Today is a big day. It's a celebration. It's important. It's my mom's birthday!! I don't want to embarrass her with sharing her age, but I'm going to. Before I do, I'll explain why. My mother is the best. Absolute best. She answers all 15 of my phone calls every day (unless she's in water... Continue Reading →
Summer Love. That's what it's all about. It's about camping and bonfires and s'mores. It's about late nights, corn on the cob, star-gazing and sunburns. It's about swimming, watermelon, sandals and being in nature. But most importantly, summer is about loved ones, laughter and memories made. Ross and I have worked really hard to be... Continue Reading →
Well, it's started. The 2018-2019 school year! This year we have a kindergartner and a preschooler. Josiah was not completely thrilled to be going back, and Charlotte was over-the-moon excited. Eli was very disappointed that he didn't get to ride the bus and kept asking, "Why they leave me?!?," distraught over his siblings going off... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to my mini series on being "Just a Farmer." I recently saw a facebook meme that said "Farmers make 14% of the retail price you pay in the grocery store, that means a the person producing your food only makes $14 of every $100 you spend." This felt very realistic, but I... Continue Reading →
Growing up I loved to read books about horses, country living and strong-willed women. I dreamed of life on a farm or ranch, where the field met the sky and there wasn't another person in sight. Never in a million years did I ever think that dream would become my reality... kinda. I am a... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe that another year has passed and it is time again for the annual Christmas Letter Blog. Wow, time sure does fly when you're having fun, or at least when you have three small people running around like crazy. Haha So let's update, we'll go youngest to oldest! Eli Peter, age 2.... Continue Reading →
If I Die Young, what I hope to leave behind
For those that have been following me, you know that I'm a mother of three wonderful and rambunctious kiddos. They are young, full of energy, and quite the handful. Being a parent is hard. Really hard. But that isn't the hardest job. You see, while my kids are trying to my patience, my lifestyle, and... Continue Reading →
First off... I tricked you. Haha! With a title like "No Guilt, Only Big Hearts" you likely expected some deep thoughts filled with wisdom or at least cute stories about kids or farm life. But it's not. I'm choosing to share RECIPES with you!! If you read my recent post, you know I've been working... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year to you all! I know I'm a little behind, but that's ok. It took me a few extra days to formulate the words I wanted to say. I hope you all had a blessed holiday season filled with loved ones, relaxation and maybe a few treats too! This year Christmas was so... Continue Reading →
Harvesting Roots 