by Marissa | Dec 31, 2014 | 2014, Image-Update, Uncategorised
We had a very quiet Christmas, just our little family of five for the first time ever. It was nice, perfect for us for this year actually. I cooked way too much food though and we’ve a lot of turkey to eat so I’m quite certain that this won’t become...
by Marissa | Dec 16, 2014 | 2014, Image-Update, Uncategorised
Our dear precocious Kathleen turned three on Sunday. The first picture is her reaction to coming down from her bed and seeing her new crown (Santa Lucia inspired). Her reaction to her entire birthday continued about the same, so happy and funny because she...
by Marissa | Dec 16, 2014 | 2014, Farm, Health, Image-Update, LivingNaturally, Uncategorised
With the birth of Sugar’s calf Blue, we are back into the full swing of milking. Although, at this point the calf is always with his mama and we are just milking what milk he doesn’t take. Within a week or so we will start keeping them apart for a couple...
by Marissa | Dec 16, 2014 | 2014, Farm, Image-Update, LivingNaturally, Uncategorised
We’ve a new arrival to our tiny farm! Our highland jersey cross, Sugar, was due to calf at the end of this week. The 19th on my calendar to be exact. However, we were surprised with an early arrival. It was a wet but warmish night and Dan went out late in the...
by Marissa | Nov 11, 2014 | 2014, Art, Daily Rhythm, Homeschool, Image-Update, PursuingBeauty, reading/literacy, Uncategorised
Part of my school plan for the girls is that we will do an artist study for a couple of months at a time. This includes studying their style, medium, personal life and most of all the beautiful images that they create. This might sound a little much for a four and six...
by Marissa | Oct 29, 2014 | 2014, DiscoveringSpirit, Faith, Image-Update, Life, Uncategorised
We’ve had a lot going on lately and my head often feels like it’s spinning with the renovations that are on a deadline, homeschooling, animals, yard work and house work. Plus I often like to think that I can do more than I already can’t get done so I...
