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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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To the Family Farm!

  • September 30, 2019
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We just had the nicest 24 hour trip to the farm. The farm is actually three family farms: the farm where my mom grew up, my aunt Louie’s farm and my…
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About Us

  • September 23, 2019
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In 2009, Rory planted tomato, green pepper and basil seeds in three pots on the porch of our apartment in Nebraska. I don’t believe I would have ever thought those…
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Our newest farm hand!

  • August 20, 2019
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  • Becca
It’s a boy! Introducing Elias Anton Groves.. born on Sunday morning, 8lbs 7oz. Mom and son (and dad) are doing well. Just going through that sleep-deprivation stage with newborns. Newborns are…
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Farm Camp 2019

  • August 8, 2019
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Well it is hard to explain the joy and gratitude I feel for our first ever week of Farm Camp. This was a little dream of mine that combined all…
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What is a Learning Farm?

  • August 1, 2019
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  • Becca
Eight years ago, when our oldest son was just one year old, we went to a regional park that was hosting a lesson on making maple syrup. The naturalist showed…
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Hatching Chicks

  • April 17, 2019
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On Day 3 of Farm Camp we will be talking about the Creation Within. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works! Creation is continuously occurring all…
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