Shari and Dan Ripley’s home in Moravia is a collaboration of love, faith, work and play. With eight homeschooled children and an assortment of animals — including the dairy cows that are their livelihood — there is a lot to do. Thankfully, the Ripley children embrace the work and the animals they care for.
One of Keziah's favorite chickens, Blacktip
A couple dozen barn cats roam the Ripley's land.
Marah stuggles to drive out of the mud after retrieving a newborn calf.
Samuel plays in the woods behind his home with his sister Keziah. Their older brother Daniel had started building a fort here a decade ago.
Amira stands watch over the Ripley's yard.
Keziah hugs Blacktip, a particular favorite of hers.
Keziah hugs Blacktip, a particular favorite of hers.
Nathaniel Ripley plays next to one of his family’s show Guernseys.
Marah begins calf chores by refilling corn meal in the pails.
Guernseys graze in the pasture outside their newly painted barn.
Samuel Ripley stands outside the chicken coop during chores.
