Homestead Happenings

While waiting for Silas, Hallie decorated the front yard of their house for Halloween. She took these pictures with her phone, and I thought...

Earth-tone beauty The drive along the Clearwater River as we traveled to the farm on Sunday (Oct. 24) was beautiful – lots of autumn yellow....

It’s no secret that the vegetation suffered in the excessive summer heat. As we walk our town neighborhood, we see trees that appear to be d...

The time of leave-taking had come, so Hallie dressed Silas in his Halloween sleeper, and we took parting photos. He was fussy as she put him...

Silas Fox at one week I  will miss little Silas, but I can’t stay here forever. The family needs their space, and besides, I’m not sure I’m ...

Silas Fox, 4 days old Our new grandson’s given name is “Silas Fox.” “Why is his middle name 'Fox,'" I asked. “Is it a family ...

  We knew "Little Guy" was a boy, but his name was a well-guarded secret. Silas was born today (10-11-21) at 12:27 p.m. He weighed...