Author: Martha

Growing/Harvesting Potatoes

Growing/Harvesting Potatoes

We tried 2 new & different methods of growing potatoes this year. One method was a no till straw bale method. You put straw down, plant/bury the potatoes in the straw & that’s it! Then it’s super easy to harvest also, no digging! The second 

4H Awards

4H Awards

Logan & Keira at the 4H Drive Through Awards Ceremony. Logan got a plaque & Keira got a cooking/baking prize basket for her cookies that got selected to go to State Ribbons explained: Dark purple & White mean Grand Champion. The Dark Purple is Champion. 

2 Week Meal Plan 10/11 – 10/24

2 Week Meal Plan 10/11 – 10/24

Su 10/11 – Meatloaf & mashed potatoes (this keeps getting pushed back, we did a roast last week because I had bought one on sale). M 10/12 – Lasagna & garlic bread (again, got pushed back from last week) Tu 10/13 – Pizza Wed 10/14 

Christian Skate Night Pictures

Christian Skate Night Pictures

We loved Christian Skate Night last night & there was a great turnout! McKaylee even came back to visit for it!! Ellenor also got to try out her skates for the first time!! We don’t normally hang out in the arcade, but as a treat 

An Owl (and Finding Joy)

An Owl (and Finding Joy)

A couple nights ago Grant & I were both awake at 12:30 am. I had just tucked Ellie back into bed. Grant says, “Do you hear that owl?” I sat up, eager to listen to it (my hearing is not the best & while I’m 

A New Job…

A New Job…

I recently started a new part time job. It’s been 17 years since I’ve worked outside the house. I’ve done a number of things over the years, but always from home. It’s different! I’m thankful that it’s very part time…only 4-9 hours a week. What 

Turkey/Ham Cheese Bread

Turkey/Ham Cheese Bread

We hosted a potluck this past weekend & one of our kids asked if I would make Ham & Cheese Bread. It’s great for potlucks & get togethers. I haven’t made it in a while, but it’s always a hit!! In the past we’ve made 

The Chosen

The Chosen

My parents bought the DVD of The Chosen for us recently. How many of you have seen it? We watched it over the past few weeks. There are 8 episodes that are all just under an hour each. Each episode focuses on different people that 

Hiccups

Hiccups

I don’t get the hiccups very often (maybe a couple times a year). But when I do….they last so long! Anyone else? I have heard a lot of tricks for getting rid of hiccups, but the only thing that has ever worked is a spoonful