There is so much happening on the farm this time of year. It really is a joy to walk around and see all the plants coming up, the trees flowering, and the new kids playing. Here are a few pictures I took while out walking. We have no mulch now because of the chickens, who think mulch exists for their digging pleasure. We're planning on fencing … [Continue]
Our Homeschool Week in Review
The last week has been really busy. In addition to our regular book work, we were getting ready for Purim.Here's Zack working on his costume.We are back working at our church's outreach center after taking a break while the church bought a new building. On Saturday, we worked at stocking the clothes closet at the new outreach center.This is our 4th … [Continue]
The Grandfathers
From Sacrifice to Reconciliation, a Young Man Discovers His Heritage in The GrandfathersThe Grandfathers showcases both the burden and benefit of the Saint family’s legacy. Jesse Saint, Steve’s oldest son and Nate’s grandson, was not raised among the tribe like his father. He struggles to find his place under the weight of the memory of a … [Continue]
Lilly’s Wedding Quilt by Kelly Long
Lilly's Wedding QuiltBy Kelly LongPublished by Thomas NelsonBook DescriptionShe isn't looking for love. He's mending a broken heart. It will take divine intervention for these two to get togetherLocal Amish schoolteacher Lilly Lapp is tired of weddings, afraid of horses, and immersed in caring for her depressed mother. But when Jacob Wyse, a … [Continue]
Wordless Wednesday- The Window Washer
Link up your Wordless Wednesday pictures!For more pictures, visit Wordless Wednesday,Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom ,Say "Cheese" at It's a Blog PartyA Beautiful Mess,Live and Love Outloud,Shibley SmilesAngelica's Awesome AdventuresThe Florida HogansThe Life of Rylie & Bryce, tooMama to 4 BlessingsWordy or Not So Wordy … [Continue]
First Cook Out of the Year!
We've been having such great weather. The kids keep having picnics at lunch time. And have really been begging dad to have a cook out. He finally gave in. So I threw out the menu plan, and we had the first cook out of the year!We roasted hot dogs over the fire.If you prop your hot dog on a stick up, you can lay down and avoid the heat of the fire. … [Continue]
Chicken Freezer Session
Krogers had chicken leg quarters on sale for 49 cents a pound in 10 pound bags last week. So when my husband went shopping of Saturday, he bought 3 bags.Yes, that's 30 pounds of chicken! So I did a chicken freezer session today. Here's what I did:I separated the legs and thighs on all 30 poundsI put the legs into 2 ice cream buckets & put in … [Continue]
