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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 …

Beck, Heather, Mom, the kids and I all got together yesterday afternoon to make Christmas goodies. We had such a great time! Mom’s house is the perfect place to make all the treats. Although I think we covered every available …

Aunt Bon had mentioned Dad, Mom, Jessica, Cody, and I being in Texas during Jessica’s birthday. So I thought I could give everyone a recap of our trip! After we got the bulls loaded up we pulled out of the …

Our church had their annual Christmas Program Sunday night. It was absolutely amazing. I love our church’s Christmas Program! We have these wonderful ladies at our church who are very creative and they come up with a skit to bring …

Today is Jessica’s birthday. She is officially a teenager! And she just happens to be in Texas right now celebrating with her family. (They didn’t go to Texas just for Jessica’s birthday. They had to haul some cattle down and …