....beautiful....

This morning I was able to catch the sunrise at the house!  I have been waiting for this moment because my farmers have recently moved their beet equipment into the yard and I just knew this would be an awesome photo with the sunrise in the background!  I just wanted to share it with you!  Again, we live in a BEAUTIFUL part of our world!

Relax and have a wonderful New Year's weekend!

Oh the Wind

Wow, they were not kidding when they called for wind today!  I'd venture to say it is more than just a "light breeze."  I went over to the new Coop Main Street Market to get lunch for the crew and on my way out, the lid blew directly off my meat and cheese tray and the cheese started flying around.  It was crazy!  Anyway, the new grocery store there is very nice!  You should go check it out.

Please be careful today!  I have heard on the radio that light trailers are blowing over!  It was interesting, while talking to a farmer yesterday, he mentioned that we might have a "square day" today.  Curious, I asked what that meant.  He proceeded to tell me that when it is 50 degrees outside and the wind is blowing 50 m.p.h., that is a "square day."  Then I decided that I didn't know which would be better, the 50/50 or 30 degrees and 30 m.p.h. wind?!  Glad I don't have to choose!

~Photo taken in Illinois!~

~Home Sweet Illinois~

Home Sweet Illinois~It was wonderful!  I hope that everyone had as great a Christmas as possible!  I got in late last night and I am so thankful for the time that I got to spend with my family!  My family just keeps growing and growing!

WOW, how green it was at home!  The weather was beautiful and totally did not feel like December in Illinois. I got to run outside in only a light jacket.  Yesterday, we got a little snow/sleet just enough to make it white for my sisters birthday!  Then it melted, allowing us all to make it to the airport and return home safely.

Merry Christmas!

Please take care and have a wonderful Christmas!  See ya next week...stay tuned for more updates from Stateline Bean!

Winter Wonderland

They were right!  We woke up to a snowy winter wonderland!  It is gorgeous!  As I was driving to work, I got distracted by the Monument.  The sun was shinning on it perfectly on the freshly fallen snow.  I just kept driving towards it so that I could get a better view.  So beautiful!

I do hope that everyone travels safe and is able to get to their final destination this weekend to celebrate with friends and family!

Snowing

The snow is here earlier than expected!  It started around 7 am this morning and is coming down.  It's starting to accumulate a little bit.  We will see what tomorrow brings!

Boxcars Leaving

The sun is shining with a chill in the air.  They are calling for heavy snowfall on Wednesday night.  I hope that I can still make it to Denver on Thursday!

Cars heading out....

...the railroad came to pick up our boxcars today!

Beautiful Weekend!

The weather this weekend was, yet again, beautiful!  It's hard to believe how warm it is just one week before Christmas!  So awesome!  Hopefully everyone was able to take advantage of the excellent weather!  Wishing you well as you finish up your Christmas decorating, shopping, family organizing, baking, etc.  Don't forget to take time to stop and enjoy the true meaning of the season!

Christmas Spirit

Good Morning All!

I just wanted to take a second to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!  I know it's early, but I just had to share this photo with you of Mr. Pilot, our Board President's dog.  He has been with us all week long and it's going to be so sad when he goes back home.  We have all really enjoyed having him around!  He is such a great and quiet dog....loves "to go" anywhere in the vehicle with you.  Today, he is going with me to the post office.  :)

Day #2

Day #2=SUCCESS!  We had a more steady crowd in today!  It was alot of fun!  Thank you all for visiting!

While we were all inside visiting, the guys were working really hard outside loading boxcars.  There are 8 cars in this picture and 7 were loaded between  today and yesterday (one car was rejected).  Great work guys!  We have had beautiful weather for the past 2 days.