The horizon lays ahead of me. It’s open, exciting, yet at the same time unknown. Heading into another big life change brings a lot of transitions and emotions, as well as closing doors behind me. It sure feels good, but it’s also scary at the same time. Lately life has had a lot of change and… Continue reading {Shatterproof}
I am fortunate to be surrounded by amazing women who coach, encourage and lift me up. I am so blessed to have so many amazing girlfriends I can turn to at any time, and I try to never take it for granted. Of course, I also have the most incredible sister in the world that… Continue reading {Just Be You}
This weekend was a big moment in my life. It was the last harvest on our family farm. My parents will be moving to town in the next few months, which is so exciting for them. My dad has put in years of hard work, and it’s time for a break and to have less… Continue reading {Farm Life + Scenes from the Last Harvest}
Christmas seems to sneak up on me every year. Once again I was that person finishing my list on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. How does this happen every year?! And then the special holiday is gone in a flash. This year was no different, and I can’t believe it’s already over! I kicked off the holiday… Continue reading {Merry Merry}
Harvest is one of my absolutely favorite times of year. It brings back so many great memories of my childhood of combine rides with my dad, the lights in the field late at night and the smell of a bountiful harvest. And now that I am an adult, I get to help with actually completing harvest,… Continue reading {Farm Girl at Heart}
As I sit down and relax for the first time today, I cannot stop smiling. Today was my 29th birthday, and it was an absolute celebration! It truly has been birthday week! It started Monday night with a party with my co-workers, continued into Tuesday night as my bible study girls celebrated me and capped off my… Continue reading {A Day of Celebration!}
On the first day of this new year, I want to take time to adequately reflect on 2013 and all the blessings I experienced. Thinking about this past year, I can honestly say it was a year full of amazing moments, although it took me time to fully embrace this perspective. At the same time,… Continue reading {A New Year, A New Me}
Thankfulness. This word means something different to many of us. And this year it has taken on a whole new meaning for me. This Thanksgiving week I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I am thankful for in my life. This past year I have been more intentional to be thankful for the… Continue reading {Thankfulness}
Recently I spent a weekend at home in Northwest Iowa at my parent’s farm where I grew up. The best part of my weekend? Learning how to drive a tractor! You may be thinking, you grew up on a farm and have never driven a tractor? In high school I was involved in quite a… Continue reading {Officially Iowa Farm Grown}
Last weekend I spent Saturday in Pella to host a baby shower for Kayla, my sister-in-law. So this means I have big news (that I don’t think I have shared yet)…I am SO EXCITED to be an aunt! Can you tell?! And it gets even better…the first baby in my family is going to be… Continue reading {Celebrating Baby J!}
Iowa Farm Grown 