God has amazingly blessed and continues to bless our family. I am the mother of 10 wonderful children ranging in ages from 1 yr.-24 yrs. I am also the grandmother of 3 with 2 others on the way!

I began home-educating when our oldest was pre-kindergarten and have continued ever since. My husband, John, worked as a chemist for over 20 years, during most of which time, we lived near Mobile, AL.  We were fortunate enough to enjoy a 4 year transfer (aka vacation) to Europe because of John’s job.

During the last 2 years, we have made a major life change. We moved from Alabama to the high plains of  Texas to start Oswald Vineyard. We planted 5 acres of grape vines in the Spring of 2008 and then added  another 15 acres in the Spring of 2009. This change has resulted in a renewed adventure in frugal living!

Thank you for joining me in my adventures as mom of a large family and the challenges of our newly found way of life.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at:

dimes2vines(at)gmail(dot)com