I'm only saying this because I'm sitting here in a closed up house with a jacket on over my running gear. It's cold here!It's summer?Really?Really.It's summer in that we've already had ballgames and a sleepover and swimming. It's summer because there's been daily calf washing, groaning about Mean ... Read More about It’s Summer? Really?
Holding His Own
In case you haven't noticed, I tend to blog on my kids' birthdays.Mainly because I feel nostalgic and love to celebrate them.And then there's also the fact that I have given up baby booking/scrapbooking/videoing anything other than on my iPhone...etc., etc.So, today's Jack's fourth birthday. Just a ... Read More about Holding His Own
He Took the Words (and the Burrito) Right Out of Mouth
Friends, while I have called out Dr. Oz and other extremist about GMOs, I AM for choice in food.Who am I to tell you what to buy for groceries? I don't know your religious, social, health, whatever issues.I truly, truly believe you can eat whatever the heck you want. However, seriously consider WHY ... Read More about He Took the Words (and the Burrito) Right Out of Mouth
Growing Souls
If you’ve landed here, you’re either a loyal, lovely reader, or if you're a new friend, maybe you wanted a peek in my window of craziness. Regardless, we're talking about mamas today. I was asked to write for Illinois Farm Families in honor of Mother’s Day, reflecting upon being a farm mom, ... Read More about Growing Souls
Being Extreme Is Just, Well, Being Extreme
Okay.So my family farms. We are a grain farming operation, specifically growing corn and soybeans.Grains.We also grow kids around here. Lots of them. Healthy ones. Smart ones. Funny ones, and sometime ornery ones.Har, har.I don't contend to be an expert on anything, except maybe what NOT to wear to ... Read More about Being Extreme Is Just, Well, Being Extreme