Author Archives: Stephanie

canning

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Stephanie

Summer came and went!!  How does that happen so quickly?  Does time seem to be speeding up for everyone?? I think time goes quickly when you are busy!  And let me tell you, we were BUSY this summer!  Between the … Continue reading →

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Ashes to Ashes….

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Stephanie

We had my dad’s memorial this weekend.  It was great to be with family and hear what people had to say. My dad wanted his ashes put in the swimming hole where he and my mom used to go when … Continue reading →

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life continues

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Stephanie

Life is always happening, no matter what we do to try to stop it. Recently our youngest needed an emergency trip to our trusty Children’s Hospital.  At our local ER they wanted to supply our four year old with some … Continue reading →

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Mourning…

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Stephanie

My dad passed away. There are many people who have had to deal with losing a parent.  I knew this day would come sooner or later, I just didn’t think it was going to be …sooner. I don’t think about … Continue reading →

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Year in review…

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Stephanie

What a year! It started with our third grandchild, and first grandson, making a grand entrance ten days after his due date! He is now just shy of turning one year old!  He is such a little man!  My dad … Continue reading →

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Break

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Stephanie

We took a random break the other day.  My husband came home and said “beautiful day let’s take a walk”.  Of course I was thinking he meant just the two of us.  You know, a romantic stroll through the country … Continue reading →

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Farm cat

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Stephanie

We have several cats, in various stages of growth, on our farm.  There always seems to be one that becomes a favorite. Seriously.

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Crepes

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Stephanie

My husbands Dutch grandma used to make crêpes for the family.  It brought everyone to the table and you anxiously waited for when it was your turn to get one fresh off the pan.  My husband has taken over this … Continue reading →

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Tactile

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Stephanie

I love toddlers!

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Sounds

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Stephanie

Turkeys have a distinct sound.  In the early morning moments I sit by the window sipping my coffee in the silence of the house.  Outside, however, is definitely not silent!  The turkeys are “chirping” and “talking” to each other in … Continue reading →

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