Ted's boss sent a package from Omaha Steaks. We love it because it always comes packaged in a styrofoam cooler with DRY ICE!!Jake wanted to try to create a big bubble so we got the supplies:Plastic cupDry iceDish soap in a separate bowlClean dry washclothHere are our results!The bubbles kept coming and spilling over for … Continue reading Neat dry ice experiment
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Daisy Mae’s mad face
She gave herself a bath, and THEN I gave her a good lovin'. She was so mad. ROTFL
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Dresser to a dollhouse
I hate that I can't credit the person who originally took this photo, but it's been shared online so many times that I couldn't track the original poster down. I saw it when Tina over at The Rusted Barn shared it on her Facebook page. I think this is such a great gift idea though … Continue reading Dresser to a dollhouse
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Genetics in the herd
It is AMAZING how much genetics can carry over from a parent to offspring. Just look at Chip's two sons! Son 1 (8 months old) Son 2 (also 8 months old) Chip earlier this summer (2 years, 4 months old) If you notice, both bull calves have no horns. This is because Chip is mostly … Continue reading Genetics in the herd
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It’s been a while…but guess what?
I've shared before that sometimes life gets in the way, and the blog falls to the bottom of the priority list because... ...well...being a wife and a mom and a teacher and going to college tend to take up just about every minute of my waking hours. BUT NOT ANYMORE!!! I OFFICIALLY APPLIED FOR GRADUATION … Continue reading It’s been a while…but guess what?
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I am a beast!
I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but my rear is back in gear. I finished four IEPs and all the documentation for an MD meeting on Sunday and Monday. I completed an alternate assessment today with a student . I held the MD meeting today (my first one ever and was told afterward by … Continue reading I am a beast!
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Hiking our farm today
Today, we decided to hike our farm. It. Is. GORGEOUS!!! Side note: We walked to the edge of the woods, heard a "meow", and then Ted brought Daisy back home and locked her in the house because she was following me. He said he knew if he didn't take her home, she'd get lost, and … Continue reading Hiking our farm today
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Making visits with Gramma
Gramma Izzie wanted to visit her friend Barb today so we made plans to go. First we had to stop by Homestead Market which is the local Amish place to pick up donuts (and candy and raw honey and oatmeal). Then we had to swing thru McDonald's to grab some coffee to go with the … Continue reading Making visits with Gramma
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I’m not ready for Gramma to go…
I have struggled with writing this since February 16th. You all know that I am extremely close with my grandmother (Gramma Izzie). She is 91 years old, and she lives in her own home which is attached to our small farm; we live just up the hill from her. I provide most of her care … Continue reading I’m not ready for Gramma to go…
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She’s soooo mad…
...but I don't know why!!!
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