Sunset in Key West, FL
Baby Gators
Gater wrangling at a gator farm in Homestead, FL
Playing in the sand, Cocoa BeachWhile we have been enjoying an extremely uneventful and warm winter, we did decide to take the boys to Florida to visit the FL Vinjes and revisit our old stomping ground at Conch Key Cottages.
Our 12 day trip was filled with adventure....as we were able to visit the Mike Vinje family, NASA, a gator farm, Key West, and Cocoa Beach.
We ate lots of great seafood, drank a few margaritas and really enjoyed a break from snowy North Dakota.
We were delighted upon returning home to find the 8 inches of snow that was on the ground was gone...not a speck in sight.
Apparently while we were soaking up the sun in FL, North Dakotans were enjoying some record breaking weather, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s which was about 20 to 25 degrees above normal.
Currently as I write this blog entry temps are about 15 degrees above normal and we are expecting temps to remain in the 50s and 60s this week.
Last week we saw at least one farmer out planting what looked like either wheat or barley.
Now, it is not unheard of to plant this early but the threat of frost reminds us all that it is only the beginning of April.
Work around the yard began last week and Nick is planning on hitting the field possibly by the end of this week or the beginning of next week.
The plan at this point is to get all the wheat and barley in the ground and then have a short break before planting soybeans and corn.
The boys already planted a small crop of barley, peas, coybeans, goards, and sunflowers...the barley is doing wonderfuly in its cup on the kitchen table...in front of a window!
We are looking forward to a promising spring and as soon as the wheels start rolling, I'll be out capturing our adventures to share with you!
From the Vinje Farm-
Heather V.
