Full of Life Farm tour. . .

I grew up on a seven acre farm on the outskirts of Newberg, OR.  In many ways I was the worst farm girl ever, because I never wanted any of the animals to die, was not a big meat eater, and would have happily replaced all the cow pasture with fields of wildflowers.  I did, however, absolutely love it.

I loved our jersey milk cow named Nellie.  I loved that stoneware jug of fresh milk in the fridge.  My brother and I named every single fruit tree on the property.  Jacob’s Ladder was the best for climbing, and sitting on my favorite branch I could look out across the nursery fields which were always striped with different colors.

Truth be told, I’m not a true out-in-the-boonies farm girl because I prefer having people live closer to me.  I’m most certainly not a city girl, because well — that’s just so many people I can’t possibly make a personal connection with ALL of them.  At heart, I’m a town girl.  That doesn’t mean that I don’t miss fresh milk, homegrown fruits and veggies, and climbing trees.

Today my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Charlotte with Full of Life Farm‘s Champoeg Creamery, meet her two jersey cows, and sample her delicious homemade cheese and butter.  Let me tell you, it was bliss.  . .we are so excited to be new supporters of their amazing hard work. . .

Below: This is Charlotte. . . Below: Thanks to Bethany+Ted for putting the tour together! Below: Charlotte spreads her homemade butter liberally.  We love Charlotte. Below: Most of my friends from high school are making, or have already made, absolutely gorgeous children.  This is one of them[that's for you, Rebekah!]. If you are looking for a supplier for REAL milk, eggs, grass-fed beef and pork, Full of Life Farm is absolutely lovely.  If you’re a Newberg local, they’re only about 15 min. away!