Christy, Jackson, Dan & the twins worked all day to build some compost bins for me! 😍 Now, we can create nutrient-rich, organic compost instead of just tossing everything onto the mound down in the south field like we were doing before. I love all my hard-working kids!! They make life out here better and better!!
Craftons in the Country
Friday, June 12, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Homemade Garden Labels
My kids are testing out making labels for my vegetable gardens with their 3-D printer! I love them! 😃
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Coffeehouse Christians
My goofy boys at the coffeehouse with friends! I love that they get together with other Christians their age to discuss life, even though youth group is over for the season.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Sam the Grad
Sam has graduated high school and is working full-time at Zumbrota Ford! He loves his job! He's hard-working, resourceful, and has excellent leadership & communication skills. We're excited to see what the future holds for him! ❤️
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms I know! Here's a poem I wrote (and a rose I drew) a while back to honor motherhood! Facebook wouldn't let me format the poem the way I wanted, but hopefully you can still enjoy it. 💓
A MOTHER’S HEART
A mother’s heart is wider than the universe
For consider all it holds –
The past, the present, hope for the future
Nestled safe and secure within its folds.
A mother’s heart is larger than the mountains
For survey all its majesty –
A storehouse full of care and compassion
Of which it has capacity.
A mother’s heart is deeper than the oceans
For contemplate its grace –
Never-ending, depthless mercy
Upon every tear-stained face.
A mother’s heart is God’s gift to all
For search it top to bottom –
Her loving voice speaks to us
With wisdom and with caution.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
We're Papa & Nana Now!
Eric & I are being promoted to Papa & Nana!! We're SO excited!! Christy and Jackson are moving back up here at the end of May, so we will get all the time we want with our first grandbaby! ❤️
Monday, May 4, 2026
Organic Compost Bins
Christy, Jackson, Dan & the twins worked all day to build some compost bins for me! 😍 Now, we can create nutrient-rich, organic compost...
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Hello, and welcome to my blog! After much indecision, I have decided to become a "blogger." I'll have to admit, this has not b...
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Here are some fun creations that the girls made for our last activity of the Summer homeschool semester. Becca made "chairs" and ...












