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Our first experience buying a half head of beef

Happy Halloween! What did you guys do to celebrate? Among our festivities of the day, we stopped by the meat shop and picked up our half cow that we ordered back in February from  M & J Ranch  .  Fitting that their initials are our initials...I guess it was meant to be.  We loved the ranch from the moment we met Joyce and her husband at their gorgeous ranch home just outside of Lawrence. They are so family-oriented, have good values, and love what they do. Marshall and I like to eat food from people who grow/raise their food with love and pride because it tastes better and makes our bodies feel better and more energetic. We're also so excited to have 100% grass fed beef in our freezer that was purchased at an excellent price of $4.95/lb after including the sales tax and processing fees. There is no way you'd be able to buy 100% grass fed beef steaks, briskets, or let alone ground beef for that price.  We really didn't know what we were getting o...

My life as of late...

What have I been up to lately? Well, I'm glad you asked.  This morning my skater landed a certain jump for the first time (that I have seen)! She has been working on it for weeks now, so it was a proud moment for her and me. I felt as though I just watched my child take her first step.  The correction she made was such a minor one, but it made all the difference. I think this is a good reminder to us: Small changes are just as important and impactful as the big ones. I have also fallen in love with my 3-year-old twin girls at the Learn-to-Skate classes I teach. It is amazing how innocent young children really are. These girls bring a smile to my face every time I see them. How lucky I am to be their coach! I love the fall colors in Fairbanks! What a beautiful day it was... ...Until I woke up to snow the next morning! Luckily it didn't stick.  The weather has changed, once again, but this time it is hard for me to a...