It’s finally spring after what felt like the longest winter ever. We had a lot of snow, which was fun the first couple of times. After a few large snows, we were all over it. We are in full swing of spring here, all 3 kids are playing ball so we spend every day prettyContinue reading “Spring is in the Air- FINALLY!”
Author Archives: TraciG
Living in a slump
On my last update I said I was going to stay more focused on updating. Well I worked a bunch of extra hours at the hospital, and kids are back in the swing of things with activities. I still have a small annoying cough leftover from my bout with covid. I’m really struggling with myContinue reading “Living in a slump”
Distracted Life
Wow-July 31st was my last post. I knew life had been busy, but didn’t realize that crazy busy. Lots of things contributed to my lack of updating. But hopefully I can get back on track! I am a nursing professor at the local college, so of course August starts my school/work year. That takes upContinue reading “Distracted Life”
Backyard camp out!
Tonight was a fire kinda night with hotdogs and home made pizzas over the fire. Kids have been so excited all day for our tent camping adventure in the backyard tonight! I worked a night shift, then picked up groceries, animal feed, and bedding for the pigs on the way home. I slept longer thenContinue reading “Backyard camp out!”
Rubberband
I’m feeling a lot like a rubberband. A stretched too thin, ready to snap rubberband. I have been saying yes to too many people and neglecting myself. Story of my life. But I always want to do ALL yhe things and help all the people. I volunteered as one of the camp nurses at 4-HContinue reading “Rubberband”
Happy 4th of July!
Sorry I haven’t updated this week. I worked a lot at the hospital, and well have just been kind of exhausted. I haven’t been sleeping well. I blame part of it on flipping from day to night shifts, but honestly its because it’s July. My mom’s birthday, my dad’s birthday and their anniversary all areContinue reading “Happy 4th of July!”
Saturday Night Shenanigans
It’s a crazy Saturday night of shenanigans at our house! Just kidding. Whew scared me for a second that I would have to get ready and actually do something. We are chilling watching a movie before the kids go to bed and I enjoy a quiet glass of wine and read for a bit. TheContinue reading “Saturday Night Shenanigans”
Raspberry Season
We have a lot of wild black raspberry bushes on our farm. They only produce for a short amount of time and they are the sweetest most delectable berry! A friend of mine that moved to North Carolina said that they don’t have them down there and people look at her like she is nutsContinue reading “Raspberry Season”
Hello and Welcome to the Grateful Grove!
Welcome to the Grateful Grove. My name is Traci- I have been married to my husband Rick for almost 17 years and we have been together for 22 years. To say we have grown up together would be an accurate statement. We have 3 kids that we are raising on our small family farm. IContinue reading “Hello and Welcome to the Grateful Grove!”
Grateful Grove 