Family is so important around the farm! Meet the gang you’ll hear me talking about here on Maggie’s Milk…
Bryan
My wonderful husband. We’ve been together since 2000 and married since 2003. High school sweethearts who fall more and more in love each year! Bryan helps keep things running smoothly here on the farm. He is great at fixing and building new fence, cleaning the chicken coop, designing and building outbuildings, general repair and a myriad of other skills. He also works hard at his day job. We’re so thankful that my writing allowed him to quit his job in Spokane and take one closer!
Lisa
That’s me! Homesteading, homeschooling, homemaking mama around the farm. I launched a freelance writing career in 2015, and love growing it!
Our Kids
Jayme
Our oldest blessing. Jayme is 16, and quite a mature young lady. She loves reading, writing and drawing. She’s also getting pretty good at coding, and enjoys learning more about the computer. She’s a junior in our homeschool. Eek! She’ll be graduating before I know it!!!
Owen
Owen is 12. He also has Angelman Syndrome. This is a deletion on the 15th chromosome that results in our happy little man having severe seizures, global developmental delays, and lack of speech. In addition, he has severe Pica, and eats everything he can get his hands on. We love how Owen has taught us so much about love and perseverance. He learned to walk at the age of seven, and is continuing to exceed doctor expectations in many areas.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey is our ten-year old. He’s strong, a hard worker, and very determined to finish what he starts. He enjoys coloring, building with blocks, Legos, K’Nex and anything else he can stick together, and playing outside with his siblings. He’s tough, but also loves to snuggle up with a good book. And a warm drink. He would start each day with a cup of cocoa, tea or cider if it were up to him!
Ellie
Ellie, our eight-year-old girly-girl. She loves to dress up, paint her nails and get her hair beautiful. But don’t let the princess costumes fool you–she’ll be the first to follow Jeffrey through the mud puddles and get rough. She’ll just want to take a bubble bath when she’s done!
Sydney
Appropriately nicknamed by Bryan as a baby, Cinnamon, or Sydney definitely adds spice to our lives. This seven-year old marches to the beat of her own drum, and quite often she’s the only one who can hear the tune she’s marching to. She’s very independent, though she is learning to really enjoy playing with her siblings now. She’s spunky and sweet, and loves to color. She’s in kindergarten this year!
Simon
Simon is 5. He is full of energy, and loves to explore every cupboard he can open. He’s always on the move and he only slows down for nap time and bed time! Trucks, music and anything that his siblings have are his current favorites in life. Oh yes–and food! We can’t forget food. He eats more than Sydney most days. Have to keep the energy going in to spend it so rapidly!
Brynna
Brynna is three. She loves playing with her siblings and bossing around her little brothers.
Bryson
Wow this picture should probably be updated soon! Bryson is going to be two in February, and loves running around the farm. He’s a helper and a snuggler.
Tyler
Baby Tyler joined the family in October of 2018. He’s a sweet baby and gets LOTS of love.
That’s it for now–the entire cast here at Maggie’s Milk. I’d love for you to stick around, and get to know us through the blog. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lisatannerwriting at gmail dot com.