Living the Country Life as a Country Wife

As you may or may not be aware, Carey accepted a job promotion which requires us to move to McPherson, Kansas. Carey and I feel this is a wonderful opportunity for us and our family (one day)! We feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be amongst such great people in a friendly, inviting, safe community. We were very fortunate to find a home on some land in McPherson County just shortly after Carey accepted his new position. We are expected to close on our new home later this month! 

Aerial view of the house and barn's

Aerial view of the house and barn's 

House in McPherson, KS (front view)

House in McPherson, KS (back view)

Large Barn

Hay Barn

Horse stalls and tack room

Fun Facts about McPherson:

• The City of McPherson (pronounced Mc-fur-son) was founded in 1872, and named after General James Birdseye McPherson, a Union General in the Civil War, mortally wounded in the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. A life-size bronze likeness of General McPherson, located in Memorial Park, was dedicated July 4, 1917. 

• One of the MidWest's most progressive communities, McPherson is consistantly ranked one of the '100 Best Small Towns in America.' McPherson is proud of its heritage, Old World traditions, its famous MidWest work ethic, and its high moral values.

• Population: 14,000

• The McPherson Opera House was renovated and recently reopened in 2010. The Opera House has a full slate of entertainment scheduled with a variety of performers. From live bands to movies to the local community theater, the Opera House offers something for every taste.

• Students from McPherson’s superb public and private school systems consistently rank much higher than both state and national academic averages. Two church affiliated 4-year colleges are located in McPherson. McPherson College is associated with the Church of the Brethren; and Central Christian College with the Free Methodist Church.

• 600,000 gallons of FUN for all ages. It is a family, quality of life water experience. You can select from an assortment of activities; cruise the 500 foot lazy river, a giant water slide, deep diving area, 8 lane 50 meter pool, and a children's spray recreation area.

As the locals say, "There's no FEAR in McPherson (pronounced Mc-fur-son)!"