Spring

I love spring.
I love when my tulips pop open and the blossoms on the apricot tree start to open up.
I came home yesterday... the lawn was freshly mowed, the flowers were open - enjoying the sunshine, the colors were amazing! I felt so much love and gratitude as I sat in my pickup staring at my home.
Mason & I played outside for a while... then loaded up and headed to the vet. with Ian. I know that we have to be one of there best customers - not such a good thing - but thankful for each of them and the great friends they have been during the past few years.
Mason helped herd the bulls into the pen at the vet. with his own sorting stick and then played in the fenced area in the back for a good hour. I told Ian that I needed a small, fenced area like that at our house... it would probably save us a lot of money in the end... and I KNOW there wouldn't be as many trips to the Emergency Room.
Life is busy. The house is picked-up, but not "clean." I have the tax info sent to the accountant (nothing like waiting until the last minute). The calves are growing. The wheat is beautiful. The day to day chores are still there... what would life be like without them? The water is on. The grass is getting taller by the day. It's spring.

Mason & I are headed to my parents for the weekend.
Ian is A-Iing the registered cows and hauling pairs to spring pasture. (YAH!)
I wish we could all be together... but life just doesn't always work the way I think it should most of the time... and rather than be bitter - I've chosen to smile, look up, understand - even when I really don't, and be thankful.

It's Easter!!
Jesus came into this world before we were living in it;
He gave His life before we had ever committed a sin...
If He did that much for us before we were born,
Think of all He desires to bless us with now that we are here!
~ Roy Lessin ~
May your Easter be a time of fully enjoying His gift,
His blessings and His love for you!

Happy Birthday sweet Leslie - We love you!!