A few weeks ago, the girls decided to have a “Girls Night” in which we would all dress up, do our hair and makeup, and eat a fancy supper. And considering we live on a cattle ranch and seldom get …

We moved the bred heifers Wednesday. The kids got out of school early and it was a gorgeous day so we took advantage of both. I only wish I’d remembered to take my camera as my iPhone doesn’t do it …

Today is Mom’s birthday. And to help her celebrate, I thought we’d go over a few of the things that make her a wonderful mom. First, she’s always there for you. This week alone, she took Grandma to a doctor’s …

The pens at the feed efficiency testing center have filled up with bulls, so I thought I would show you how we process the new arrivals. Right after the cattle arrive, we move them to their pen which is filled …

Saturday was a lovely day…if you enjoy cold, damp, windy, rainy, miserable conditions. And as luck would have it, my younger son had a football game. And, I am obviously not the best football mom because it never even crossed …

October 1st means the start of the busy season at the feed efficiency testing barns. It’s an exciting time for sure! This year, we are pleased to be hosting the Iowa Angus Association Bull Test and those bulls arrived Wednesday. …

Every time I ask Joe what he wants for supper he says Pea Green Soup in a very cheery voice. It always drives me a little crazy cause I really am completely out of ideas and would like to know …

The girls thought it would be a good idea to sleep outside one night last week. The weather was unseasonably warm and the night was clear, so I said go for it. The girls were prepared. They had their Bible. …

It’s been a busy week around the ranch this week. It all started Friday night when the Hays kids showed up. Jessica and Abby decided it would be a good night to sleep outside… and I think they would have …

(Note: Beck and Craig went to New Zealand this week to train a group of people on how to collect ultrasound images. This is an email she sent to the kids about their travels.) Craig got on the computer this …