The Beginning

OK, here it is...the very first post to our Blog...

Waking up in the country is entirely different than living in the suburbs-yes, we do hear a rooster and yes, the first thing I do (even though it is dark) is look out the window at the gorgeous mountains around us. The move we made here was the best thing we could have ever done for our family. The children have excelled and are so happy here it is wonderful.

I cannot believe what living on a farm nestled in a beautiful valley of mountain ranges and disconnecting the television has done for their minds! When there's not TV or video games to turn to, they are forced to create, use their hands and most of all, develop their talents.I know everyone thought we were crazy for moving to a rural farm area-but the results are amazing.

Our intentions with this move were first and foremost for our children and their futures. We wanted to teach them to be self sufficient and learn to create security for their own families one day. Secondly, we wanted our life to slow down a little so that we could focus on what is truly important in this life. And third, to be in a place that was small and intimate.

IT DOES EXIST!!!

We live in a place where everyone that drives by waves and smiles-and truly care. We can go downtown to the post office and we are called by name. It is truly a dream for us. There is nothing like walking around your acreage just to ground yourself. Or to walk out on a winter morning and find deer tracks in your front yard. It is truly peaceful here.

As a side effect, we have the greatest amenities...an ice cream shop with delicious ice cream where the whole family can get premium ice cream under five dollars and all go to a movie for ten dollars! (we have a large family!), We can buy fresh cheeses, and grow anything right here at home.

A little about us...we are a home schooling family of 8 and truly want our children’s education to be centered on their spiritual life. Something that is not easy to accomplish in the city or suburbs...getting back to basics was a must for us. Dad is directly involved with the children and has a strong relationship with each and every one of them. He makes a lot of sacrifices to ensure that the children have everything they could possibly need while still continuing to mold them and direct them in the most Godly and righteous way one could imagine. We are truly blessed to have him. Mom is at home and teaching 24 hours a day (sometimes literally!) not only in an educational sense, but to ensure that our children are raised to be self sufficient, skilled adults that contribute to society-not just receive.As time goes on, we will continue to keep everyone up on what's the latest and greatest from our homestead. Blessings!