Category Archives: EVERY DAY FARM LIFE

~Ohio and Back Again~

We made it to Ohio and back safe and sound.  It was a very fun trip and all of us had a great time.  Sr. John Mary made her Perpetual Vows and it was so beautiful and touching.  I am very … Continue reading

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~Petruccelli Visit, Potatoe Harvest and Hops Picker~

I don’t ever remember harvesting potatoes so early since I’ve lived in Minnesota.  This year, after having almost no rain, when it did start to rain the already dead potatoes were starting to sprout.  In the end it turned out … Continue reading

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~This Skunk Won’t Be Eating Bees Any Longer~

I knew Caleb’s love for hunting and trapping would come in handy some day.  He recently eliminated two of the, who knows how many, skunks that have been dining on our honey bees.  We noticed the bees were agitated and … Continue reading

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~Eating What We Grow, Enjoying What We Do~

Hello from Minnesota.  Life is good and we thank God for  everything. Minnesota is certainly a land of extremes!  We were experiencing abnormal heat temps last week and then currently the opposite, meaning the kids are wearing coats this morning … Continue reading

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~Country Life~

Have you ever seen such a beautiful pair of little cowgirls?  Isabella and Kallie Jo were out enjoying the cool, beautiful weather this afternoon.  Once in a while you get a gorgeous, almost fall like day and it makes your heart … Continue reading

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~Whole Wheat Rolls and Bread~

Here is another whole wheat bread recipe that I have also been using.  Give it a try.  Make sure you have your oven pre heated before you put the buns in, so that they don’t “fall”. Dissolve: 2    Tablespoons yeast … Continue reading

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~Calves in Training etc..~

I was able to get some photo’s of the girls working the young steers the other day. These calves seem to work and listen better than the pure bred Jersey calves the girls have trained in the past.   The calves are Holstein crossed with … Continue reading

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~Happy Independence Day~

Stay Cool!  Know that life is good by golly and well worth living.    Don’t eat too much junk!  No pigging out:)   Have fun hanging out with friends and family!   See the beauty that surrounds you and thank … Continue reading

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