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There’s something about fresh snow that makes people think farm life slows down in winter. Quiet mornings. Warm cozy barns. Maybe a mug of coffee while animals magically take care of themselves. Reality check: chores don’t stop because it snowed, and most barns are not heated. (Artificial heat is actually not healthy for your livestock!)…
This year has been full of unexpected turns. May brought the passing of Collin’s 93‑year‑old grandmother, and that loss quietly kicked off a season of big changes around the farm. Between family things and helping where we were needed, the entire growing season felt thrown off. Nothing quite ran on its normal rhythm, and the…
Well… hi again, friends. It’s been a good minute since I’ve shared anything here. I promise I didn’t disappear on purpose, life just kind of picked me up by the shoulders this fall and said, “Hang on tight!” And just a heads-up before we dive in: this isn’t like any of my usual posts, more…
There are moments on the farm that feel like the whole world pauses, and the day Bessie had her calf was one of them. Having a new life come into the world is always humbling, but when it’s your own cow, on your own land, it’s something even more special. Welcoming the Calf Bessie delivered…
Hey friends, Let’s be real, this soap thing? It wouldn’t be possible without my girls. My herd of Mini Nubians is the heartbeat of my mornings, the reason I’ve got creamy goat milk in my fridge, soaps, and honestly, a daily source of laughter (and sometimes chaos). So today, I want to introduce you to…
I know, I know… a mid-month blog post? Who even am I? Am I getting better at blogging more consistently???Ok, the truth is after a sweet little photo session last week, I just couldn’t wait until the end of the month to share. This wasn’t your typical “everyone line up and smile” kind of shoot….
Hey friends, I’ve been working on something new behind the scenes, something a little different, a little out of my comfort zone, but so exciting… and I think it’s time I finally shared it with you. I’ve started making handcrafted soaps and whipped tallow. Yep. Made right here on the farm, in small batches, using…
Hey friends, remember me? It’s been a hot minute since I’ve sat down to write a blog post. Life around here has been, well… very muddy boots and milking pails, if you catch my drift. Somewhere between raising baby goats, tending the garden, chasing chickens, and whipping up batches of soaps and whipped tallow, blogging…
Right before Christmas, I had the incredible honor of being the photographer for our county Assessor’s retirement party! After dedicating so many years to serving our community, she has decided to step back, enjoy life at a slower pace, and spend more time with her family. It was a bittersweet moment to witness someone so…
Celebrating Bella: A Senior Photoshoot to Remember I was thrilled to end the year photographing the lovely Miss Bella during her visit to West Virginia from sunny Florida. Senior photoshoots are always special, but this one felt extra meaningful. Capturing such an important milestone in Bella’s life was truly an honor. Bella is a beautiful…