Springtime!  A season of experiencing new birth at the Kowalchuk's Happy Homestead!!  Lambing season began March 25th and to date we have 41 lambs from 25 ewes, which includes 3 sets of triplets, many sets of twins and singles!  

Here are a few pictures of our Spring!

Grandma came down to Lethbridge with me and visited her friend while I had a 5 1/2 hour harp lesson!  On the way home we were able to stop in to see Grandma's brother Uncle Harvey and Aunty Jean!

Our first lamb born March 25th!

The last 'BIG' snowfall of the year

Jevenn and Dad fixing the wood stove pipe!

My fearless brother!

Awww....so cute!

We had another black lamb this year - one comes every 2-3 years it seems!

Nap Time!

Here is the back of our place - garage to the left of the house and large shop to the right!

My new bedspread thanks to Christmas money!

A third puppy joined our troop - introducing Harmoni!!

Lucas and Amy Guynup came for a visit and to meet the new dogs!

I'm bottle feeding a lamb this year - it's so cute when they come running when you call!!!

Sunset over our hockey rink!

Jevenn and I went to Edmonton (2 hours away) to visit my Uncle Cam, Aunty Donna, and cousins Nathan, fiance Samantha, and Jenna.  While there I was able to help set up for a Gideon's Banquet!

Ahhh...back in niche - setting table decorations!

My cousin Jenna opened up the evening with O Canada then later sang "When You Believe" .  She has such a beautiful voice!

Honoring a man who has dedicated 53 years of service to giving our Bibles!

Uncle Cam did a fantastic job as Master of Ceremony!

Chef Nishar did an excellent job and was so laid back - no stress! :)

The cousins  - Jevenn, Samantha (Nathan's fiance), Nathan, and Jenna next to me!

Trip to Texas - San Antonio Christian Film Academy & Festival

After an amazing week visiting friends I then embarked on a dream I have wanted to do for four year!!! The San Antonio Film Festival! I have been intrigued with the idea of making God honoring films and after this week I was super pumped!!!

I was so blessed to spend the week with my good friend, Mary Rothenhauser sharing wonderful memories and meeting amazing humble servants of God! Let me introduce you to some of the amazing speakers!

Mr. Geoff Botkin 

Mr. Doug Philips, Founder of Vision Forum

Jon Fornof (writer and director of Adventure in Odyssey adventures), spoke to us about writing!

Stephen Kendrick, producer of Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof and Courageous!!  His challenge to us was If something you desire very much does not come about will you be devasted.  For example if you really want to make a movie and it doesn't  come about or it doesn't make a huge impact will you be devasted?  What a great thought to apply to all areas of our life!

Stephen Kendrick, special guest Erin Bethae (Katherine in Fireproof), Doug Philips and Geoff Botkin

Justin Tolley (producer of LOST, Fireproof, Courageous, Letters to God, Gracecard) - I learned from Justin's talk that I'm very interested in producing as it's very much like event coordinating!

Panel of speakers: Philip & Chris leCler, Tryg Jacobson, Colin, and Isaac Botkin

I was excited to meet John Moore.  In his movie The Widow's Might he created a musical in the movie was the making of a movie - something I've always wanted to do!

I was privileged to meet and talk with Anna Sophia and Elizabeth Botkin. Two young ladies who have a heart for the Lord!

Another special guest - Kirk Cameron!   

Out for supper on the San Antonio riverwalk with some new friends!!

The two ladies in the back are actresses and were quite the character!  Next to me is Kinsey!

The lovely riverwalk

Mary Rothenhauser!  Such a dear and precious friend!

Allison did a photoshoot of us during the week!

The first three days consisted of speakers and the next three days were the festival, where we were able to watch all the semi finalists films.  The evening sessions were begun with Charlie Zham and Tad - amazing musicians!

Over 2,000 people attended the Festival

On the final evening Doug Philips youngest daughter, Virginia sang with Charlie and Tad!

The grand Jubilee prize of $101,000.00 goes to the Kendrick brothers and Courageous!

New friends - the Marshall sisters!

Mary was delighted that her brother Clayton could come down from Big Sandy for a couple days!!

At the conclusion of the conference instead of regretting that it was over I was excited to get home and get to work!!! I have several script ideas in mind so I'm looking forward to seeing where the Lord will lead in this endeavor!