The Talens' Tales

Yesterday was Joash's Pre-K graduation. Looking back, it is pretty impressive what going to school two mornings a week, and growing one year old has done to my little guy. At this program he said his line well (and a few other funny things in the microphone). He sang and did actions to the songs. While he is still my shy and timid little guy, he has become much more brave and that has been great to see. Here he is getting his certificate and gift from his teachers.  "This string stuff really tickles my nose, mom."  Joash and his wonderful teachers. We were so bless to have two Godly women teaching our child.

We had a great Father's Day together with most of the Talen family present. Wilbert's brother and sister-in-law are back from Uganda, and Wilbert's sister came home for weekend as well. We we just missing Emil and Karisa, but hopefully we will be able to see them later on in the summer. Joash had a nice gift from Pre-K for his dad. They filled out this information sheet.  It was pretty accurate, really and we were happy to see his super hero was Jesus. :) Joash also coloured on a key chain and Wilbert has already found a use for it. We are thankful to be the parents of our great kids!

Summer is slowly coming. I am still in long sleeves today. It is always around this time of year that I have remind myself that it doesn't really stay warm until July. And then for two wonderful months, we have summer! But we still enjoying being outside without all the snow. Mataya likes to wear her brothers hat and cover herself in sand in the sandbox.  She also enjoys colouring by the window.  And I really enjoy this, when they play or look at books so nicely together.

It's time for Will to forge his own path. But the force that drives him to greatness could also destroy him--and his family. As the firstborn son of an old and powerful family, William Jennings Worthington VI knows what it's like to be under pressure. Groomed from birth with the relentless message that he was destined for greatness, Will has always pushed himself to succeed--nearly as much as his never-satisfied financial tycoon father pushes him. Becoming CEO of the world's largest and most adventuresome oil company seems the next logical step on the success ladder. But when circumstances turn, Will finds himself staring down a road that leads to Capitol Hill. Can he trade the board room for the Senate floor? Or will family secrets keep him from his destiny? A Perfect Ambition by Dr. Kevin Leman and Jeff Nesbit was an interesting book, but not one of my most favourite that I have read lately. I think that there was too much politics and business and not enough action fo...

Things are certainly starting grow, including the silage fields. The field closest to the house always had a nice crop of dandelions. And my kids enjoy picking them. I have had the first of many dandelion bouquets already, so it is a good thing there are lots!

Just over a month ago, we had our final snow fall that gave us enough snow to break the record for the most snow fall in one winter.  This week, we had warm enough temperatures to set a new record high for one of those days. The leaves are out on the trees and everything has tuned green again. The tulips and daffodils are in bloom. We are pretty excited about the nice, warm weather we have been having. Here the kids are standing on what is left of the pile . There is a tiny bit of snow under their feet. We are looking forward to a great summer!

This spring has been filled with lots of "new to us" things on the farm. 1) Zero-turn lawn mower. I am pretty excited about this since I have done the majority of the lawn mowing in the past. However, the guys like this new one so much, I may not have to mow at all this summer!  2) Tractor. I don't know too much about this tractor and all of its specs or anything. But I do know it has more horsepower, the hydraulics work much better and it is in much better shape that the other tractors we had. 3) Minivan. Our car was going to need some work in order to pass inspection again this year, so we decided it was time to up grade. I love the power sliding doors and the extra space. It was so nice to have when my parents were visiting. We could all hop in and go some where together, rather than trying to follow each other in town. It was great!