I was looking back through some pictures and I came across this one for 2010. It made me smile. These punks look so little! And please tell me who on earth was in charge of these children. I mean, they’ve …
Beef Sausage Recipes
Growing up, we had beef sausage for meals and I didn’t think anything about it. I assumed everyone ate beef sausage. It wasn’t till I was much older that I realized most of the civilized world ate pork sausage. In …
Working the Larson Calves
We worked the Larson calves yesterday. And I love to work the Larson calves because I love to see how they’re growing. These calves are commercial cavles sired by Werner Family Angus bulls. And, not to brag or anything, but …
Our Little Getaway
Last weekend Joe, the kids and I decided to go on a little trip in Des Moines. It actually was more like I was going crazy stuck inside all the time and I really needed to just get away! I …
Sending out the Flyers
We sent out the bull flyers yesterday. And to send out the bull flyers, it is necessary for us to recruit the most qualified, most experienced, most capable staff we can find. It is a daunting search. We spend hours, …
The Bulls are Priced
I’m just so excited about our new barn! We put the bulls in there last week and I am happy to report that they are enjoying their new pens. It has been COLD here, but the bulls seem happy and …
The Chopping Ice-Capades
Will was in Nebraska ultrasounding cattle all week, which meant the kids and I were in charge of things around here. Our job was to make sure the waterers were working and that all the critters were taken care of. …
A New Recipe?
Abby wanted to make a dessert yesterday, and by golly, a dessert sure sounded good to me. So, Abby went in search of a yummy little recipe and came up with this cake. Now, I’ve heard the cake she found …
A Thursday Recipe
Good morning! How is everyone this morning? Good I hope. I’m sitting here in my nice warm office listening to the cold, unsympathetic wind howling outside my window and I decided I should share with you a nice, hearty, easy, …










