Monthly Archives: June 2011
Post #51 of personal project 52 weeks. * My boys are completely crazy about their daddy. And they should be with a daddy so devoted to them. He always includes them in everything he does around the house. Whether he is busy cleaning up or mowing the lawn or building something, they are never far…
Post #50 of personal project 52 weeks. * Minter Gardens for the day. This was the more formal English garden section. * We were celebrating my parents 40th wedding anniversary with this lovely day outing. Happy anniversary Mom & Dad V. * My parents were amazed how much energy the boys had. Amazed. Shocked. We…
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Very nice post.
The real story about my relationship with the Van der Kooi’s is a bit more complexed.
In the Fall of 1965 I became Hank’s neighbour in Hazelmere Valley. We chummed around for a number of years. I moved away to the Otter district when the Hazelmere dairy sold its cows. Later, I became Hank’s relief milker while he went on weekend visits to see his girlfriend Henriette, now already his wife of over 40 years, in Sunnyside, Washington. I also was in his wedding party. We were also members of the same church.
When on a visit to the Netherlands in December 1967, I visited Hank’s family.
You are so right that my interest in farming remained strong. While living as an urbanite I have tried to keep in contact with old friends.
When I first visited Bakerview Eco Dairy in May, I was very amazed at the set up, and very impressed. The Van der Kooi’s are showcasing the farm in a suburb way and have thought of all sorts of imported details.
The way Noah and Mattias watched things during the tour was the biggest reward for this effort. Am glad you liked it too.
Post #49 of personal project 52 weeks. * Times have changed. This too shall pass did pass. My “no pictures” toddler has grown into a preschooler with some really great suggestions on where to photograph him. Really. He jumps into long grass and says, “mom take my picture”. Okay. * Hair cuts are still very…
Every time I think I want to specialize in wedding photography, a newborn comes along and steals my heart. Mr. James Elias did just that. Fingers and toes. Wrinkles and chubs. Furrowed brow and bright eyes. I particularly love his name. James was and is on our list. And Elias is our firstborn’s middle name…
Post #48 of personal project 52 weeks. * We eat salad almost every night. Lots of spinach salads and spring mixes. The ones with fruit and nuts and a sweet vinaigrette. Sometimes a hearty romaine with ranch or caesar for something a little more crunchy. We actually have to hide the salad until the kids…
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