Teacher May 2, 2011

Conducting his first herbal training course, Dave Noem of Union, KY discusses the benefits of herbs at Serenity Now in Florence where he works twice a week.

Milking it April 25, 2011

Bringing in a bucket of fresh goat milk, Dave Noem of Union, KY prepares to make cheese out of the fresh organic dairy.

Tennessee Tuxedo April 10, 2011

Late one night Nicole Aho plays with Dave Noem's baby goat named Tennessee, so that he can milk the mother to make cheese and yogurt.

Home Defense Goose March 25, 2011

Hanging from the Noem Family ceiling, a goose looks like form of home defense as it dangles above the back door. The goose was taken by Dave Noem on a hunting trip to North Dakota.

Lamenting Lincoln Logs March 18, 2011

Dave and Crystal Noem have begun lamenting Lincoln Logs at the end of the day when it comes time to clean up. Spencer and Sebastian Beck have discovered the joy of throwing an entire box of toys on the ground.

Automotive Maintenance March, 17, 2011

Practicing skills learned from the Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Shane and Dave Noem replace a valve in Shane's 2003 Ford Focus. After the engine would bog down and all the battery terminals were checked, Auto zone became an acceptable direction to turn.

Early Easter March 9, 2011

After washing close to 60 chicken eggs Dave Noem tries to make room for all of the eggs that are piling up around the kitchen.

One Mans Trash... March 8, 2011

One man's trash can truly be another's treasure. Before taking out the trash on Thursday night, Dave and Shane Noem added a few things in an effort to clean up. The Wheaties box, used as fish bait, has been sitting in the garage for several decades and features Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton. The other item is an old pair of slippers featuring the late NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Messy March, March 4, 2011

Turning his back for five minutes allowed Sebastian Beck to "paint" himself and Dave Noem's desk with White Out while he spoke with a customer in his shop.

Big Wheel's Keep on Rollin March 3, 2011

Trying to hold on during a bumpy ride in Dave Noem's wheel barrel, Spencer Beck of Florence, KY gets tired as he prepares to go down for his afternoon nap.

Monkey Man March 2, 2011

Scurrying through the tree tops of his father, Curt's, apple trees, Dave Noem trims the branches to promote new growth to create a better crop for the next year.

Home Studio March 1, 2011

Setting up a studio in his living room, Shane Noem takes product shots and portraits of several mounts and of Dave Noem in his Union home. The photographs are to be utilized by a Taxidermy supply company for their catalog.

Technophobia February 27, 2011

Overcoming his fear of technology, Dave Noem of Union, KY practices using a Macintosh computer by checking his email and watching videos on youtube on his son's computer.

O,O,O, Chia February 26, 2011

Highlighting another obscure object found in the Noem house, a dried up Chia-pet of President Obama can be found sitting on top of the family refridgerator. The plant was a gift to Dave Noem from a friend.

Study Time February 25, 2011

Studying up on notes about herbal remedies and supplements for his new job working as a consultant at Serenity Now in Florence, KY, Dave Noem reads scans catalogs and other publications to keep fresh on the information.

Dangerous Game February 24, 2011

For "safe keeping" Dave Noem of Union, KY puts a ball in his wife Crystal's African crocodile's mouth. The crocodile was shot in South Africa in 2003 during a safari that the family was on.

A Wild Ride February 23, 2011

Returning from the Dan Beard Council Good Scout Award Luncheon, Shane Noem's car contains a stuffed raccoon and opossum that were used in a model campsite to add some humor to the set up. The animals were created by Dave Noem to be used in his garden to scare birds away.

Dave's New Job February 21, 2011

Smiling for a portrait, Dave Noem of Union, KY sits in his new office at Sereinity Now in Florence where he serves as a Certified Herbal Consultant helping clients with herbal remedies.

Abnormal Antler February 20, 2011

A pair of whitetail deer antlers in Dave Noem's Taxidermy Studio shows where a client's deer was injured and had a skull fracture, that would normally kill most creatures, and the skull has fused and grown back together. Discoveries like this shocked both Noem and his client after the skull was cleaned.

Feeling Blue February 16, 2011

Dave Noem brings home two cases of blueberries for his family to enjoy, when in actuality, one case is for him and will be eaten by the end of the first night that they are at home.