Okay.....

There are a few of you, and you know who you are...That do not leave comments. If you don't leave comments I don't know that you are looking at the blog, which in turn makes me sad. Now that we are in Iowa, I need to know that people are looking at it, not just me. Please, please leave something nice in the comment area. Dad, I said nice =)

He Can Read, or so he says...

P.S. CAn you tell that I have more time on my hands now that there is no farm bookwork--YEA!!!

He loves his Johnny Jumper

Random pics

More 6 month pics....

Here are some more of Ben's 6 month pics., done by Kim Sheely (Sheely Photography) She does a great job, and her prices are great!!! She'll also come to you (a mom's dream come true!) Her email in case anyone is interested- sheelyks@yahoo.com

And he's off....

As you can see...Ben is on the move. Goodie!!

Ben's 6 month pics

Here is one of Ben's 6 month pics. There are many more, and I will be getting them out to Grandparents soon. We love you all, and miss you....

Zach's First Day of Preschool...

Zach is getting so big, his first day of school was tuesday and he loved it! We are so thankful for how this transition has gone with the kids!! This is not an easy thing. Although, I have to admit..It was great having my parents here for a week. They leave tomorrow. *tear* We'll see how I feel when they are gone =)

Pictured Rocks

Updates...

Iowa!!

Finally...

So, Here I am at the Sioux Center library...until our internet gets hooked up...and enjoying life. Everything with God's hand and blessings has gone amazing. Our house is so perfect, and we love it here so far. Although we miss all of our family and friends, my parents are here until Saturday. Hopefully our internet will be hooked up soon.

Greetings from the U.P.

Hello, from the vast area of trees, water, and nothing else. Like internet access. Here I am at the neighbors borrowing the internet. It is beautiful up here, and we are enjoying our time with Family. We get back on September 2nd, and are moving on the 6th. So, when we get back, we will be very busy. We'll keep in touch.

Onward...

As you can imagine, we have been extremely busy with packing and lots of paperwork. At last the business is sold (YEA) and we are on to everyday stuff. Sorry that it took so long to get back on here. Although we will be gone for a week up north with my family, and we are closing on the house on the 25th, this may be the last post until we get settled in Iowa after the 7th. We are so grateful and thankful for all that have kept us on their prayer list so diligently. It really shows when you have prayer and blessing behind the decisions that you are making. Keep up the prayers as the next 2.5 weeks will be interesting. Thanks Again, with all of our love...The Bowmans

At Last.

Well our trip was very successful. Here is our big news!! Troy got a wonderful job. He will be managing a custom manure and nutrient program for a 2500 acre farm. He will also be doing GPS and soil sampling. As well as this he will be planting and helping with harvest. How blessed we are to be able to care for God's land, a resource so many take for granted.

In other news, we bought a house!!! It is perfect. Although the inside is 70's decor, everything looks brand new. It is 2 blocks down from the Christan School, and the back yard is gorgeous and large. Also, there are no houses behind us, our backyard backs up to a church and church parking lot. We are very excited.

Thank you for all of the prayer.....It was definitely God's hand as smooth as all of this went.

On Our Way To Becoming Iowans =)

So, in case you have never been to Iowa.....It is the most beautiful place on earth. Well, that is if you're a farmer. I said to Troy It is the place of corn and dreams, and he quickly corrected me by saying the place of corn and beans. hehe..Anyways on the the matter at hand. God has blessed us by creating these places that remind us to stop and look around at all of His greatest creations. This is one of those places. There are corn fields everywhere, and it is so Agriculture friendly. "Farming is everyone's bread and butter" is a quote that hangs above a local restaurant here. God is amazing and he is leading us to where he want us. I will try to keep updating as much as possible. Keep up the Prayers, we can feel them!!!

Life's "Storms"

A local pastor talked about Life's Storms. He said life is made up of "storms" everyone is either approaching their next storm, currently in a storm or just getting out of a storm. I would like to think that we are slowly making it out of our current storm. Although I know of those whose storms are much more damaging than ours.....leaving the family business is the best and hardest thing that we have ever had to do, as well as leaving our family to make a new home in a new place. This is.....difficult. The emotions cannot help but pour out of me as I am typing this. Tomorrow we leave to search for a new job, and a new home. I have never been more than a 1.5 hours from my parents...my best friends. I now look to the future of being 12 hours away.

I know that I am moving with my Best friend, and that on December 27, 2003 I vowed to go anywhere with him, he is my life, my love and my future.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Random Pictures...

Here are some pics that I have taken over the last few weeks. Sorry for the delay. The boys are getting so BIG!!

Iowa or Bust...

We are traveling to Iowa next Tuesday (7-22) and we will be returning on Monday (7-28). Please keep us in your prayers as Troy has interviews set up and we will be house hunting. This is a very exciting time in our lives!! And for those who know Troy say an extra prayer for him, this is a very busy time on the farm, and he will have a hard time leaving, even for a week. I try to remind him, that sometimes you need to let go for a little bit, to enable yourself to focus on the future.
"Faith is not simply believing that God can, But knowing that He will"- unknown

Decluttering

As we look ahead to this move, we may be changing some things in our lives. The last day that I need to do the Bookwork for the farm is July 10Th. So We might cancel our home phone and Internet, until we get moved and settled in our new home and continue to use our cell phones. We'll let you know as soon as we have decided.

Just more pictures

Look closley at Zach's Shirt!! This is the truth!