Faith Family & Beef

She’s Not Like the Others

This kid - she's not like my others. I mean, obviously they're all unique, but the older two are very similar in their love of all things creepy crawly, honing their survival skills, and wearing jeans. This one - she doesn't love all the things creepy crawly. She's not interested in honing her ... READ the POST

When the Power’s Away, These Ranchers Will Play?

As I walked to the barn to do chores Friday evening, I thought to myself “I should really get some water ready, there’s no way we’ll have power tomorrow if the wind blows like they’re predicting." If it was the thought that counted, we’d have been golden. But alas, in situations like this, ... READ the POST

Ground Beef & Pumpkin Soup

Full disclosure this savory soup is virtually the same as our Beef & Butternut Squash Soup. The only major differences are that in this one the beef is ground and the squash is pumpkin. I know I probably shouldn't meddle with something as good as beef and butternut squash soup, but hear me ... READ the POST

This savory soup is virtually the same as our Beef & Butternut Squash Soup. The major differences are that the beef is ground and the squash is pumpkin.

There’s Still Joy

Last week I wrote… “Today is Thanksgiving and we're not with family bellied up to the table like these cows at the cake line. The weather foiled our plans for travel this week, and while I can't say I'm happy about it, I am thankful. I'm thankful for our family who loves us unconditionally ... READ the POST

Ranchin’ in a Winter Wonderland

Cake sirens ring, are you listening?On the hills, snow is glisteningA beautiful sightCow's are happy tonightRanchin' in a winter wonderland Who doesn't love a good parody? Anyway... This past week was Thanksgiving and we had big plans to travel and be with family. However, our plans were ... READ the POST

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

One time a few years ago, I ran us completely out of powdered hot chocolate mix. I do that sometimes - accidentally run us out of pantry staples. Then I have to think outside the box to make things. As was the case when I ran us out of hot chocolate mix. Sometimes the resulting outside-the-box, ... READ the POST