Author: Martha

March 2023 Family Funnies

March 2023 Family Funnies

Leading up to Lent (40 days before Easter), we were talking about making personal decisions. Ellenor says, “What is this Lentil?” Can I give up taking naps for Lentil? Lucas made a batch of banana bread & accidentally left out the sugar. He had also 

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/20/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/20/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! “I am grateful for the kittens & that there’s enough for me to have one. I’m thankful for my family & that Ellie turned 5. I’m thankful that it’s almost Spring!” (Note from Martha: Each batch 

Celebrating Ellie – 2023 edition

Celebrating Ellie – 2023 edition

I can’t believe Ellie is already 5! Where has the time gone?!? She is a precocious, sweet, cheerful spitfire. She gives great hugs & almost always has a big smile on. She loves talking to strangers & telling them her whole life story. 😀 She 

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/13/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/13/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I am thankful that Otter has had 5 kittens!! And I’m thankful that the chicks are going to hatch soon. I am thankful that Ellie is 5 now.”

Pretty Flight Pictures 1/23

Pretty Flight Pictures 1/23

When Grant & I flew in January, I took some fun, beautiful pictures I wanted to share. ❤️

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/6/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 3/6/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! REALLY SWEET SISTER “I am thankful for Ellie because she is fun and uplifting, most of the time. She loves to give hugs & kisses and help bake at any opportunity, especially because she gets to 

Bacon Wrapped Chicken GF/DF Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Chicken GF/DF Recipe

This is one of our favorite recipes! Lay it out in a glass baking dish. You can either sprinkle it with salt now, or after you wrap it with bacon, it doesn’t really matter. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 20-30 minutes, depending 

Field Trip Feb 2023

Field Trip Feb 2023

We joined a group that does Homeschool Field Trips monthly & toured the Joseph Glidden Homestead & Barbed Wire Museum in DeKalb. It was a well-preserved house from 1860 & fascinating information about his Barbed wire patent. I had jo idea how many different styles 

February 2023 Family Funnies

February 2023 Family Funnies

Lexa & I were talking about color choices for my Mother of the Bride dress. After we talked about a certain color, she says, “I like it. Old & wise!” I laugh & say “I’m not THAT old!!” Lexa: “Not excruciatingly old!” 🤣🤭 Ellie: “Hey,