I have been a homeschooling my children since the very beginning. I have been stretched and challenged in the past many years and have had to learn how to adapt our home education efforts and goals to accommodate our large family. Far from perfect– it is a imperfect work in progress. When I am tempted…
Until I became a mother, I didn’t really (I mean REALLY) realize how much work, effort and sacrifice the noble calling of motherhood required. It’s nice to have one day a year that the tireless sacrifice that motherhood requires be highlighted by our children through cute cards, gifts, flowers, acts of kindness, ….and the “cute” bug they found outside they…
The children were anxiously awaiting spring after a long winter and cold start to spring. They dreamed of playing outside and now that it is here it is hard to stay focused on a schedule when the weather is so inviting. Warm weather also invites all manner of bugs to come out and begin their…
Our 15 year old son is a shepherd to a small, but expanding flock of sheep. He has had a relatively easy time with the sheep compared to other animals my kids have tried out. These sheep seem very hardy and resistant to disease. They lamb easy and often have twins. They are easy to…
Our seasonal creek started flowing out of season with white rapids today. It’s been raining hard for hours…. days… now Almost three years ago, we had a 1,000 year flood that caused much devastation to our community. That flood altered our farm in several ways. First, we ended up with enormous amounts of rock deposited…
It’s been a beautiful day. One of those cold, winter, overcast days where you can stand outside and smell the fresh air and then get whiffs of the fireplace smoke. Smells and feels like winter is finally here! Inside it is warm. The fire has been going and filled the house with a deep warmth…
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