I love to cook; I like to come up with different things or ways of cooking things. While I sit here and think of what my “go to” meals are and how to make them I realize my methods are …

We put together the bull flyer today and I mean all day! We started in the morning copying them off and hoping to be done before the kids got home from school. It was going according to plan! It was …

It’s cold outside. So to take my mind off the chill in the air, I decided to find some pictures of summertime. Look at all the green grass! And the slick, happy cows! And the riders in T-shirts! Boy, I’m …

We moved a group of cows from one stalk field to another a couple days ago. It was a beautiful day and the boys were happy to help. Down the road we went. And into the new field they go. …

I’m not a master chef. You could ask anyone in my family and they would agree. See, I’m more a “One-Dish-Wonder” type cook. If I can make a meal and have it on the table in 30 minutes while dirtying …

Our school hosted an archery shoot this week. Teams from across southern Iowa participated. Archery has become a fairly popular sport across the state. A lot of 4-H clubs have archery, but this is actually through the schools. Students in …

I love Christmas vacation for many reasons. Celebrating the birth of our Savior, spending time with family and friends, eating scrumptious foods, opening presents…But I love it for another reason, too. I get to work cattle with my kids. Now, …

It’s hard to believe Christmas has already come and gone! But what a wonderful time we had. We all went to Mom and Dad’s Christmas morning to have breakfast and open presents. Grandma Lois (she’s 95) was down, so that’s …

We had the most gorgeous sunset last night. It was as if there was a fire in the sky. I was sitting in the living room watching “The Virginian” when it caught my attention so I had to step outside …

Last night was the Science Fair for our middle school students. I absolutely love the science fair. We hadn’t had one for several years, but last year, Mrs. Bentley brought it back! And I really didn’t think the kids could …