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Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture Ivar delivered his first piece of custom furniture! A dining room table that seats 8. A major milestone for this future woodworker!
“Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream “Mom, can I give a chocolate waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce and whipped cream to the chickens? You know… because it’s Christmas?” Elias protested, “Hattie, that is a waste of food!” With wide eyes, “Oh no, they’ll eat the whole thing.”
Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day Luminary-lit sledding in honor of the shortest day of the year. The kids were concerned, “mom, grandpa Paul would not think this is a good idea.” “Kids! If you catch on fire just roll in the snow. You have no skin exposed anyway.” It was epic. And not actually dangerous. Just gorgeous.
I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR I believe my kids were working as wintertime’s PR team today.
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The thing about -12 degree weather is that it make The thing about -12 degree weather is that it makes a 34 degree day feel downright balmy.
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For the Birds

  • October 28, 2022
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I wrote in the fall newsletter about our twice-a-year visit from thousands and thousands of birds. The birds are all black, the size of robins. They fill every tree in…
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Newsletter — Fall 2022

  • October 28, 2022
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“There’s Just So Much to Learn…” Becca aptly puts it in her article Patience over Panic. This is what we are reflecting on ten years into this homesteading adventure, but…
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Some Goat

  • October 27, 2022
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Darcy was the very first mammal we got on our farm. Well, her and her daughter Precious. But Precious was not actually very precious in the way of being well-loved.…
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Braiding Onions with Grandma

  • October 20, 2022
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I have always said my favorite days on the farm are when all sorts of family show up to join in the fun. This happens especially at harvest time and…
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Hattie is Seven

  • October 18, 2022
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Hattie came to me the morning of her birthday and told me a bit remiss, “I standed on the top of the steps with my arms out to see if…
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Upcoming Events: Fall Family Retreat

  • October 14, 2022
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One of the goals of Gather & Grow is that after each gathering we leave families dreaming bigger dreams, seeking God for the vision He has for their family. In…
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