My parents were in town a few weeks ago. It was a lot of fun! We decided to take the boys to Thanksgiving Point Farm Country. There is a petting zoo, wagon ride, and a pony ride. The boys really loved the pony ride. They wanted to go over and over again. I had to explain … Continue reading »
Melissa Gallo Photography. Our horses at Lakeside Ranch and Resort. My parents are ranchers, they own a number of cows, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, and Shetland ponies on over 1000 acres. They breed and sell a specific horse breed…. Rocky Mountain Horses. This breed has a smooth gait and good temperament. Many parents have contacted … Continue reading »
Our yard is full of spring dandelions! I had no idea about this little Utah treasure. The kids are in heaven with all the flowers popping up. I had each of the boys gather a bag full this morning. It was really quiet for about 30 minutes…. miracle around here! Garrett was so proud. Here … Continue reading »
The boys have been missing our Florida Farms the last few weeks. I have been really missing them too. Little boys need wide open spaces to run and and explore. That is the thing I miss the most about Florida right now. The mountains are beautiful and there are some amazing hikes in the Millcreek … Continue reading »
My youngest son (3 yrs old) woke up at around 11 pm last night with a barking cough. Every parent dreads the sound! You instantly know it’s going to be a long night. Sleep goes right out the window…. and it sure did for me. I immediately brought him into my bed and began to … Continue reading »
We left this morning and headed down south about an hour to Mapleton, Ut. There is a lot of farm land in this area and it is absolutely beautiful. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. Too bad my husband works in North Salt Lake or this would be perfect place to have a little … Continue reading »
Our life has been a little crazy lately. I had to make a last minute flight to Florida for the closing of our Florida home. I left Grant with my in-laws for 4 days and decided to bring Garrett with me. Not sure if that was the best decision. The flight was long and the … Continue reading »
The boys are not in regular school right now, so we signed them up for ski school at Brighton Ski Resort. The resort is only about 45 minutes from our home. They have 2 cousins that are also signed up in the same class. Pretty cool I think. The boys have been a little bored … Continue reading »
We recently moved across country from Tampa, FL to Salt Lake City, UT. It has been a very busy and stressful time. My husband has relocated to Salt Lake City for a legal job with hopes that our family work/ life balance will improve. He worked long hours at a big law firm in Tampa, … Continue reading »
Our house is officially under contract in Tampa,FL!! Crazy. We have been staying up at my parents ranch for the last week. The boys love coming up to Lakeside Ranch, what we call our 1000 acre ranch in Citrus County Florida. A little boys paradise…. horses, goats, trucks, tractors, burn piles, golf carts, cabins, dirt, … Continue reading »
We headed up to my parents Inverness Ranch for Thanksgiving. Our weekend was filled with great food, pony rides, hay rides, atv rides, alligator spotting, coyote shooting, camping, crafting, and many more activities. I made a Homemade Green Bean Casserole (Gluten Free) and a Homemade Pumpkin Cake (Gluten Free). They were DELICIOUS! I still need … Continue reading »
Picture Source My oldest son caught a nasty upper respiratory infection about 2 weeks ago. It may have been bronchitis, whooping cough, or RSV. It didn’t get TOO serious, but it was persistent and stubborn. We managed pretty good at home with our arsenal of natural medicines and healthy diet. Seems like many of these … Continue reading »
Cod liver Oil is my #2 Superfood. I consider it a Brain Superfood. Here’s why… So what is cod liver oil? Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement derived from liver of cod fish. As with most fish oils, it has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A and vitamin D. It has historically … Continue reading »
Now that both my boys are in school my life is busy and hectic. They are dropped off at different times and on different days, sometimes I feel crazy! It is well worth it! I love the few hours all to myself, 3 days a week. Don’t get me wrong, I love my boys, but … Continue reading »
Is not easy. We were in Inverness a few days ago and Grant was set on catching a baby goat. At first I sent him out into the goat field to do it all by himself. He was successful and caught this really cute pure white baby goat. I thought that would be … Continue reading »
Today the boys really wanted to go visit Mimi and Papa in Inverness. I said ok and we jumped in the car. The first thing Grant wanted to do was find Oreo (his favorite pony) and go for a little ride. This is a fun adventure for a 4 year old. First we had to … Continue reading »
I went w/ the boys to EcoFest last Saturday. There was a great turnout. We arrived around 10 am and the place was already packed. The event was held at The Learning Gate Community School . I have been wanting to check out this charter school for some time. I have great interest in sending my … Continue reading »
Today I spent the whole day at the beach with the boys. It is great weather right now. The water is still a little cold, but my crazy boys jump right in. My 4 year old is a natural beach boy and my 2 year old is more apprehensive of the water, which is fine … Continue reading »
Anyone that knows me well, knows how much I LOVE babies. I could hold a little baby all day. I love the smell of babies, their little noises, their pure beauty, their sweet spirits…I love everything about them. They are precious in every way. Even though I am not a big fan of pregnancy and … Continue reading »
I decided to take the boys down to Horsepower 4 Kids yesterday afternoon. It may not have been the best idea because it was right during Garrett’s nap time (next time we will plan to go in the morning). I had no idea they would have so many different types of animals. This petting zoo is a … Continue reading »
This is a great video of Campbell and Annastyn riding their ponies singing a little song they made up. It is called Trail of Ponies. Watching them brought back memories of my own childhood. I remember being a little girl and having this same creativity and freedom that occurs naturally in youth. I played in … Continue reading »
Grant is learning more about ponies the last few days. First he has to get the pony from the pasture and bring him over to the wash down. Oreo was not too difficult because he just followed the other ponies. Then they had to tie him up, brush him, and talk to him. … Continue reading »
This is Grant riding Oreo. I must add, this is Gran’t first pony ride (all by himself). My dad worked with Grant for a few minutes before he sent him off. Grant was anxious to catch up with the older girls on their ponies. I was surprised by his confidence. I guess he just assumed … Continue reading »
Last week I had an extraordinary experience. My grandson spotted corn, in full husk in the refrigerator. He immediately dove for them. There were 8 cobs. I had paid $2 for all of them. We took them out to the back porch and put them on the floor. He knew exactly what to do. He … Continue reading »
The insects are intense in Florida during the summer . I ran across this insect repellent idea on http://mothering.com/health/the-natural-first-aid-kit under the tea tree oil heading. I feel much better about putting these non-toxic ingredients on my kiddos. I love DIY formulas that are quick and easy! Fill a spray bottle with: 1. 3 ounces water 2. 1 ounce witch hazel or … Continue reading »
Toddler training donkey. Continue reading »
The New York Times has reported that a new study links low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with smaller brain volume and poorer performance on tests of mental acuity, even in people without apparent dementia. The article can be found here. “People in the lowest one-quarter for omega-3 levels had significantly lower … Continue reading »
Croup can be stressful for parent and child. The cough is alarming and the breathing is strained. My oldest son woke up in the middle of the night a few months back with the typical “croup” cough. It was midnight when he awoke from his sleep and I immediately administered these 3 remedies. Within an … Continue reading »
