Author: Martha

Processing & Canning Apples August 2022

Processing & Canning Apples August 2022

With our apple trees, it’s been different every year how many apples we get…it seems to be affected mainly by the weather in the Spring. The past few years we haven’t gotten very many apples, but this year we have quite a few, which we’re 

August 2022 Family Pictures Part 1

August 2022 Family Pictures Part 1

We were very blessed to receive grants from the LymeLight Foundation for continued treatment of our tick-borne illnesses – each of the 7 youngest kids received funds for treatment! What a huge, huge blessing! 😍 They sent a “Party Kit” for the kids & we 

2022 Hike for Life

2022 Hike for Life

We have been donating to other hikers for many years, but this year we’re also going to hike!! All the funds go to the Pregnancy Care Center. It’s such a great cause that we’re very passionate about (see below for more info about them). Grateful 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/22/22

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/22/22

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lizzy! “I am thankful for…… KITTENS!!!! because they are so fuzzy and tiny and adorable and give us new chances for naming them after our favorite book/movie characters!! I’m thankful for Otter, our amazing mommy cat. She 

Celebrating McKaylee, August 2022

Celebrating McKaylee, August 2022

McKaylee is 22! She was able to come visit for a day so we could celebrate with the family, which was very special. And then Grant & I met her in Madison on her birthday & had a fun afternoon/ evening with her. We went 

Encouraging Quotes to Remember Part 4 August 2022

Encouraging Quotes to Remember Part 4 August 2022

We have had a LOT of stuff going on. (I know we’re not the only ones) A friend recently was saying how amazed she was that I was holding up so well during all the crazy & hard. This. This right here. ❤️ I’m propped 

July/August 2022 Family Funnies

July/August 2022 Family Funnies

Me to Ellie: “Cutie pie!” Ellie: “No, don’t call me that!” Me: “Cutie patootie!! Is that better?” Ellie, giggling…: “EWWWWW! YOU JUST SAID TOOT!” 🤣 “Please don’t ever call me that!” Me: “That’s fair…” We are watching a Christian comedian movie & laughing for about 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/15/22

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/15/22

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Xanna! “I’m thankful for the rain that allows the creeks to rise and some crazy awesome flooding to splash around in. I’m thankful for answers to prayer. Even if it’s not exactly what we were thinking of. 

Ogle County 4H Fair 2022 – Judging Results Part 2

Ogle County 4H Fair 2022 – Judging Results Part 2

A few pictures that got missed & The Poultry Show! Pictures of the Poultry Show (this included Lucas & Keira’s decorated eggs & the Showmanship judging):

Playing in the Rain August 2022

Playing in the Rain August 2022

This past weekend we had some torrential downpours & a lot of flooding. The kids wanted to go play in the water, so as soon as the lightning stopped, I let them go. Note: All the rest of the pictures & videos are taken by