We got off to a late start this duck season, starting out the season on the trip in the previous post. The following Sunday afternoon, Caleb and I set out on a local scouting trip to find some ducks. We left in plenty of time and I even brought a truck gun just in case we saw a pheasant, as it was opening pheasant hunting weekend as well.  We started in an area we knew pretty well. Checking a new spot we drove past in the spring and a few other spots we have hunted in the pas

I wasn’t sure how to start this post, so I am going to try something new. “And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23. This is something I struggle with from time to time and this is one of those instants.  South Dakota non-resident waterfowl licenses are not the easiest thing to obtain. If you are not a resident you have to apply for a lottery drawing with several options for different zones

There aren't many adventures I would like to do on my own, I'm very content going on adventures with/for the kids.  But, when the opportunity for a lifelong childhood dream presented itself, I had to take it! With much encouragement from Kevin and a major boost from my guardian angel (getting hurt would not be convenient), I asked our horse riding instructor if she would take the challenge of teaching me to ride. Our horse instructor has really taken our family under her wing

Since moving to South Dakota one of my favorite new activities is dove hunting. The first fall out here Caleb and I stumbled upon some...

This post is a little late, but with how things have been lately I am just a little behind in pretty much everything right now. I am not...

As we roll through spring and start preparing for a busy summer, we are faced with some different changes. We have gone through many...

The past year or so, I have had the blessing of reconnecting with my brother, in a way. Growing up, we were pretty close for being 5...

This post is a little late. Life has been crazy lately, in a good way, so I can’t complain. But this blog has taken a backseat to more...

Growing up, I was so fortunate to have a dad that really fostered my need for adventure. From waiting for him on Friday afternoons in the...

Over the last year I have been researching and trying to figure out this whole sourdough thing. I kept hearing people say, “it's so...

After moving to South Dakota and having younger kids, the opportunities to travel and explore new areas to hunt have been few and far...

Kevin has always enjoyed watching hunting shows and it's something the kids have grown fond of. Eli especially took to watching deer...

It was a perfect afternoon on the prairie. Sunny, 60 degrees, and a nice northwest wind steadily blowing. Eli, Caleb, and I decided to...

The second half of September is always my favorite time of year. Duck hunting is one of those things that I never really seem to stop...

WOW! What a summer. It seems to have flown by in the blink of an eye, and we didn't waste a second of it. Fairs, parks, picnics, horses,...

Well it has been quite the busy summer so far. We never sign up for too many things since we don't enjoy running around a whole lot, but...

I am going to start with an update just in case anyone is wondering. This spring, we kind of had the turkey season that never was. Eli...

Now, we have all ‘been there done that’ with the diaper bag. We know the essentials and what our littles will need on an everyday outing....

I had my first set back with the garden this season. Some unforeseen financial burdens popped up and I decided I just couldn't spend the...

Another aspect of our homesteading adventure is making my own herbal remedies. I really enjoy learning how things in nature can help heal...