I have mentioned before how much my son loves his birthday — I even wrote a blog on it. But there is one thing he loves even more: a day off school, especially an unplanned one. The …

The cold and flu bug invaded our house. It started with Garen sneezing and cold symptoms for a couple days. He then passed it to Louis over deer hunting, and I thought I had avoided it this …

We had our first snow of the season yesterday here in Wisconsin. Well, it was actually more of a snowstorm — gusty winds, heavy wet snow which turned to icy rain. Not a …

How long does it take to get settled into a new house? It’s not quite a week since we officially moved in, and we still have stuff scattered everywhere. I feel like we’ve been …

How can it be nearing the end of June? How are we almost halfway through the year already? Days tend to get a little hectic this time of year. We have the usual farm work, but then add in …

            I love that our cows can enjoy time on pasture. They sure do seem to enjoy it too. …

“Hi Jenny. It's Aunt Lila. I'm digging up and splitting some hostas. Would you like some?”             My aunt is 91, …

            Do you know the type of friends that you don't get to see often, but when you do, you pick up right where you left off? …

I took full advantage of the nice weather we've been having and saddled up my horse, Scotch.             That first ride after …

It warmed up enough that my little helper came out of winter hibernation.              She started to come outside last fall while I …

            There's been growing chatter in the neighborhood about A2 milk.  …

            Tell me you're a farmer without telling me you're a farmer. …

            We found a unique character to fill a very unique position.  …

            Happy New Year!             Garen has been a part of Wisconsin Junior Holsteins for …

            This year, part of my gift-giving list was to some of the great people who help make the farm run throughout the year — from …

            This past weekend, we snuck in one more project.             It was one …

Holidays are always hectic on the farm.             We hurry up to get chores finished in time to run to holiday dinner where we enjoy …

It’s official. We have a teenager in the house.             What does a farmer teenager want to do on his birthday? But, of …

            What has been happening on the farm?             Do I dare say? …

Last week was National 4-H Week, and some of my friends were sharing old 4-H photos.             It stirred up my curiosity, so I dug out …