Aubrey McCullough, a spunky four-year-old, exemplifies the tenacious spirit of the family legacy. Ingrained traditions and a love of the Missouri soil have shaped her primitive years. As she starts to gain her independence she leans on the unbreakable bonds of the generations before her.

The family’s farmland in Excelsior Springs has been passed down since the 1800s. Its rich history is present in every part of the family’s daily life. Her father Ryan and grandfather Jim share stories of their experiences when they were her age as life lessons to live by.

This series documents the moments of a young girl preparing for independence. Mornings herding cows and nights at home disguise hard work into family bonding. “I love you, Dad” are the words she says the most.