Hey all! It’s Kirsti, Katie’s lovely sister, hijacking the blog to share our weekend of birthday festivities. And it wasn’t just anyone’s birthday. It was Katie’s! Friday night found all of us together in a nearby gymnasium. One of us was pacing the sidelines. Another defending the court. The rest of us were in the stands cheering, chatting and…
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2013 started with pizazz on the prairie tonight with the first sunset of the year. It did not disappoint. It got me thinking about a fresh start and forging a new trail. Side note: You can see I need to clean my lens for 2013. These are a little spotty but breathtaking, none the less. Let me know which is…
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Traditional Christmas at the farm
Christmas Eve We spent the past six nights at the farm, as in GriggsDakota. It’s where my parents, grandparents and uncle reside. In the planting and harvesting months, my brothers are there to farm with my parents. The rest of us get there are as often as possible. I always tell my husband, Nathan, it’s my goal to farm when…
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Snow Ice Cream, indoor activities for kids in a blizzard
A blizzard has hit the central and southern parts of the United States. It has taken over my social media feeds. I just have to share how we deal with six months of snow and ice in North Dakota. We bring the snow inside the house for indoor fun! Fill your sink with snow for serious playtime. Then go collect…
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Big dreams as Christmas doctors
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