Author: Martha

It’s Worth It

It’s Worth It

Parents…it’s late. You’re exhausted. You’ve been up for 17 1/2 hours. The 3 year old is resisting bed…again. You just want her to sleep so you can sleep! ๐Ÿ˜“ First of all….you’re not alone! Second…it’s so, so worth it. Do the hard & cuddle for 

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/29/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/29/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Lucas! “I’m thankful that McKaylee was able to come for Thanksgiving. I’m thankful that we put up the Christmas tree. I am thankful that Christmas is almost here.”

November 2021 Family Funnies

November 2021 Family Funnies

I was leaning over in my chair to reach something & Ellenor about pushes me off the chair. I say, “Ellie, please don’t crowd me!” “I’m not crowding you, I’m cute-e-ing you!” ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ The kids were watching a short movie about Hellen Keller one day 

October/November 2021 Family Pictures

October/November 2021 Family Pictures

Ellie Singing Nothing But the Blood (age 3 1/2) I love that Ellie loves to sing & even hymns. โค๐Ÿงก Sweet Skating pictures rarely turn out well, sadly! But, we really enjoyed getting back to Christian Skate night. โค Races @ Christian Skate Night!:

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/22/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/22/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira “I am grateful for Grandma, she is so kind & loving. So are Dad & Mom. I am also thankful for books that are fun and Christian. I an thankful for clipboards that can hold paper 

Belated Anniversary Getaway

Belated Anniversary Getaway

Grant & I try to get away once a year for our anniversary. In years past we have enjoyed going to Madison, about 2 hours away…far enough, but not too far. ๐Ÿ˜€ This year we ended up going to Chicago for 2 nights, 3 days 

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Emmalyn turned 9!! She loves playing with our animals, reading, playing with her siblings, sewing, baking, or doing any type of crafts. We are grateful for Emmalyn!

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Lucas turned 11! He is a sweet boy, always willing to jump in & help, cheerfully makes us coffee every morning. He loves Legos & chess, Risk & Catan and all sorts of games. He loves to bake – banana bread & cake, cookies, baked 

4H Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Fall 2021

4H Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Fall 2021

Logan, Keira, Lucas & Emma all enjoyed air rifle again this fall (it was Emma’s first time since she’s finally old enough for 4H.) We all went their last week to watch & cheer them on. The last week is always a little different as