Bulldozing is finally finished!  There is still so much more land that needs to be cleared, but that will have to wait until a future date, perhaps next summer.  For now, we have more than enough land cleared for our cows to have plenty of healthy grass to enjoy.  We had a number of mechanical problems--went through two rented bulldozers, five (five!) hydraulic hoses, two truck tailgates (ask Will about that), and a few ATV problems.  Soon we will disc the land and begin planting grass seed.  I'm excited about finally seeing a pasture full of lush, green grass bordered by Flagon Creek, which is absolutely beautiful, as well.  The creek has a number of spots that just scream for a rope swing.  If only there was no possibility of snakes!

We've had a few recent health problems in the Butterfield family.  Will had his gallbladder removed, Laney was hospitalized for strep, and Grandma Ardena had a procedure to help with nerve pains.  Butterfields are resilient, though, and we have quite a network of family and friends to help during hard times.  There has been no shortage of shoulders on which to lean.  I'm so thankful to be a part of this tightly knit family!

Bethany