looking forward to Christmas too. Again: nice to have families so close. J&I have a nice tradition though: Christmas Eve with his folks, Christmas morning with just the two of us (4 if you count our spoiled dogs), and Christmas evening with my folks. It has worked for us for a while now: I think it'll stick.

But what I'm REALLY looking forward to is December 11th. The next 10 days are going to be NUTTERS busy, and the 11th brings an abrupt halt to the action. It'll be nice to just focus on family, work, and rest for 3 weeks...

I think that about wraps it up for now. I'll be back soon, I hope :-)