Honk! Honk!

Matt was home for a full day and 2 nights! I'm looking forward to having him home at least once a week for the rest of the season. I miss him more this year than ever. Still, I am happy that he puts his passion to work and has made many good friends along the way. He's a hard worker and is always focused on doing things better. I hope he always keeps his eyes on the skies! He's going to be a great role model to Grady. xxx Love you, Matthew! xxx

What's Your Sign?

I must say, my husband still manages to impress me! He hand-painted and created this sign this summer to place at the end of our driveway advertising his Frontier Waterfowl Taxidermy. He's busy with the guide service right now, so I've been trained on how to accept and properly freeze customers' birds.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I love my hard-working man!

All His Ducks in a Row

Matt has been so busy getting all his ducks in a row for the guiding season and to prepare the office for the Taxidermy business. I'll be accepting birds when he's away and dealing with credit card payments, etc. so I've got to be trained in my "new job."

This Wood Duck is my favorite, but it's going to a customer. I actually want to keep it, even though there are currently 16 mounts of one sort or another in our living room!

His Taxidermy website was just published...check out his work at www.frontierwaterfowltaxidermy.com

Are you ready to party?!

I can hardly belive this weekend is the 4th of July already! I wish I could be with you all to celebrate again. Loved the fireworks show last year. This means it's been one year since I started this blog. I'm glad you all turned me onto this thing called blogging! I love staying in touch with you and recording this time in our lives.



At this time a year ago, I was exploring a new company called, "Once Upon a Family" but I never took it any further than daydreaming. This month, they reminded me that I need to get active to stay active. I got lucky and was "grandfathered" into their new sales goal plan, so I have until the end of September to meet my $300 PRV. So, I've been digging through their materials again and am re-exploring the option. I'm one of these people who has to investigate, understand it all and plan it all out before I make a move.

Once Upon a Family is all about helping families create meaningful traditions, explore family values and preserve family heritage. I love the tips they offer through their monthly newsletters, so I've posted a link to this month's newsletter for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy - - Once Upon a Family Newsletter, July