The bigger story behind the farm, the family, and the choices that brought me here.
Between garden projects, fishing trips, weekends with friends, and even a girls’ weekend in Branson, there has been a lot happening. I have been spending more time at Chris’s place, learning my way around country life, but I am also still making room for the things I have always enjoyed — friends, bowling, traveling, and…
For a long time, when I thought about adventures, I pictured big trips — long drives, new places, a lot of miles. But lately, adventures have started looking a little different. Sometimes they are just a Jeep ride away. Sometimes they are a quick weekend trip with no real plan other than exploring somewhere new….
This year’s garden is already looking a little different. Last year, I was growing herbs and a few veggies in containers on my deck. It was something I enjoyed, but it was still very much a city garden. This year feels different — this year, my garden is out at Chris’s place. There are actual…
The last few months have been a little different than I expected. I think things are starting to slow down a little. If you would have asked me in January, I never would have guessed how much my daily routine was about to change. The past few months have involved bottle feedings, diapers, baby goats…
September has been a little bit of everything. A little cooking. A little experimenting. A little time outside. And a lot of figuring out things I enjoy doing just because I enjoy doing them. Preserving Summer One of the things I’ve been having fun with lately is learning how to make food last longer. This…
After a few weeks of traveling, August was a little quieter. No big road trips. No long stretches of highway. Just time at home, enjoying the things that make everyday life good. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed. Back in the Kitchen One thing I realized after all the traveling is how much…
After months of staying close to home, it felt good to finally put some miles behind me again. The RV was ready. Bandit was ready. And on July 3rd, we loaded up and headed south. But before we really started the adventure, there was an important stop first — spending the Fourth of July with…
The RV has always been one of my favorite ways to explore. It has taken me on road trips, weekend adventures, and more memories than I ever expected when I first bought it. But after years of use, it was starting to show some wear. Especially the ceiling. Finding the Problem I had noticed some…
Life looks a little different right now. The calendar is quieter. The usual weekends away, races, and bigger adventures aren’t happening the way they normally do. So I’m finding new ways to enjoy the days I have. And honestly, there is something nice about slowing down a little. Making Home Better With a little extra…
A month ago, life looked completely different. I had a calendar full of plans. Bowling weekends. Races. Trips. Places to go and things to do. Then, almost overnight, everything changed. The world got smaller. The things I normally filled my time with aren’t happening anymore, and I am finding myself learning how to slow down,…
March started like any other month. The gym. Bowling weekends. Time with friends. Making plans. Life still felt pretty normal. But there was also a small question that had been sitting in the back of my mind for a couple of months. Asking Better Questions Earlier in the year, I had been invited to a…
Not every month needs a big adventure. Sometimes the best seasons are the ones where you’re just building, learning, and enjoying the life that’s already happening around you. Local Adventures Continue I’m still trying to find new places close to home whenever I can. Back in January, I made it out to J. Rieger &…