#IowaStrong

I am blessed. I am blessed to raise my kids in a place where fresh air, clean water and green grass are bountiful. I am blessed to put my children to sleep in warm beds with full bellies, and lots of kisses from their mom and dad. I'm blessed to live in a town that... Continue Reading →

Indulgent Why

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 →

The Sounds

I'm laying in bed, all I hear is the sound of my husband deep breaths and the hum of the ceiling fan. The house is quite. All are sound asleep in their beds. I can't help but be thankful for the yelling and screaming the just a few short hours ago filled my house. It... Continue Reading →

3 under 3 for 3

Many of you know I recently quit my full time job to be home with my family more. It had been a HUGE blessing for me and my family! I'm loving what we have going on these days. So I thought I'd give you a little family update and advice on a couple things I've... Continue Reading →

She Yelled At My Child

Recently I had a friend visit us at our home. Josiah was being his typical, three year old, misbehaving self. I had disciplined him several times already during their visit. I was getting tired. So the next time Josiah misbehaved and didn't listen, my friend yelled him. Not a big, forceful yell, but definitely enough... Continue Reading →

It’s coming!

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 →

What’s right?

Recently I've spent ALOT of time trying to figure out this family of five thing. My husband has a pretty demanding job that includes alot of responsibility. He also farms. This takes alot of time. Plus there is the every day needs of a family. The dinner to make, the laundry to wash and the... Continue Reading →

The Moments

Today is my last official day of maternity leave. My heart is in mourning. This is my last leave if this nature. I'm not sure I'm ready to rejoin the "real" world. I've enjoyed the days of pajamas, mid-day naps, and day time TV. I've loved the extra time I've gotten to spend with friends... Continue Reading →

101 before 30- an update

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 →

The Perfect Play Dough

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 →

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