Spring Plowin'

Spring 2010 has treated us extremely well in the Midwest. Temperatures unseasonable and allowing us to be ahead of schedule with field work. Music to my hubby's ears. The Jersey kids could NOT wait until the school bell rang and they could ride along with their father in the tractor.
They enjoyed blue skies, chirping birds, fertile soil...and oh yea, a baby bunny that nearly ran over. Thankfully, Scott stopped before he ran over the lil' bunny. So, now we are nursing an orphan bunny back to health and of course, this bunnies name is Peter.

Some Bunny

An Easter gift arrived in a box with a baby bunny inside. The Jersey kids couldn't be more excited. Scott found an old bunny cage that he had when he was a kid and fixed it up for the kids. Now, when they get home from school...and before breakfast in the morning...one of the chores is to feed, water and clean the cage. They do pretty good, esp. Tyler! They love to play with the bunny, which they named Dorothy. She is sweet and patient and a nice addition to our Jersey family.

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Debut of spring weather

Jersey kids are super excited with the debut of spring in the Midwest and being able to spend extra time outside and at the farm. This week Cassie is studying "All about Farm" at pre-school, and by no surprise, she is leading the pack. They talked about cows, and it had a Jersey in it, and she informed the group these were the same cows her dad milks and they use their milk for dairy goodies such as cheese and ice-cream!

...and the count down is onto spring field work and who gets to ride with who! Its fun listening to the kids talk and get excited about the whole farming process! After all, they are true Jersey farm kids!

Spring Play Date

Love spring weather & playin' with good friends outside.

Makes for fun-filled days, pure of love and giggles...and...oh, do we sleep so good at night.

Grandpa Bob turns the big 7-0!

Happy birthday to a man that I have always admired and looked up to. We made our way west, yes, traveling over 2,000 miles for the big surprise birthday bash.
And grandpa Bob was indeed surprised. The party united family, including his five daughters, 15 grandchildren; friends, retired dairy farmers and neighbors. It was a day filled with love, laughter and great food.

The Jersey kids had a great time! Had "sleep overs" at their cousins house and just really enjoyed being kids and enjoying the beautiful Oregon weather.