Without much pageantry or flourish, summer has begun to fade into the distance and the kids headed off on the bus this morning.Yes, it's August 14th. Yes, it's crazy early for school to start. Yes, we were just diving into the pool, showing cattle and finishing up summer fun as close as ... Read More about A Season of Schizophrenia
War of Words
Since leaving the part time work force, I have realized that I have become obsessed with words.In particular, I have become increasingly aware that my good vocabulary, minor in English in college, and my writing have become somewhat stifled. Although placed a lovingly second to my family, my need ... Read More about War of Words
Flipping a Switch
Did you know that we show cattle?My friends and family are saying, "duh," as this is all Joe and Anna have done for most of the summer. Chores, brushing, washing, walking, then loading, packing, washing (clothes and cattle), braiding (this is my job), unloading, waiting, walking. I have joked that ... Read More about Flipping a Switch
Am I Eating Clean and Local, But Just Not Making A Big Deal About It?
As I sat down to dinner at my parents' house, I realized something. Were I a person who took pictures of her food, I would have taken a pic of my mom's lovely meal. It could have been hashtagged something crazy, because on my plate was something Instagram dreams were made of.Homegrown asparagus from ... Read More about Am I Eating Clean and Local, But Just Not Making A Big Deal About It?
The Struggle Is Real
So.Earlier this week, this happened in my life:Cue your heart melting, right? This is Caroline, and she is our "true" preemie. So small in stature, and a little later in hitting her milestones, yet her fiesty spirit is going to help her go a long way. Plus, having another person exactly the same age ... Read More about The Struggle Is Real