Family Life, Reflections, & Homeschooling

Teaching that Work is Fun!

Teaching that Work is Fun!

Today after regular school, I thought REAL LIFE school should start by teaching that work is fun!  So many people today (including…

Hunting Season Begins

Hunting Season Begins

I am trying to clean out my freezer to make more room for the venison I hope that my boys will bring…

Hunting for Self Sustainability

Hunting for Self Sustainability

Hunting for self sustainability is nothing new.  Obtaining food for the table has always been our family’s primary reason for hunting.  The first…

Hunting Families

Hunting Families

Hunting Families bring a lot to the table!   When Scott and  I first married, I resented that he hunted SO much.  Seriously, when…

Sighting in Flintlock Adventure

Sighting in Flintlock Adventure

Beautiful weather Sunday afternoon.  We spent it sighting in Scott’s flintlock for hunting season.  He does not want to miss that awesome…

The Kitchen Garden

The Kitchen Garden

At our house we keep more than one kitchen garden to grow food for our large family. What Is a Kitchen Garden?…

Father’s Day Canoe Trip

Father’s Day Canoe Trip

Happy Father’s Day to all you great and necessary fathers out there!  I wanted this year’s Father’s Day to be memorable and…

A Fun Day with the Family

A Fun Day with the Family

After a long week of preparing for the wedding party, playing and reading with little ones, preparing recipes for upcoming DVDs, writing…

Party in the Pasture?

Party in the Pasture?

My day began just like any other Wednesday. Planning the day, checking my calendar, school with the kids, answering emails, making lunch…

A Mountain Experience

A Mountain Experience

We were blessed to enjoy a little get away for a few days with no interruptions ( except for calls about Scott’s…