Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
We went to Rockford in the afternoon/evening for our annual Christmas lights/chicken & fries tradition….we pick up a catering tray of chicken & fries from Chick Fil A and drive through the Festival of Lights at Sinissippi Park. Then we went to the Nicholas Conservatory …
Christmas Lights & Music Video 1 (45 seconds) Christmas Lights & Music Video 2 (12 seconds)
I didn’t take many pictures of us opening presents this year. I tried to focus on the time spent & memories made. I did mean to go back later & get pictures of the siblings with their gifts to each other. Maybe we still will, …
Ellie & I were talking early one morning while eating breakfast. She says, “I need to brush my teeth tonight! You need to, too! You’ve been using your teeth for 20 days!!” (Said very dramatically) 🤣 Ellie after nap time one day: “I’m awake!” Me: …
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Me! I’m thankful for kids who enjoy making special birthday treats & yummy GF DF donuts & cinnamon rolls and fruit salad (Emma’s contribution) to celebrate with. I’m thankful that the days will start to get longer …
We celebrated November birthdays a bit late with Grandma & McKaylee. (We celebrated on their birthdays obviously also!) 😀
We enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. McKaylee was home & Grandma was planning to join us on Thanksgiving Day, but wasn’t feeling well. We missed her, but enjoyed the day. Yummy food, games, laughter, family time… what a blessing! ❤
Every year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we enjoy going to the Candlelight Walk in Oregon (about 15 min away). There’s an old building with lots of shops & museums we walk around & enjoy, then go on a horse drawn wagon ride. Fun memories! ❤
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Emmalyn! “I’m glad that I have a family that loves me and takes care of me. I’m glad that God made bubbles because they are colorful like the rainbow when the light hits them.”
