Author: Martha
Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 3 – Dolphin Show, Stingrays, Jellyfish & More (Including several videos)
We really enjoyed the “Animal Spotlight” shows they did…we got to see the dolphin Show…twice, they didn’t say ahead of time which animals it would be & we were hoping for the Beluga Whales, but that’s ok. The dolphins are so fun to watch!! I …
Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 2 – Sea Lions, Sea Star Touch, Beluga Whales & Penguins
Another favorite picture taking place 😊 A couple short videos included also…showed the animals much better than any pictures I could take! Also a few miscellaneous, unique animals at the bottom of the post Sea Lion Video (from when they were in their tank) Beluga …
October 2021 Family Funnies
Ellie was making me food at her pretend kitchen & asked me if I wanted an onion (to go with my donut & French fries) 😀 I told her it was actually garlic & yes, please! So then she says, “OK, I’ll get you some …
Weekly Gratitude Post 10/25/21
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Me! “I’m grateful for my God, without whom I would be a mess. He is my strength & has carried us through the past month that was rough. It was rough, but I have been filled with …
Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 1
Since we bought a membership to the Shedd Aquarium this year (it ended up being cheaper for a family our size to buy a membership this Spring when they had a discount vs paying to go once), we decided to plan to go 3 times …
Making Apple Cider
Some friends invited us & a couple other families over to make apple cider one afternoon/evening. We made cider (about 21+ gallons), kids played, we ate dinner & had s’mores. A great time was had by all! What a blessing! ❤
Animal Show
I took the 6 youngest kids to an animal Show at the library. It was so fun! We saw a sloth, a kinkajoo, lesser hedgehogs (which are actually tiny mammals, related to the elephant & manatee, so interesting!), an armadillo & more! 3 short videos …
Weekly Gratitude Post 10/11/21
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! “I’m glad that God sent down His Son to wash the sin away from our lives. I’m glad that God prepares a house for us in heaven & puts a roof over our heads on earth …
Park Day October 2021
Grant took Logan, Keira, Lucas, Emmalyn & Ellenor to the park on a beautiful Fall afternoon 😍