Not Looking Back

With updates (seriously short and not detailed enough) about the kids complete. I can move on and forward with the blog. No more looking back, it's my mantra.

Earl, basically over a weekend, became a chicken farmer and we are forming a partnership with my parents and buying into the family business. It's dirty work, but the rewards will be plenty. Although not everything  nothing has went smoothly in regards to our move, our biggest family lesson is that we are one. We can survive together, through whatever life throws our way.  And that feels good. This feels good.

Mill Creek HomeGrown 

Playing Catch Up, Part III

Morgann's turn. The littlest firecracker is 7. A lover of animals, but especially horses. Morgann participated in riding lessons over the last year and a half. She couldn't wait to move to the farm because she wanted a horse to be the first farm purchase. We haven't gotten there quite yet, but we are working on it.

She too, is playing soccer with a group of kids whose parents were my teammates! I'm getting a dose of what Earl lived in La Grande and it's awesome. Morgann is a second grader and works hard to learn. She keeps up and does so with a smile on her face.

Happy 7th Birthday! 

Playing goalie! 

Playing Catch Up, Part II

This is our 8 year old, MaKenna. Growing and thriving and learning and loving. MaK started third grade here at Toledo Elementary School and has also made friends. MaK is currently playing soccer and of course, I'm coaching. She plays defender and despite her size keeps up with the biggest players. MaKenna is genuine and happy. 

In August MaKenna went to her first concert, Taylor Swift at Century Link. Thank you to Aunt Michelle. The girl loved it! 

Enjoying T-Swift

Fun with JJ at T-Swift 

My little defender! 

Here we are. Farmers.

...Right in the middle of our perfectly happy life, the five of us sat down one night in May of this year for a real deep family discussion.  We talked about farming.  What it would be like. How our life would change. Who we would miss. What our new schools would be like. If jobs were available for Mom. The joy of having Dad around in the summer.  The weather over here. And whether or not we all wanted to jump right in...


So here we are, Mill Creek Farm(ers). And it just happens to be National Farmers Day!

2015, Hello. Happy. New. Year!

We rang in 2015 last night. Family style. Perfection. The Holidays have been great, but with the new year. I'm yearning for some more organization and discipline. Maybe I'll wait until January 7? But why wait. Today is the day. Which seems to ring true in most of what I'm seeing, online. Live in the moment. For god sake, put the phone down. LIVE! NOW! Enjoy, today. #truth

Well, Hello!

Talk about catching up to do.
I think I will skip the catch up.
We're Back!

Things I've Google'd Lately.

1. Freezing Peaches and substitutes for fruit fresh. 2. Best defense set up for U10 select soccer. 3. Entertainment for smaller children while Mom coaches bigger kid. 4. Jake Owen 5. How to disengage repeat on iPhone 6. Spin routines 7. Training guide for relay races 8. Blue Moon Birthday Party ideas 9. Fun lunch ideas 10. La Grande Flag Football schedule 11. Dance Arts Inc. 12. Board commitments, rules and regulations 13. Strawberry pie recipe 14. National Fire News 15. Northeastern Oregon trails 16. Kids Mt Trek bike

Taken at 6:00A while trail running! My favorite outlet!