We have been asked the question over and over: “Why don’t you have a kitchen yet?”
The only real way to answer that question is to tell you the story of what has happened. Our inexperience, financial issues, noncommittal contractors, exhaustion, and an ever-expanding list of required repairs that have to be done before the kitchen can be installed have all played a role in our never-ending kitchen saga.
Last year on Father’s Day, I wrote about some big ideas that I feel are vital to being a good father. This year’s Father’s Day thoughts are focused on my struggles in balancing work with my relationships to my children. (more…)
Sara Jo is recovering from getting her wisdom teeth removed, so today I (Michael) am going to share one of my favorite contributions to Bryarton Farm Art & Design. Though I have been a calligrapher since I was in high school, creating decorative pillow covers for our Etsy shop with hand-lettered calligraphy is a new direction for me. This job doesn’t sound very macho, I have to admit, but I do enjoy making them. (more…)
It was a bit crazy on Bryarton Farm this weekend! Our little Camdyn turned three years old and we threw a good old fashioned tea party in her honor. This theme seemed to combine all of Camdyn’s favorite things— playing house, creating art, playing tea party, and eating dessert! (more…)
With the birth of our second daughter, I (Michael) have been thinking more about my role as a father to these 2 beautiful little girls. I came up with 5 ideas that I want to implement in my relationship with my girls and I am interested in starting a discussion with other parents—especially fathers with girls—to talk about this subject. I want to hear your ideas and experiences. (more…)
