From Scratch

Here is what I know.. Life at times can be extremely challenging, the easy way is not always the best way, money doesn’t buy happiness, and for me ambition to climb a corporate ladder means spending more time away from family. Ironically enough defeating the entire purpose of the goal of providing a better lifeContinue reading “From Scratch”

Silent Rooms

I want to share with you a moment from our journey—a storm we had to weather on the way to building the life we dreamed of here in Iowa. After selling our home in Colorado, we thought we’d found the perfect farm—a sprawling agricultural property with a pond near Waterloo. It felt like destiny. ButContinue reading “Silent Rooms”

The Extreme Home Makeover

There are moments I seriously question our sanity. Taking on a project of this size, just the two of us, feels overwhelming at times—like trying to see the forest through the thickest of trees. But here’s the thing: every crazy decision we’ve made so far has been worth it. The plan for this Extreme Home Makeover? RestoreContinue reading “The Extreme Home Makeover”

We Bought An Extreme Home Makeover House

If I am being honest… this house was not our first choice, it wasn’t really our second.  We had moved around the country a bit for our careers. Then of course 2020 hit us like a ton of bricks. My job turned virtual and Ryan already had the ability to work anywhere in the country.Continue reading “We Bought An Extreme Home Makeover House”