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4th of july, celebrating independence in the US

This year, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday! In celebration, I plan to make a few special barns for the occasion. The following barn is one of my favorites from 2024. Hard working farm families seem to embody the spirit of the Midwest, where I have lived all my life. This Fourth of […]

the prettiest flowers in the garden

No contest. The Fourth started with a downpour and it rained until shortly after noon. We played on the front porch with the girlies and, after the rain stopped, they had a great time splashing in the puddles. Like Grandma said…the prettiest flowers in the garden. 🙂 ~~Grandma