So it's officially summer. The two older ones are out of school; the temperature has been rising...summertime, and the living's easy, right?Well, sort of.For our family, however, this year's summertime will bring a new normal. So far, we've had only two full days of break, and I'm getting nervous. ... Read More about The New Normal
Farm Boy in the Making
Our little guy turns one tomorrow.One.As in, has been a part of our family for one, whole year.Yikes.Where have I been, other than not sleeping?Don't worry, I'm not getting the "oh, I think I need another baby" feeling.At. All.However, I can't help but be a bit cliche in considering how this year ... Read More about Farm Boy in the Making
Mother’s Day Is A Soft Holiday
So, it's Mother's Day weekend, and the marketing on TV has been truly laughable, to us (and maybe just to us, so there you go). Joe has spent a lot of time rolling his eyes and explaining to the girls why Mommy doesn't need a $500 necklace to know that she is loved on Mother's Day.Now, while I would ... Read More about Mother’s Day Is A Soft Holiday
Little Plants, Big Promise
If you’re a Facebook fan of mine, this post may seem a bit redundant.However, I love redundancy.Love it. Love it. Love IT!!Anyway, we’re embarking on a photographic journey with our corn crop. We’ve learned our lesson about how to not document our life’s happenings (see the complete gut remodel of ... Read More about Little Plants, Big Promise
A Grandma’s Level of Trust
My grandma is 97 years old. She is amazing, not just because she's 97 and still with us, but also because she's still lovely, loving, kind, caring, and offers opinions on everything from politics to education to agriculture. She's a life long farm kid/wife, living in the same house she was born and ... Read More about A Grandma’s Level of Trust