Busyness and Broodiness
We have been doing our best to keep busy lately and it hasn't been too hard. Our normally reclusive selves have been out and about nearly every day over the last week. It has been good no doubt...
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Where We Are
We are in a good place right now. Daddy will be home in the morning, after three and a half long weeks in North Dakota. The house is clean. Bread is rising. AJ's sweater is near halfway done. Everyone...
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snow
A few days ago we crafted a little snow storm in our playroom (dining room? I never quite know what to call that room...) and it has since grown into a near blizzard hanging from the chandelier. I...
View ArticleGarden Dreaming
Daffodils started blooming this week, and the weather is starting to warm up ever so slightly. I am thinking of the garden...I want to plant a little bit of everything and a lot of a few things....
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My Valentines
We spent yesterday morning making Valentines for our library party today. I love a homemade gift more than anything, except possibly giving a homemade gift, so you know I was not going to let the...
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I recently read that in the South, late fall to winter is the best time to plant trees. This little fact got Wes and I seriously talking about what trees we want to add to our orchard this year. And...
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The Weekend (or A Chicken Update)
The kiddos and I were lucky enough to have Wes home for an extra day this past weekend, so we made the most of it. We spent Saturday with family and friends, including celebrating our sweet niece's...
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The Family Farm
On Sunday, our little family piled up in the truck and headed to Lebanon to visit my Grandmother's farm. Three generations of my family have lived here; the house, barns, and sheds all built by my...
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Country Girl Merit Badge : Rooster for Supper
Charlie the RoosterLast Sunday, the handsome and fierce rooster pictured above became supper for me and my family. I won't get into the gory details - there are plenty of youtube videos and websites...
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Recipes: Homemade Tortillas and My Favorite Soup
Cooking is my favorite of all of the household chores. I love it so much that I think of it as a hobby rather than a chore. In recent years, since I have become Mama, I have taken my hobby to a new...
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The Weekend
And oh what a weekend it was! As I sit here on Sunday night I feel like so much was accomplished here on our little farm this weekend. Notice I use the word "farm," which I have been reluctant to do...
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Lincoln
When my little fella wakes up on Sunday morning he will be four years old. I can hardly believe it. I know it's cliche, but it really seems like it was just last week that I was pregnant, and about 5...
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Springing Forward
Happy Spring!! It is finally here! I start to anticipate the coming of this day on about January 3rd every year; when winter finally sets in and the holiday buzz has worn off. I have been so excited...
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Crafting
With the beginning of Spring currently bringing only snow, I have had to put all of my warmweatherexcitement on hold. I have been passing the time crafting; with the kids mostly, but also on my own...
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Progress
The quilt is finished and was handed off to my niece as soon as the last stitch was tied. It went into use immediately. Lincoln's tie was finished in time for our family Easter celebration and I...
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Goodness
Here are some of the things that are making me happy lately:Homemade kettle corn. I made this for a snack and almost wouldn't let the kids have any. It was that good. Little eggs from our youngest...
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Weeds
We have been working outside a little every day for the past week or so, and I must admit to a little discouragement. On Sunday we took a family walk out to the garden. When I pulled back the row...
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What We're Doing
Every day I think of about 3 things I would like to write a post about, but I only sit down to actually write about once a week. The past week has been filled with all sorts of things I would like to...
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Visiting the Spring
One of the many wonderful things about our little parcel of land here in Fairview is our water - it is free and it comes from a cool, clear spring. And it is delicious, as far as water goes. Lately...
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