Author Archives: Stephanie

Potato diggers

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Stephanie

What does the 4 year old do when digging potatoes? She digs… She digs…a hole To…. Lay in!

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Grand

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Stephanie

Having grand babies is…well…grand!!  I love having them underfoot, I love watching them interact with everything here on the farm.  One of their favorite things is when we have puppies.  The kids love to hold the puppies.  They love to … Continue reading →

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Is there anything cuter…

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Stephanie

There are many things in life I find delight in, good food, beautiful art, nature, quiet time… to name a few.  However, there isn’t much that comes close to watching newborn piglets scamper about. Less than a day old and … Continue reading →

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Going for a swim

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Stephanie

We are blessed to have just over 14 acres of land, which is bordered by a river and an old trestle trail.  We took an impromptu hike yesterday down to the river.  We like to let the dogs take turns … Continue reading →

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our pups…

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Stephanie

Over the past 13 + years we have been raising Golden Retrievers I have been constantly reminded why I love the breed.  I never have to worry about the kids or my constant flow of grandchildren and visitors.  The dogs … Continue reading →

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Projects

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Stephanie

With all the new shelters being milled/ built, its sparked all kinds of creative energy in the kids. One kid is building a new movable pen for some of his rabbits. Another of my sons decided I needed a new … Continue reading →

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Mizerly…

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Stephanie

The dog shelter we built, many years ago, finally needed to be taken down.  We needed something new for the dogs.  What does a new dog shelter have to do with being “Mizerly”?  Should I say… thrifty… or cheap?  No… … Continue reading →

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Co-Parenting

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Stephanie

Pigs are herd animals.  They all have individual personalities, clear likes and dislikes.  Yet they do not like to be alone.  They will talk to each other, fight with each other even bicker for the favored sleeping position in the … Continue reading →

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Progress…

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Stephanie

There has been some progress made on the new dwelling for my chicks..err…hens.

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New Home for Turkeys

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Stephanie

One of our boys have been wanting to raise turkeys.  Guess it’s time for another shelter.  Check out the new digs!

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