Josie.Oh dear, sweet, loving, emotional, dramatic, loyal...and now SIX YEAR OLD Josie.Today is our Josie's sixth birthday, and we are excited for the day, not just because the morning included presents, singing, and lots of delighted squeals, but that it is the culmination of Josie's birthday ... Read More about Day 27: Josie
Day 25: Willing to Work
I have always known that the occupation known as farming is not for the weak: physically or emotionally. It is not for the lazy. It is not for the ones who are uncomfortable with unpredictability, situations one cannot control, etc., etc.This is probably obvious to most of you.However, it doesn't ... Read More about Day 25: Willing to Work
Day 24: Frozen Hair and Fair Weather Chores
My hair froze today.Honestly, I am like a science experiment. First of all, how does one sweat when one is running in 19 degree weather? And then, how does one's hair simultaneously freeze? Well, you run a long run and let me know if it happens to you...it doesn't happen to my running partner, but ... Read More about Day 24: Frozen Hair and Fair Weather Chores
Day 23: Who Are the Real Turkeys?
Did you read that PETA wrote a letter to President Obama in regards to the long standing Presidential tradition of pardoning the turkey on Thanksgiving?Seriously.Did you know that the letter included phrases such as, "Turkeys do not need to be 'pardoned'—they are not guilty of anything other than ... Read More about Day 23: Who Are the Real Turkeys?
Day 21: Nothing
...but four kids home, piles and piles of laundry, andgratitude.Awww...I know, so sweet. And you thought this was going to be a grouchy post.Seriously, today is a crazy foggy day, one that does nothing to inspire you, but considering it's nearly Thanksgiving, I thought I should take a minute to send ... Read More about Day 21: Nothing