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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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How We Homeschool

  • August 13, 2020
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  • Becca
I have been getting a lot of texts and emails from friends from all parts of my life wondering about home school. They never thought they’d consider it, but coronavirus…
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The Cistern Project

  • July 28, 2020
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This spring there was a Sunday when we woke up and our water was out. Ironically, it was raining cats and dogs outside. (And likely, this is why our well…
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Director of Adventure

  • July 26, 2020
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  • Becca
It has been a whole month since I posted here. I actually have been writing off and on and have a few posts nearly complete, so get ready for a…
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Nine State Parks in Three Days

  • June 25, 2020
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I spent my three days off driving all over the state scoping out State Parks. I sort of stumbled on this use of my time that first day, visiting three…
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A Beautiful Day on Lake Superior

  • June 19, 2020
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  • Becca
Staying at Home was much easier when everyone was staying at home. I kept my head down, worked hard and actually enjoyed the extra-concentrated time with my family. But as…
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May on the Farm (VIDEO)

  • June 15, 2020
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It’s halfway through June and we just got our May video finished! These are busy months on the farm, but it’s such a blessing to be outside with the family.
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