A Tradition of Remembrance

As a child I only associated Memorial Day with

a holiday that brought our family together for a picnic or

 the beginning of summer with the first trip to  the swimming 

pool.  Perhaps I was born a little too close to the end of World War II

 for anyone ready to talk about our fallen heroes.

I can't imagine what our country would be like today were

it not for all the men and women that have served our country 

to protect our freedoms.

Memorial Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate

their devotion to our country.

Fortunately for our family, my father-in-law

did make it home from his experience in Japan during

World War II.

Because of men like Bill, 

we have the freedom to farm and  live free.

                                                               We pause on Memorial Day
                                           to give thanks for those who have given their all.

Memorial Day...a tradition of remembrance.

Dairy Farmer's Thankful Thursday

Just as we do everyday, we're starting our July 4th celebration with feeding our calves

and getting the cows milked.  It's what we do everyday of the year but

that's not to say we won't be having fun later!

July 4th is a very special remembrance of the freedom we have 

to farm and do what we love.

I am thankful for the life we enjoy everyday on the farm and

to be involved in an occupation that provides nutritious milk

 for your family and mine.

I hope you have a very happy and safe July 4th!

                                                                         Happy July 4th!