The pecan harvest started in October and we finally finished the final variety on the Monday before Christmas. This year’s crop was a record breaker for us in terms of yield. We continue to thank God for the bountiful crop and the exceptional price (guess we should thank China, too). When the orchard was being used as a demonstration orchard for the USDA, we had several men help us during harvest, but this year, it was basically just the two of us. We are exhausted!
In fact, we were in the orchard at the time our newest grand baby was born in Denver on November 8. It was hard not being able to be there. But, we made it up there when she was a week old and got to spend a week with Annie Jane Phillips and parents Jeremy and Annie. Lets just say she is a doll and is as precious as can be. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. It was difficult to leave them in Colorado, but we knew we would see them in five weeks. But, Beverly cried until we got back into Texas!!
Christmas at the Phillips household was a blast with everyone excited about having a new baby to pass around. It was difficult at times to get your hands on her. Too many other aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, grand and great grand parents!! We were very blessed to be together this year and pray that everyone will have a great 2011 until the season comes around again.
