We just spent a night at the local minor league ball park with some of our county Farm Bureau friends. We have a really active county, and one of the most active aspects of it is the Young Farmer Committee. While Joe and I feel like this is something we would like to be a part of, we can't seem to ... Read More about Seasoned vs. Young Farmers
The Bus
There is no way to cutesy up this title. There's no way to sugar coat Anna's inevitable. The BUS is coming, early, in one week, and I could not be less excited about putting her on it.I am not talking about the sad, "I'm sending my baby to kindergarten" lamenting. I'm talking about me being a "town ... Read More about The Bus
Working for the Weekend
I have noticed an influx of status updates on Fridays, proclaiming, "TGIF!" or "Hooray for the weekend!". I wasn't sure if it was because I myself do not have a 9 to 5 job (or a job at all, anyone want to hire me?), or if it's because I have small children, or if I can blame this one on the farming ... Read More about Working for the Weekend
Tearing Down
My hands kind of smell like a penny. No, I haven't been counting the pennies that I have saved (if anyone knows me, saving money is not my forte). I have been trying to scrub off years of tarnish on a nearly 100 year old apple butter copper pot. Don't call me wanting apple butter this fall! I'm ... Read More about Tearing Down
Guest Post- Husband of the Farm Wife
By Joe Webel, Husband of the Farm Wife!Seven years ago yesterday Emily and I were married! Our anniversary was a nice day for reminiscing about our big day, our friends who were there, those who pranked us, and how long its been since we've seen some of our dear friends.As time has passed, it is ... Read More about Guest Post- Husband of the Farm Wife