Imagine

Some of the best memories I have from childhood, were made making crafts. My mom kept my craft supplies stocked and never told me when to or not to, but simply encouraged me to use my imagination...

Our children are all under the age of 6 and don't keep up with their mess the way that I wish they would, and of course, cleaning bits of paper scraps and wiping glue, paint or whatever else off of surfaces they don't belong on isn't ideal, but watching them play with paper plates and construction paper for hours instead of store bought toys makes it all worth it. 

(Flower, chicken, lion)

-Ma Fern

Bringin' home the bacon

About a week ago Pa brought home the bacon and then some...

 (Tongue, kidney, liver)

Now, we dont typically eat a lot of red meat but we know some country folk, who know some other country folk, who kindly offered us some of their extra boar which is an offer you do not refuse. 

The children and I stayed home while Pa went to north county to help butcher a few boar, and brought back enough meat to last us a few months. We couldn't be more grateful!

We Q'd some ribs with a dry rub put on the night prior and then tossed them in the oven with BBQ sauce, whipped up some garlic and rosemary mashed potatoes and asparagus...HOLY PORK! A meal to remember... simple, and SO good! 

- Ma Fern

Fear Not...

This is Elliott, our more cautious one. He is our first born and I can't help but feel like my over protective tendencies, when he was an infant, are somewhat to blame for his cautious attributes.  But, time and confidence have a way of working those things out. This was one of those days, where a leap of faith was made and he felt so good, which of course, feels so good for Pa and I.

-Ma Fern