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This was our year of the morning glory. Elsie had This was our year of the morning glory. Elsie had a vision and planted seeds around our kitchen garden, around the teepee and up a post of our porch. Stunning and long lasting and aptly named. They really are glorious!
A year ago my folks had me take home my wedding dr A year ago my folks had me take home my wedding dress that had been hanging in their basement for 19 years. (A reasonable request.) When I got it back I said, “I’m putting that on for our 20th anniversary!” And it just grew into a whole fun thing. (More of the story is on our blog. :)
Hattie has found a loophole! You cannot swing duri Hattie has found a loophole! You cannot swing during school, but you can do your school on the swing…especially on these glorious fall days!
Elias on a Monday morning: “Mom, what can I do t Elias on a Monday morning: “Mom, what can I do that’s fun?” “Your chores, Elias.” “Well, no, I was thinking like eat a donut.” “But we have no donuts in the house.” “Then there is nothing fun for me to do!”
I BARTERED!!! I’ve been wanting a wagon for haul I BARTERED!!! I’ve been wanting a wagon for hauling apples and pears from our back orchard and had my eyes on this one but the price was a little too much. So I messaged the lady and asked if I could pay half the price in farm goods: a frozen pastured chicken, a dozen eggs, apple butter and a bar of goat milk soap. She agreed and I was thrilled. When I went to pick it up her high school son and his friend were waiting for me in the driveway. I think they wanted to see the woman who was paying in chicken. 🐓 But I am so pleased! I can’t wait to keep moving the needle in this direction…
Ivar has 8 week old bunnies for sale: Silver Fox/D Ivar has 8 week old bunnies for sale: Silver Fox/Dutch cross, and they are adorable! Ready to go to their forever home, just drop us a line at beccagroves@gmail.com Would make great pets or breeding stock!
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  • September 23, 2025
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Our Family’s 20th Birthday

  • September 19, 2025
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Grandma and Grandpa’s Big Bus

  • September 9, 2025
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I had a dream come true that I hand’t known to dream before. A big bus pulled onto our farm, and out poured all sorts of special friends from my…
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Conquering Cars

  • August 21, 2025
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We arrived in Denver at the Marriot Hotel and got our van upacked and settled in to our booth. If anyone has ever manned a booth before, you know this…
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The Lord is in All Things

  • July 30, 2025
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There are so many times in life where you think you’re doing one thing, but actually, God is teaching you another. I’m old enough and have walked with the Lord long…
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The Homestead Festival

  • July 6, 2025
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We had an incredible time at the Homestead Festival. It was our first time attending and the whole weekend stands out as remarkable and so special. We ran the Gather…
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On the Road Again!

  • June 22, 2025
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When we returned from this 13 day trip, Elsie let me know that we spent 49 hours in the car, not including any shorter errand trips. Rory let me know…
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The Farm and Family Fair 2025

  • May 29, 2025
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I’m going to start with these two pictures below because when I think of this fair I simply think, “I had such a good time.” And I think these pictures…
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