Happy New Year from the RV! We officially have an eviction date for baby #5: next Tuesday. But the real news is the size estimate—we’re prepping for an 11lb linebacker! In our first post of 2026, we talk about the 'Pepper Pivot' in the garden, the tension between 'hectic' reality and building a 'foundation,' and the scripture guiding us through the chaos.

"This morning, we woke up to a shock: frost on the ground and a 28-degree temperature reading. Inside the RV, we are battling a family cold and counting down the minutes to Christmas. In our final post of 2025, we discuss the 'laziness' of nesting, the patience of Advent, and the strength found in a bowl of venison chili."

A week of rain, mud, and milestones at A-7 Farms. From finishing a new block of garden beds to finding peace in a soaking rain, we share how taking it "one bed at a time" builds a foundation for the farm and family. Plus, a funny moment with a fair-weather farmhand and a reflection on building a legacy.

This Thanksgiving week brought mild weather, new pullets on the farm, and the usual wave of family sickness—but also a quiet reminder of how much we’ve been given. Between fixing fences, gathering eggs, sharing meals, and watching the kids play, gratitude showed up in the small moments. Even in an imperfect season, God’s provision has been steady. This little farm—and the family growing with it—is something worth giving thanks for.

A warm and honest weekly journal from A-7 Farms in Lexington, Texas—covering winter egg production, chicken chores, kids on the farm, new chicks, faith, and the simple moments that shape family life.

Life out here isn’t quiet—not with three kids chattering, arguing, laughing, and turning every chore into an adventure—but it is honest. These “little farmers” teach me more than they realize. From the half-finished garden beds to the sticks they turn into toys, they see the land with wonder I sometimes forget to notice. Their help is small but real, their lessons unexpected, and their hearts full. Even on the frustrating days, when I’m trying to guide attitudes and shape habits, there’s this steady reminder: we’re building something together. Not just a farm—a family that works, plays, and grows side by side.

“Winter may look quiet, but the work never stops at A-7 Farms. As we prepare our garden beds and look toward spring, faith and family keep our hands busy and our hearts steady.”

Home isn’t just the RV or even our acres—it’s the dream we’re building with our hands and our hearts. From forty garden beds to family chaos, this season of work reminds us that faith builds the frame, and love fills it. Every board, every chore, every sunrise—crafted one day and one prayer at a time.

Life at A-7 Farms isn’t always peaceful — but grace shows up in the noise. Between muddy boots, barking dogs, and children’s laughter, Brian and Emily share how faith turns chaos into purpose and work into worship.

In our little corner of Texas, harvest isn’t just baskets and bushels — it’s the quiet rewards of family, faith, and a field that keeps teaching us to wait well. Here’s how the small things became our greatest gain.

The story of how one family’s hands, faith, and soil are shaping a legacy that’s deeper than the dirt beneath their feet.

The farm didn’t heal us overnight. It healed us slowly—through chores, dirt, laughter, and the long light of evening. This is how our work, our children, and our faith became the cure.

When we moved in, the ground was weedy, bare, and tired. Four years later, butterflies return, birdsong swells, and the soil begins to drink again. This is the long, honest story of restoring a piece of land — and letting it restore us.

A-7 Farms shares the story of building faith and family from the ground up — from a deck built by hand to lessons in patience, growth, and gratitude.

We live in an RV while building A-7 Farms. An honest story of cramped mornings, faith, and finding joy in hard-won lessons.

Family, faith, and a little dirt under our nails — that’s life at A-7 Farms. From Rusty the rooster’s quiet bravery to Kyra’s smiles on my shoulders, we’re learning patience and building a legacy together. Read more on the blog. 🌱🥚✨

At A7 Farms, we’ve learned that farming is about more than eggs and gardens — it’s about people. From sharing extra eggs with neighbors to trading for boxing lessons for our kids, we’ve seen how food builds friendship, faith, and community. 🥚💛🌱
Follow our journey as we grow a small Texas farm rooted in family and God’s provision.

Why chickens? 🐔 For us, they started as a way to help make ends meet—but quickly became family. Each of our kids has their favorite, and even our roosters have taught us lessons about protection, patience, and faith. Read the full story on our blog

From a repurposed greenhouse turned chicken coop to a garden that taught us patience, every step of A-7 Farms has been a lesson in faith and family. Our beginnings weren’t perfect — but with each project, we’ve learned that simple steps, steady care, and God’s timing bring the most lasting growth.

At A-7 Farms, every hand matters. From Emily’s steady support to Elijah’s tractor work, Grayson’s bursts of energy, Lyla’s love for animals, and Kyra’s bright smile — our farm is more than land and livestock. It’s a family, rooted in faith and growing together in love.