February 3, 2010

the meadowbrook farmer

I have been blogging for four months now. In that time, you have learned a little bit about me, you have met my boys, and you have seen my pond approximately four hundred and eighty six times. But so far, someone has been missing from the picture.

That needs to change.

Meet the Meadowbrook Farmer.


He pretty much makes everything you see on this blog possible.

He is the original reason we moved to the country. He wanted out of the rat race and he wanted a change. He's smart that way, even if it took me a while to catch on.

He is the farmer in every sense of the word. He takes care of the cows no matter how cold it is. He moves the irrigation pipes in the summer, even if he gets home after dark. He is the dictionary definition of "making hay while the sun shines". He fixes fences, catches skunks, empties mouse traps and does pretty much every other job no one else wants to do.

He laughs extremely loud and often. His laugh makes me laugh...most of the time.

He rolls up the hose for me after we water the greenhouse. It's the little things, you know.

It goes without saying that he loves his family.


Side note...this is the one and only time we have ever had family pictures taken. Ever. It's criminal.

He listens to all my ideas, and balances me out (or tries) when they are a bit too crazy.

Hiking is his current favorite pastime. He goes for days, just him and his faithful dog, Ellie, and hangs out with wolves, moose (mooses/moosen?) and bears. I don't pretend to understand the allure, but he loves it.

Just this very week, he received the hardback special edition Cabela's catalog in the mail. That right there speaks volumes about the man.

His life's passion is to do what God wants him to do with his life.

We've been married twenty five years, and I wouldn't trade him for anything.

He's a keeper.


I love you, Meadowbrook Farmer!

36 comments:

  1. Wowsers Sweetie!!! That was really nice... What can I say other than I LOVE YOU! I guess what you're saying is those years of putting up with me are starting to payoff... Thank you Lord!

    Love,
    The Meadowbrook Farmer :)

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  2. That was such a sweet post! Sounds like you have a keeper for sure! Especially about the emptying mouse traps thing...eew! But of course, more importantly on the wanting to do what God wants of him...can't ask for more in a husband. You are a blessed couple indeed!

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  3. Beautifully put! Obviously The Meadowbrook Farmer appreciated it as well. Thanks for mentioning GOD and LORD. People forget nowadays...I love hearing it - warms my heart to know that other people are trying to walk the walk like I am... Thank you. God bless you BOTH.

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  4. Thanks Lady and Farmer..
    you are delightful..
    together you are AWESOME!!!
    warm hugs, laughing smiles..
    Loui♥

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  5. I'm a sucker for romance and you have a sweet story. We have one thing in common for sure, we both married wonderfully sweet God loving men.

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  6. What a gorgeous family!!!! And precious post...so wonderful for this month of love :) xxoo, Dawn

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  7. Such a beautiful family - if that's your only family photo it was worth the wait.

    You have such a wonderful way of putting things into words.

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  8. WHAT A GUY! ANYONE WHO LAUGHS LOUD IS OK BY ME, I COME FROM A FAMILY OF PEOPLE WHO DO THAT. HE SOUNDS A LOT LIKE MY HUBBIE, HE GOES FAR AND BEYOND ME SERVING ME AND MAKING OUR LIFE SO GOOD. THANKS FOR SHARING A BEAUTIFUL LIFE..LOVED IT! COME SAY HI :D

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  9. Oh Teresa, he sounds so wonderful. Your photos are incredible. Dog gone it woman, how do you do it? Any man that gets a hard cover copy of the Cabela catalog is a gem in my eyes. Hiking/BassPro/Camping are three of my favorite things in the world. What a beautiful family and life you have my dear.

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  10. Love the post AND his reply! You do make a lovely family! And we're good with the pond pictures - keep 'em coming!

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  11. What a sweet tribute to your sweetie! You have a beautiful family--
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  12. He sounds dreamy! And hold the phone - Cory was the proud recipient of the very same hard-bound catalog! I was so confused when it arrived. Does your farmer have the Cabela's "card"??

