Onions

The onions this year are gorgeous and abundant. Like all farm commodities they are worth little as in barely break even. My dad is a great farmer and knows how to grow good crops we are thankful for his generosity. This man is a such an example of work. He is older and bow legged and kind. He comes every year thankfully to irrigate for my dad. He makes sure the crops get adequate water and each row is completed. He also works in the harvest picking up the ends and pulling the few clods. I'm grateful for examples like these that I can talk to my kids about the importance of being all the way. In doing a good job no matter what the job. 

Onion harvest has really changed from the crews of people topping and bagging onions to these modern machines that top and load the onions its amazing to see large scale food production. 

I was running errands to get more stocked up and prepared for the months ahead. These girls were with me and got to spend some time with Anna in the truck she drives hauling onions. They were so excited to see what she does. Merle has been extremely disappointed that she doesn't come home at night but stays closer to her work. 

I'm so thankful for the time my kids get together. They are able to learn from and feel important from the attention of their older siblings. Work is such a lost word in our current world. It seems our society is bent on becoming obsolete in thinking and ability. I champion those who will and can do so many things and have the endurance and drive to make it all happen. We strive to instill that confidence, belief, and ability in our children. Greg is so good at making sure they are able and do get things done no matter the situation. Life on a farm is good and busy. We are blessed.