Our little lady was the only one who wanted to go trick or treating this year. It was really hard for me to believe that we are already done with the trick or treating age.  It seems like just yesterday I was holding a fuzzy little Pooh Bear (Trent) and a sweet little Tigger (Dylan).  The boys chose to instead spend …

October 30th is a special day around here.  It’s the birthday of our most furry family member. Yogi is everyone's best friend and favorite snuggle partner. I’ve always loved animals, but Yogi honestly makes me love them on a level that I sometimes question whether it’s normal.  The truth is, because of this furry…

I fell in love with farms when I moved to Illinois.  It was a combination of so many things that made up a lifestyle that I learned suited me far more then any city could.  I appreciated the time spent outdoors, the community that was needed for support in order to survive, and the way that each plant and animal s…

The things we remember are what we hold on to. And what we hold on to becomes the story of our lives. I often think how every day and every moment is a part of the story of our life, all the choices we make fill our pages and how every story has good, bad and even ordinary moments.  L ife will hand all of us o…

I have learned that love is so much more than hearing the words "I love you".  It is a look in Nate's eyes when he gets up in the morning and sees his family for the first time that day.  It is the way he touches me randomly just because he is near me. It is a smile for no reason across the r…