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  13. I didn't realize you had only been blogging that long, I'm really enjoying stopping by. Sounds like an amazing man, you both sound so happy.

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  14. The more I read about you, Teresa, the more I want to meet you! ...maybe someday~
    What a beautiful family picture. Maybe you should take one each month for the next 12 to make up for lost time. ;-)

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  15. I loved reading about your keeper of a farmer. Sounds like such a swell guy. And I dearly hope to be this in-love with my man after twenty five years of marriage. You guys are a such a beautiful example of true love.

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  16. I loved this post... it's pretty much what everyone thus far has already said! Thank You... and by the way, I don't mind looking at another four hundred and eighty six pictures of your pond either, or your kitchen.. or your red barn.. or, or, or...

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  17. What a wonderful testament to your hubby :)
    You have a great family...thanks for sharing.
    Smiles, DianeM

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  18. Your blog is incredible! I so enjoyed reading your About Me page. I adore your photos. Your family is beautiful and precious. This is such a wonderful post and I wish the two of you many, many, many more happy years together. ♥

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  19. Posts like these warm a heart on a cold February day! Love it!!!

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  20. What a sweet tribute to your man. All that testosterone...how do you survive? 25 years! You don't look old enough. It was such a treat to get to "meet" your hubs. Does he work off the farm as well? It sounds like it might be torture for him to leave during the day. Yay for getting out of the rat race. He IS smart!

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  21. What a sweet post! Congrats on 25 years!

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  22. What an amazing tribute to your husband. I wish you many more years of happiness :)

    rue

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  23. what a lovely post!!! glad you have a family and the heart to appreciate them!

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  24. Nice to meet you Mr. MBF! Your farm and family are beautiful. -amy

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  25. Beautiful post!! My husband is a dairy farmer and works so hard:) I do believe farmers are such hard woking people!! God bless you all:) elma elma2179@yahoo.com

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  26. Mr Meadowbrook Farmer sure does sound like a wonderful guy! It is always so lovely to hear about the couples and family's who love each other and make this world a beautiful place, after all the icky stuff we hear on the news.

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  27. Well i'll been reading your blog since you enter this blogging world and I've enjoyed my visits I even have placed your site as one of my blog friend because your blog is a dream farm and enjoyable to read and view your photos. Keep blogging and I'll keep coming to visit!

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  28. How sweet! That just put a smile on my face and reminded me how much I appreciate my husband. What a wonderful example you are to women to love their husbands.

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  29. He does sound a little bit like my hubby. Except he wouldn't role up the hose. His dream is to get out of the rat race. I'm a little worried about that. I'm a Florida girl and moving to Montana is scary to me. But I will do it for him. Stalking your blog has helped me. I do love to be in the yard working and dirt does make me tingle.
    If you peek at my blog you will see my Montana.
    Happy Friday to you!

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  30. Any man that will roll up the hose after you is a keeper in my book!

    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  31. wowzer! i just found your blog through barb's workshop details. i had signed up for PA but asked to switch! i must meet you! what an amazing place you guys remodeled together. my husband and i are trying to find ways to get out of the city and you both have just inspired us. i had to show him your before and after shots of the "junk house." loved every bit of it!!!!! well, if the switch works out i shall meet you soon!!!!

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  32. Thank you for sharing such a personal side of your life. If it makes you feel any better, we have *zero* family photos since #4 boy was born nearly four years ago... I am working on it though~
    I adore your blog, and find your gardens so incredibly inspirational. We have a little property and I plan to use your gardens to inspire me to do more with mine this spring!
    Have a wonderful rest of your week,
    xx

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  33. (getting error msgs - may be a dup comment)

    Hi teresa,
    Such a loving tribute to a loving husband! Enjoying ALL of your pics n posts!! - vicki xo

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  34. You have a beautiful farm and beautiful life. I see smiles on their faces. You are a lucky woman.

    Jana from Prague

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