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Fishing

The paint project is complete. It looks super! Josh is now picking strawberries. Later on, he has a weeding project. I am planning on giving him a whole day off to FISH tomorrow. He earned it, he deserves it, and we love fresh fish. I will do another Strawberry short cake to celebrate the completion […]

June 11, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Painting

Project Paint is underway. So far the greenhouse, and three dogs houses have been completed. Next is the bunny hutch and chicken house. My Grandson is a painting machine. Next summer, we just may paint the old red barn.  Thanks Josh! We appreciate all the help.

June 10, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Welcome Moose

I like wood carvings. So…….on my birthday, this guy came to live at our farm.  He is a classic!

June 7, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, News

Amish Country

We are home from a short trip to Amish country in Indiana. We brought back honey, maple syrup, and home made egg noodles. I so love to see the beautiful well tended gardens. Each visit I learn more from the Amish way of doing things. The key to no weeds in the gardens is having […]

June 5, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Happy June

There is a lot going on for us this month. My Grandson is graduating,  my son and his family are visiting, we are both officiating at a wedding, and the garden has begun to produce. Our big project is to pick all the strawberries before the bad birds can get them. That means strawberry shortcake, […]

June 1, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, Garden, Great Pyrs, Herds and Flocks, Kitchen, News

Cokato’s Memorial Day Observance

My Husband spoke for God and country at the Cokato  Memorial Day Service. Bob is a Viet Nam veteran and had a twenty year career in the US. Air Force.   His speech had a lot to say to everybody. He did good, real good! Here is a copy of his speech.   Thank you Commander […]

May 28, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, News

Shopping

I have to go shopping for a dress and high heels. We are officiating at a wedding in June. Since my life is spent in jeans, boots, and tennis shoes, none of which will work for the Pastor Lady, it is time to shop.  I need a dress or skirt and jacket that can be […]

April 29, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Good News

The Good News is that we have hundreds of honey bees working on our plum and cherry trees. There has been much concern about this year’s pollination because of the lack of bees. I am relieved and grateful to see so many bees on my fruit trees. We had tried to get several professional bee […]

April 12, 2012 · Sarah · One Comment
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Homemade Soap

The new batch of homemade soap is ready to go. My favorite for summer is Eucalyptus and Mint.  It contains olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, shea and cocoa butter, eucalyptus, peppermint and spearmint essential oils and organic peppermint leaves.  It does great things for the skin! There is info on the soaps on our […]

April 11, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Pilgrim The Poodle

Pilgrim, the poodle, smells like a plum. I received a free bottle of Plum Shampoo for dogs.  Bob used it on Pilgrim.  Our poodle likes to roll in nasty dead things. It is better to smell like a Plum! Wondering how long that will last.????

April 4, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: News