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enjoying now

Last week we saw some very cold weather.  By cold I mean in the teens, which isn’t normal here.  This week couldn’t be more opposite.  I love 70.  Doesn’t it feel perfect? Today, I finally made some...

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yarn along

I’m joining Small Things today for a Yarn Along. In her words: The Yarn Along began in early Fall 2010 as a way to share knitting projects and good reads; motivating ourselves, and inspiring each...

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neighbors

Lately, I’ve been considering closely the value and gift that we are given by having neighbors.  To be clear, I’m not just talking about the ones I like, and have all things common with– though I’ll...

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a sweet girl

This post won’t be long.  I just want to say that, despite a need for control, Isabel truly posses a kind and helpful heart.  Today, she made lunch.  Most mornings she makes breakfast for a family of...

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yarn along

Wednesdays are for yarn alongs.  Join the fun, hosted by Small Things.   In her words: ~ Two of my favorite things are knitting and reading, and the evidence of this often shows up in my photographs....

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Saturday

Starting my first pair of mittens, watching movies with the kids, and enjoying the warmth of the wood stove. Happy Saturday to you. Filed under: Uncategorized

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red is best

A birthday weekend was spent doing what mama enjoys so very much…knitting.  I’m officially in my thirties now.  The older I get the less I feel like roughing out the cold; and with a trip to Colorado...

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Afternoon coffee, the enjoyment of fragrance and beauty of white roses, and the start of a Birthday surprise for a soon-to-be girl if six years. I love all these. I especially love that my husband...

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he’s taller

My two year old decided to shoot up past his four year old sis, suddenly. My how they grow up. Like a blink of an eye. To read more about of sweet Josie, click on the category “Josie News”. Filed...

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while away

Nick is on a mission trip this week. We have had snow, mud, art, and crafts to keep us busy here. It’s so quiet at night, when all the kids are sleeping, and there is no adult conversation going on....

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around here

Around here we are busing ourselves with all the preparations that make spring so wonderful.  House projects, garden projects, and looking closer to the arrival of baby goats. I am so very excited...

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first kidding

We had triplets last night. Everyone is doing great. More details in a few days. Filed under: On the Farm, raising dairy goats

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more baby goats

Poke A Dot had her babies yesterday AM. I stayed home from church because she was acting panicky. Isabel stayed too. She helped dry off these little boys while I helped mama. These were big boys, and...

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etsy re-opening and Instgram

I have finally gotten my act together and re-opened my Etsy Shop.  I’m especially excited to make a variety of items.  I’ll be updating often and adding new things, so if you would be so kind as to...

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seasons: spring

As I’ve hung clothes on the line again (thank you warm weather), I have really been pondering the seasons’ changes on the farm.  We have been out here in the country for a full year now, and I’m barely...

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Finding beauty

It is easy when one blogs, to portray a perfect life that consists of only happiness and fun. It has never been my intention to do that here. We are a real family, though many of you don’t know us...

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when silence is broken

Oh.  My.  To say it’s been a while is an understatement.  The computer is finally fixed!  Now let’s move on. There is no way I’ll be able to catch you up in a single post.  I will trickle in the info...

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{this moment}

. . . . . . . . . {this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If...

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apples

Today, I have worked on the apples we picked from Annie’s Apple Orchard.  We have no less that 25 pounds of them.   Some of my favorite recipes for apples are apple cake, apple pie, and apple butter....

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shalom

If you’re looking to knit a sweater for the first time, this Shalom a very easy pattern. I did a rapid increase for one row to create the ruffle look. What’s on your needles this week? Do share.Filed...

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