We Are Loving...

the farm life~

the beauty of an 1850's home complete with post and beam barn that is absolutely gorgeous!

the simple life~

together for learning and living, growing and harvesting not only gardens, but souls

the homesteading life~

nurturing our very own...chickens for fresh eggs, hogs for delicious bacon, goats for raw milk, and our newest venture of raw cow milk! We are satisfied with making our own mozzerella cheese, cottage cheese, culturing our own buttermilk, and (drumroll) butter!

Isn't this butter churn beautiful? She's an original from the 1940's, and she works like a charm! A dear friend passed her on to us, knowing that we would use her as we ought . Afterall, this isn't a relic for the shelf...it's meant to be used!

Meaningful Tasks

We all know the value of finding opportunity for the little ones to help with chores and projects...here Anna holds the rice bag while I fill it.

Isn't the vintage fabric great? Especially appropriate for the recipient...Grace.

"...boredom will be transformed into real interest when your children are given meaningful tasks of recreation or of service..." ~Karen Andreola, A Charlotte Mason Companion

Grandma's Apron

Here I am nursing my sweet 5 month old, Laura, and I've found a new use for my grandma's vintage apron!