Today my parent’s celebrate 43 years of marriage. Here’s a look back at some grand memories from the “early days”. They still share the same smiles and twinkle! They still attend the church they were married in, farm the land my mom’s grandparents and parents farmed and most importantly are a cornerstone of Christian marriage and true love. Marriage is…
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On this day in 1975…a marriage began
Prunes and noodles on Good Friday
Prunes and noodles for Good Friday? Yes. It’s a German Russian food tradition. I share more about on my AreaVoices blog here and find the story on my Instagram stories for today.
Mid-century modern fixer upper
A fun 2017 challenge was a mid-century modern fixer-upper Nathan and I flipped in our small town. Below is a before and after comparison of the front exterior from August 2017 to November 2017. I share more in my Agweek column about the project. Find a gallery of before and after pictures on my Area Voices blog.
10 years of blogging…
I posted over on AreaVoices about my blogging anniversary. Read What 10 Years of Blogging Has Taught Me there and see a few snowy porch pictures.
Happy “Golden” Birthday, Hunter!
On August 20, 1997, at 3:14 p.m. via c-section, my first-born, Hunter James entered the world. I didn’t know it at the time as an 18-year-old new mother but Hunter was the first best decision of my life. I’ve told him that many times. He gave me purpose, a footing in life and direction when I needed it most. Now, it’s…
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