Author: Martha

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, 

Snow Play Day January 23

Snow Play Day January 23

One day while Grant & I were out of town, we got quite a bit of snow & the kids had fun playing outside. (Pictures by Lexa)

Restaurant Trip 3.0

Restaurant Trip 3.0

This was a really fun, rotating restaurant with a great view!! We were 107 floors up.