Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A New Chapter

The recession hit home a lil' too close for comfort last week--as I was let go from Swiss Valley Farms. The last seven years have treated me well in my professional work world. I got to see a lot of the Midwest farmlands, met a lot of good, wholesome farmers, took a lot of pictures of both and had the fine opportunity through journaling and photography to tell their stories. I feel blessed for that great opportunity. Many of those farmers became good friends of mine. I'm thankful for that. In the industry world, I was just as fortunate to have made some really good friends--that will last longer than my career at Swiss Valley did.
Now onto the next chapter. Although I don't know what it brings, I really don't fear whats next--I embrace it. For now, I get the grand opportunity to spend more quality time with my children and I really feel this a true blessing. This summer we will play together, sharpen our pre-school and kindergarten skills and break our show calves to lead. We will get to work aside Scott, which is an opportunity that will mold us as a family.
For those individuals that I won't see on a daily, weekly, monthly basis or even as often as I would like, do keep in touch. I'll try to keep the jersey kids blog updated as much as possible.
xoxo!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Blessings

I love Easter. The true meaning of it. We have a great life! We are VERY blessed and its on days like this my heart swells. We had the Bohnert family over for dinner and enjoyed the day together. Too bad the youngest member of the household didn't feel the best, but Tyler was full of smiles and giggles. He, along with his aunt and uncles, hid Easter eggs and played games. I caught him a few times 'sneeking' candy, but I had to chuckle because I did it when I was his age, he snuck like two jelly beans, so no biggie. Tyler got to help grandpa Jim haul some dirt this afternoon, and the two Bohnert men gleamed with smiles and very much enjoyed one another's company. I had to hear all evening long, "grandpa said this and grandpa did that". Tyler loves his grandpa; and Mr. Jim Bohnert swells with pride and love for his grandchildren.
The days seem to go too quickly and as the sun stays out longer, the days seem shorter. That makes NO SENSE, but it is very much true. Its pushing 10p.m. and I'm still awaiting the arrival of my husband to make it in for the evening.

Sure hope Easter blessings spread across this great nation.
xoxo!
Cassie looks up to her BIG brother.
Gosh, Tyler really has grown (both physically & maturity)
Altho, he is still a jokster at heart; sportin' a delvish grin.
Cassie is all prettied up for Easter Sunday.
...and LOVED that she got to take the Barbie jeep for a quick ride solo.