To say the last few months have been busy is an
understatement, but I’m definitely blessed to have the opportunities and
memories that each has presented.
I’ll start with May:
AFC sponsored the Dragon Boat Race which benefits the
Decatur/Morgan Hospital Foundation. We had a team of 21 people, 20 rowers and 1
drummer. It was the first year for us to participate in the event and we
definitely will be back next year. We not only did really well, we got 2nd
in our heat, but we won the best decorated tent area out of over 50+ teams.
My brother helped us row!
The whole team before our first race!
Our medal!
Beth, Jill, Sena and I with the prop we made for pictures. (Best Decorated Tent)
My brother, Josh, graduated from The University of Alabama with a Masters in Accountancy. He got offered a job with EY this past winter, which is pretty impressive and exciting. He starts his job in September and will be based out of Birmingham, hooray for my parents having both of us close by.
That same weekend, my great-grandmother turned 91! She is
still sharp as a tack and hilarious. How blessed we are to have 5 generations
living and enjoying life.
Josh and I after he graduated
Again..
My parents and I
4 generations (& so thanksful)
Great-Grandma Robbie and I
She was more excited than she looks
I've been golfing with my Dad some lately, he has taught me everything I know and is so patient and encouraging. I even played in my first golf tournament with AFC board member, Larry Bennich. I haven’t played since, but had such a good time and look
forward to playing again soon!
Mr. Bennich and I after the tournament
June:
FFA State Convention was held in Montgomery. Lauren got to
meet me there and help me spread the word about AFC and our support toward the
future farmers and agriculture leaders. It was rewarding to see the same
students and members that I had seen at each district meeting this spring and
congratulate them on a successful year, while welcoming in the new team of state
officers. I’m excited to see what the new executive team accomplishes this
year, especially since AFC committed to being the corporate sponsor for the
15-16 year!
Lauren & I with what Agriculture is to us
Prospective Teacher Luncheon AFC sponsored
My friend Courteney, the equine extension specialist, hosted
an equine event here in Greenbrier and AFC sponsored the lunch. It was such an
educational event, got to see old friends, make new ones and spend time with
one of my best friends!
Lauren’s family hosted the Moulton Rodeo at their arena,
literally in their back yard! She has become one of my best friends and her
family is sweet as can be. I’m so thankful for her!
July:
July means booking show! After a fun-filled 4th
of July weekend with family and friends, we packed up and headed to Montgomery
for a few days full of hard work and a lot of fun. Lauren and I headed down
Sunday afternoon and help get everything going and set up started until dinner
with the trainees and a few managers. Monday was full of set up and dinner.
Tuesday started out with a few presentations, which I did way better than I
thought possible thanks to supporting co-workers, and finished with dinner full
of sushi, saki and laughs. We finished up Wednesday and headed home after clean
up and re-packing shipments for the December show. A ton of details went into
the week, but that’s for another day, or maybe not.
The show once it was put together
Andrea, Me, Landria and Lauren at Riverwalk
I got to attend my first AFC Company Picnic! It was a Friday
night at Point Mallard Water Park here in Decatur. We went down the water
slides at least 20 times and laughed the whole time. Celebrating such a great
company with the 20th annual picnic at the park was fun to be a part
of.
My family at the picnic after a night of water slides
I attended my first Alabama Council of Cooperatives conference
in Orange Beach, AL. My mom got to go with me, and we spent a few extra days
just enjoying the beach. Helping host and give presentations while meeting so
many new young couples from all over the state was such a fun experience. I
also got added to the board of directors and will now be attending more events
and meetings across the state and country. I’m excited to be a part of such a
wonderful organization and support agriculture from yet another aspect of the
industry.
The view from our room
Mom and I
Mom and I again
Even though it's been a whirlwind few months (this feels like only half of what I did), I couldn't have asked for better family, friends or events to spend my time with. August is shaping up to be busy too, but I'll welcome it with a grateful heart and be thankful for every day.
xoxo
Samantha
Samantha
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