It’s Amanda Shoemaker’s Birthday Today!

It’s July 13th and that means WE CELEBRATE our beautiful, talented and kind daughter Amanda Nicole Shoemaker! We will never forget the fun memories with you and all of the goodness you brought to our lives. I am Amanda’s Step-Mom.  One of the toughest jobs I’ll ever sign up for willingly.  Started the job inContinue reading “It’s Amanda Shoemaker’s Birthday Today!”

Water Pump 101

Today (Monday June 26th, 2017) we did not wake up planning to spend all morning installing a fuel pump.  Well, I did not anyway. The fuel pump went out at the start of our stay at Stayton Acres and we had flooding twice in the bathroom. That sounds so dramatic.  Our bathroom is super smallContinue reading “Water Pump 101”

Stayton Acres Bean and Lentil Chili

Stayton Acres Spicy Bean and Lentil Chili12 minutes InstantPot Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 8  I’m inspired to make a chili that will need a Stayton Acre avocado on top to offset the heat. Today is Day 22 for me living in my travel trailer. I’m excited that I’m doing thisContinue reading “Stayton Acres Bean and Lentil Chili”