What a beautiful week we had in Minnesota last week! We spent as much time outside as we could, knowing that snow is about 2 months away. We feel like this week we were able to get back in the groove of things even more, and get back into routine. The beginning of August is…
There is something about growing up around a farm. The peaceful mornings, the rides in the tractor, and even yes, the smell of manure. Dan laughs, but it smells like home to me. The life lessons I have learned growing up around a farm have been priceless. If you have, I am sure you know…
One of our goals this summer was to take Mazy to a zoo. There is a small one about 40 minutes south of us that has about 8 animals which we have taken her to. She absolutely loved it so we thought she would appreciate a large zoo with a larger variety of animals. We…
Oh is it good to be a family of 3 again! Dan had a wonderful time in Haiti (will try and share some pictures sometime)! It’s typical for him to get sick after a mission trip and this one wasn’t any different, so he was feeling ill for a few days, but he is feeling…
This little girl is sure missing her daddy, but we pray he will be home safe and sound early tomorrow morning! Mazy has struggled again this week with anxiety, pulling out of the hair, and waking up from her naps asking for “daddy”, so I know she will be elated when she wakes up Tuesday…
I get it. Loud kids can drive people crazy sometimes. I used to have those same thoughts. When I was naive and in my 20s, I didn’t get it. I didn’t get that kids just acted up when you least expected them to and sometimes when it’s the least appropriate time. The other day I…
