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Weekly Gratitude Post 10/4/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/4/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas “I am thankful that I do not have bug bites any more. I am thankful that we are getting more eggs. I am thankful that in 1 1/2 months we are off the diet (hopefully). I 

August/September 2021 Family Funnies

August/September 2021 Family Funnies

X: Can we bring the dog in for Bible time? Papa: The dog is running around through a cloud, trying to bite it. (It was super foggy that morning) I was reading aloud a funny story about women in public restrooms & one of the 

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/27/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/27/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am grateful for blankets to keep us warm and comfort us. I am also thankful for warm showers so that we don’t have to stay all grimy. And so we can present ourselves nicely. I 

July/August 2021 Family Pictures

July/August 2021 Family Pictures

I’m sorry, I can’t believe I never finished & shared this post! The summer was a bit crazy! 😊 Ellie Dancing While Waiting for the Magic Show to Start at the Fair (a cute, short video)

The Lord gave & the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

The Lord gave & the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

Job 1:21 ESV “And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.’” It’s with a heavy heart that we share we had a 

Beef Stew Recipe 2.0 (GF DF)

Beef Stew Recipe 2.0 (GF DF)

We made Beef Stew last week & everyone said it was the best yet! I looked back on the blog to see if I had posted the recipe before & shockingly I had only 3 months ago. πŸ™ƒπŸ€£ However, since everyone raved so much about 

Ohio Trip

Ohio Trip

My Uncle (my Dad’s brother) passed away in August & I was able to go to OH with my parents & Lizzy & Keira. We picked up one of my brothers & my sister at the airport on the way. It was a blessing to 

Park Playdate With Old Friends

Park Playdate With Old Friends

We have been trying all summer to get together with a few families from our old co-op that we were a part of 3 years ago. (We have known the families much longer). We finally made it happen & went to Baumann Park in Cherry 

Starved Rock 2021 Part 2

Starved Rock 2021 Part 2

You can read Part 1 here)

Starved Rock 2021 Part 1

Starved Rock 2021 Part 1

(You can read Part 2 here) We have a favorite “Aunt” (Grant’s Dad’s cousin) who lives about an hour away. She had suggested that we could meet at Starved Rock State Park sometime & I am always looking for fun day trips we can take.