Friday, June 12, 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 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!!




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! ❤️



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...