Thankful

It Was Opening Day of Deer Season in 1981.

Forty-Five Years and Still Counting Our Blessings

There's something about this time of year. The air cools off, the days get shorter, and Thanksgiving reminds us to stop, look around, and count our blessings.

This past weekend, Tim and I celebrated 45 years of marriage. And wouldn't you know it, our anniversary fell on the opening day of deer season, just like our wedding day did back in 1981.

I was 18 and Tim was 22. We got engaged in January, and the next day we called our pastor to gather wedding date options. Then we called the venue, the caterer, the band, and the cake decorator to see which date worked alongside the church dates.

Lo and behold, one date was open for all concerned, so we picked November 7, partly because it was my Grandpa Behrens' birthday, and it was Tim's Aunt Alma Weise's birthday, too, making that day extra special.

Little did we know that day was available because no one else wanted to book the opening day of deer season.

You'd think the deer hunters might have stayed in the woods that day. But no! There were 1,081 people at the Giddings Sons of Hermann Hall to celebrate with us.

Forty-five years later, we've built a family, a farm, and a life together, and we still thank God for every one of those years.

Back in August, Whitney and Dustin celebrated 17 years of marriage, and this week, Zach and Brooke are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary.

We are Thankful for the Rain

When you raise cattle, rain is never just weather. It's grass, full tanks, and peace of mind. This fall, God blessed us with several nice rain showers, and our pastures are looking good as we head into winter. After so many dry spells over the years, we never take a good rain for granted.

We are Thankful for our Family

Our family is all nearby, and that's a blessing we treasure. This fall, we traveled to watch softball, baseball, volleyball, football, and cross country. Now those seasons have come to an end, and we are in the off-season. But in January, travel volleyball starts up, and this time Emmy and Jolee will be playing together. We are so excited about it.

We are Thankful for You

None of this would be possible without you. Every time you buy a steak, join The Meat Club, or reserve a half-calf, you're supporting a small family farm. And every time you read our stories, share an email or post with your family and friends, or tell someone about us, you help us grow.

We are truly grateful for each and every one of you. And because we are, we’re already planning ahead for Christmas.

It's Not Too Early to Start Planning Ahead for Christmas

We just received our very first Christmas order of the season, and that is so exciting! Every year, we sell out before Christmas, even when we double or triple the Wagyu beef we stock. And if you're wondering what to give the people who mean the most to you, a gift of Wagyu beef is one they'll savor and remember long after Christmas is over.

Here's the good news. Our Wagyu beef keeps beautifully in the freezer for a year or more. So there's no need to wait. Order now, tuck it away in your freezer, and it will be ready and waiting as a wonderful gift when Christmas comes.

We are fully stocked, but we haven’t added it to our online store yet, so you get the first pick. Just call or text us at (979) 540-7164 and let us know what you’d like.

Gather with your family. Make memories. Cherish the moments.

From our family to yours, we wish you all the best.