Its a new DECADE!!!
New Years Eve marked the end of a great decade in our family.
Ten years as a farm FAMILY.
from this
and this
to THIS
An awesome Grandma was created
celebrating her 60th with newborn Sarah and
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| JoJos always loved the pool and been a fun Grandma |
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| JoJo learning she's having a grandson (Jack) - so I couldn't travel to a family reunion. |
and rang in her 70th as a Grandma to another grandson, Aden!
Yesterday we celebrated JoJo's 70th
and Sarah's 10th
and Sarah's 10th
I can honestly say that it's been
one of the hardest
one of the hardest
and certainly THE BEST
decade of my life.
If you'd told me 15 years ago what my life was to become
I'd never have believed it.
Giving up life as I'd known it.
Among other things, friends n clients, my business training advanced level riders, owning a "boutique barn" on 10 acres, minutes from the hunt club n highway, with a custom built home and indoor arena.
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| Even at my old farm (different dogs) improvements were made by this builder/farmer |
To move to a gorgeous part of Maryland I didn't even know existed
with a
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| weren't we babies ourselves in 2002?! |
and have a baby in my late thirties and another at 40!
Buying an abandoned 200 year old shell of a farm
on 115 overgrown acres.
Which led to...
Improving the buildings
and house first.
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| It almost looked better in 1965- it had an intact roof, unlike when we bought it! |
Which led to...
Improving the buildings
and house first.
Then, gathering my own eggs.
Milking my own goats.
Making my own hay.
Driving big tractors and equipment.
Driving big tractors and equipment.
Planting an orchard
and large vegetable gardens.
and large vegetable gardens.
Eating homegrown chicken, rabbit or venison.
Watching my Builder/Farmer husband produce great things
while teaching his kids.
Riding with him in his assorted truckS, tractorS, bobcatS, motorcycleS
or quieter(!) carriageS w/ClydesdaleS!
while teaching his kids.
Riding with him in his assorted truckS, tractorS, bobcatS, motorcycleS
or quieter(!) carriageS w/ClydesdaleS!
Going to hunter shows with lotsa littles,
and generally having many unexpected adventures!
Possibly the best is still just
Possibly the best is still just
RIDING through my FARM FIELDS with my FAMILY
I've learned many valuable lessons.
One of the most important being...
I've even taken to trying to teach others and host farm tours.
I never dreamed I could be so blessed.
or tired
I'd bet my amazing Mother is surprised
at all she's done too!
at all she's done too!
Can't wait to see the next ten years!
Wishing you ALL many happy surprises in 2014!
5 comments:
You had a very rich decade! What a beautiful, creative and hard working family. May 2014 be a year full of good health and happiness.
What great pictures...especially the last one. Happy Birthday Sarah!
What a post!!! That IS a LOT of change for 10 short years!! You're an amazing woman rich in blessings! Xoxo
Looks like a blessed life. Love the family picture all on horses dressed up. That's my dream picture, well, maybe with western attire.
How I loved this post! It's funny how life had such a great plan for us. And I love the picture with all the littles. Pony shows and low key shows build horsemanship and character. A circuit shows do not. Keep up the care and love of that wonderful family.
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