Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Happy New Year! Do you ever wish someone a “Happy New Year” without really thinking about what it means? I believe that God wants us to be happy, and I believe that God wants us...
Every Quilt Tells a Story

Every Quilt Tells a Story

I absolutely love quilts. When I was growing up, my mom would often set up a quilt for my sisters and me to tie. We grew so close as a family as we tied quilts and visited with each other. One of the reasons I love quilts is because each quilt has a story to tell. I...
The Tractor Mishap

The Tractor Mishap

| By Alesha Thompson, Jennifer’s sister | I love it when spring comes to Wisconsin. It takes awhile to get here and we don’t get to enjoy it for too long, but when it comes it is stupendous! The one drawback to spring is the tractors. Don’t get me wrong, I fully...
Deer Oh Deer

Deer Oh Deer

| By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s dad | Our hometown is a beautiful place to live. My wife and I have lived here for about twenty years, and we love it. We have spectacular views of the mountains and the lake, great neighbors, beautiful skies, quiet surroundings, and...
Yum! Banana Muffins

Yum! Banana Muffins

| By Nicole Thorpe, Jennifer’s daughter | It’s FALL y’all!  We moved down south just over a year ago, so my “southern” is coming along nicely. The weather here is still warm and muggy, but this just may be one of my favorite months anywhere in...