Sometimes you just have to put it out there. Into the universe. Let the world know what's up. Intentions. Goals. Plans. Ideas. Passion. It's the question that both haunts me and motivates me: What are you doing with your life? There are the obvious answers; mom, wife, homemaker, farmer (kinda), employee, business owner. But what... Continue Reading →
Have you ever gotten to a point in your life when you feel like you can see your path, you know your direction? You've got a handle on life and things are figured out? Yea... I'm not there. I haven't been there for a LONG time. About five years ago I thought I was getting... Continue Reading →
Just wanted to share a happy little post about spring on the farm. It's coming!! It will be here soon! We were able to get outside and play today. I even had the windows open for a bit. Feels so good. On this farm spring means calves, foals and chicks. We are expecting a foal... Continue Reading →
Just over a year ago I put together a list of 101 thing I wanted to accomplish before my 30th birthday. We are now just under a year and a half from that monumental birthday, haha. I figured it was time to update and see how far I've come. I've pasted the original list below... Continue Reading →
My three year old recently discovered the joys of play dough. He's played with it before but only recently really took a liking to it. When I friend came to visit she made a batch and he's been asking to play with it just about everyday since. Now, that first batch didn't last long. In... Continue Reading →
A while back I wrote on a few holiday projects I had been working on and wanted to update those and add some more! But before I get into all that, we got a little snow today, but the sun in note out and do are the children and animals! So here are a couple... Continue Reading →
I'm a planner. I like lists. I like to know what's going to happen before it does. I think most of this stems from having an anxiety disorder and needing to have a sense of control. But whatever the reason, I like to be organized. Now, I will be the first to admit that it... Continue Reading →
As we all know Christmas is around the corner! And this year, as we prepare to welcome a new baby in between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I've been trying to get ready early!! Plus, we had a good amount of snow here in Northeastern Iowa recently, and the white world has got me in the spirit!... Continue Reading →
Due to holiday planning, parties, a new job and illness, our family Christmas card didn't get printed this year. I wasn't sure how I was going to get it sent out! Then my genius cousin-in-law's card came with a note to read their card on her blog! I thought, well duh!! So here it is!!!... Continue Reading →
As a small child my favorite decorations for Christmas were our stockings. I always thought they were the most beautiful stockings out of anyone's I'd ever seen. And they are pretty special! My mom hand crossed-stitched each stocking with a beautiful image and our names. Mine has a vintage looking Santa. My sister has a... Continue Reading →
Harvesting Roots 