Mud On Her Boots

DIY's, Life Stories, and Travel Adventures from the view of a twenty something.

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A Hunt to Remember at CrannieMack

Since I can remember the local hunting preserve, CrannieMack, hosts a memorial hunt the first weekend in January.  The hunt remembers the life of a young man who died while … Continue reading

January 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Welcome 2014, We will Remember 2013

I would like to start off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year!  Let’s make 2014 unforgettable. 2013 brought a lot of firsts for Mud On Her Boots.  I made … Continue reading

January 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Part 3: Family

We return with the third and final part of this “tattoo” series with my brother’s word; family.  To me he resembles the word in itself.  We are two very different … Continue reading

December 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

Part 2: Love

Love has to be my dad’s word because there is nothing like a father’s love for his daughter.  There is one story in particular that represents the bond we have … Continue reading

December 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Part 1: Faith

Ever since I was a little girl I can remember having matching dresses with my mom for Mother’s Day, Christmas, and yes, even Easter.  Maybe that’s what people think we … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Sneak Peak into the Three Part Series: Faith, Love, Family

            This is the introduction to a three part series explaining the meaning of Faith, Love, and Family to me.  I was inspired to write … Continue reading

December 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Wedding of the Year

Weddings are about two people willing to make their separate lives one.  My cousin, Jarred, and his bride, Andrea, also found out the true meaning of family.  Jarred’s family is … Continue reading

November 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Illinois State Fair: A Wilhelm Family Tradition

In my 22 years of life, I have only missed the state fair once.  Not too shabby, I’d say.  We go the first Sunday of the fair because it is … Continue reading

September 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

Family Sign: DIY

Materials             Your Choice of paint colors             Computer             Screw Driver       … Continue reading

August 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Watching the Not so Sweet “Sweet Cheeks”

For 5 weeks out of this summer I volunteered to watch my cousin, Charlotte.  My aunt who normally watched her was requiring knee replacement surgery.  At the time Charlotte was … Continue reading

August 9, 2013 · Leave a comment