Farming and the Flu

So this past weekend we had an amazing opportunity to go to our friend Keith's family farm. It is a cow farm, however his dad is winding down, so has only got about 30 or so cows left, and is planning to sell them in the fall, and "retire". We had an amazing time there, doing all kinds of things that farmers do. We fed the cows, we built a shed, I drove a tractor and cultivated the garden. We tore up the farm on ATV's, and played with the twin baby cows born the day before. I also tagged those 2 cows, that was fun. We also had a hand in birthing a cow...well...it was mostly Keith's Dad who had a hand in that (if you know what I mean). But we watched, and when the cow was nearly out...and got stuck, both Troy and our other friend Gentry, along with Keith and his dad, pulled that little sticky guy out of there.

What a blast we had there. I really do want to be a farmer when I grow up. Maybe we'll be able to go back to the farm sometime!

We got home on Sunday night, and Monday morning, I had the full blown flu. Dizzy, nauseous, and the works. So unfortunately I've been at home, bored in bed for the past 2 days. I hate staying home, but I don't think I'd have been able to make it through work.

Well that's it. We're now watching American Idol, and relaxing until its time for some more sleep. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

S

2 Months in 2 Minutes

Wow, has it really been 2+ months since I posted....wow.

Since my last post, I started my new position at GMI and am loving it. It is definitely a challenge, but a good one. I have also started a course in the Dale Carnagie centre. Its a leadership/management course, in which I'm learning lots of good things...Now putting them into practice.

In the last 2 weeks, we've purchased concert tickets to: Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Jerry Seinfeld, U2, we've also purchased tickets to The Lion King musical coming to Calgary, as well as been informed we were receiving free tickets there as well, through Troy's work. And then of course, last week, we took in a night at the CPO, featuring Vivaldi's works. AMAZING. Apparently this year is going to be the year of concerts with the Biermans. Should be fun.

It was Eden's birthday a couple weeks ago, and I made her a cake. What do you think??

My youngest brother Andy came for a surprise visit (not a surprise to me, a surprise to his girlfriend) and got engaged while he was here. We had a blast, driving to Banff in a snowstorm, going up (and down) the gondola. I don't point out the "down" part of the gondola, because its some great mystery that we also had to come down, it is more-so the events in the "down" that were memorable. Think glass walls, upward passing gondola cars, and think...grade 8. That should just about do it. It was fun. Cheek imprints and all. :)

We had a great time with Andy and Katie. Took them to one of our favorite restaurants, Bolero. We had a blast. We miss them.

Well that's a pretty accurate update on my life.

Jon's wedding is nearly upon us, so that means a trip to Ontario! I can't wait to spend some time with my family. I miss them.

Well I gotta go! Take care all!

S