Oh Anna.You are eleven today.While my previous birthday posts have been awash with memories, this one is going to be a little different.Today you woke up, and proclaimed to be one year older, more mature, a grown up kid. Even though your birthday signifies the passing of another year, I have been ... Read More about Navigating Into the Unknown
FFA Week from an FFA Family
It's National FFA Week, friends!Have you been celebrating?If you're friends with anyone agriculturally geared, you may have seen Facebook posts and pictures of kids (who are now adults) in their FFA jackets. You will read really great perspectives on how FFA has allowed opportunity, growth, ... Read More about FFA Week from an FFA Family
And Now, You’re 41
Farmer Joe is 41 today. Unfortunately, and probably because it’s my doing, our morning was just like a typical Saturday morning. Joe burns many candles at many ends. In the Facebook group, Farm Hats, he could share picture after picture of the different hats he wears in a day: farmer, cattleman, ... Read More about And Now, You’re 41
You’d Think the Five O’Clock Hour Is Untouchable
I have a lot of kids.Thank you, Mrs. Obvious, right?So, I have to do a lot of planning. While I tend to err on the side of color coding and lists, I have become more flexible as I have aged, and have had kids who decide the night you're supposed to be with friends is a GREAT night to throw up.I'm ... Read More about You’d Think the Five O’Clock Hour Is Untouchable
The Old Rusty Gate
I'm so excited to share with you an amazing story of how I wowed a huge crowd, giving an inspiring message to those in attendance, all while being completely relaxed and absolutely prepared for my audience.I'm thinking that story will be shared after I do a few more speaking gigs.You see, I'm ... Read More about The Old Rusty Gate