Author: Martha

Weekly Meal Plan 6/13/21 – 6/19/21

Weekly Meal Plan 6/13/21 – 6/19/21

Sunday 6/13 – Ham, potatoes, asparagus Monday 6/14 – Chicken quarters, potatoes, corn Tuesday 6/15 – Tostadas Wednesday 6/16 – Ham & Eggs Thursday 6/17 – Sloppy Joes Friday 6/18 – Bacon, Eggs & Hashbrowns Saturday 6/19 – Kielbasa & sauerkraut

Lake LaDonna Day Trip

Lake LaDonna Day Trip

We have been wanting to take the kids on a day trip to a lake or beach (we haven’t been to one in about 15 years!) & when Lexa was unexpectedly off work this week, we decided to make it happen sooner than later. 😊 

Creek Fun June 2021

Creek Fun June 2021

Lexa, Logan, Keira, Lucas & Emma (and Eowyn!) went wading in the creek this week. The water is pretty low this year! I’m thankful for opportunities like this. 💜

Books I’m Reading

Books I’m Reading

I don’t have/make a lot of time to read these days…time, mental fatigue, etc. However, these 2 books are at the top of my pile & I’m trying to make my way through them. So many good nuggets! I would highly recommend these books to 

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Stingray Touch

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Stingray Touch

When we went to the Shedd Aquarium 2 1/2 years ago, we missed out on the Stingray Touch. So this year that was something the kids were really hoping to do & I’m glad it worked out. It definitely was a favorite for most of 

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am thankful for imagination because we can write books, do 4H, make recipes, so on and so on. I am also thankful for sisters that graduate and teach me in the way I should go. 

The Importance of Saying Yes – Encouragement for Moms

The Importance of Saying Yes – Encouragement for Moms

Feeling completely overwhelmed & exhausted. Too much to do & nowhere near enough energy, not to mention time. Having a mini panic attack because there’s SO much to do already & I just remembered we have to make & frost 100+ cupcakes also. (I know 

Bacon Hasselback Potatoes

Bacon Hasselback Potatoes

Have you ever had Hasselback potatoes? Essentially they are oven roasted potatoes that you cut slits in & put oil & salt on. It’s sort of a cross between a baked potato & a French fry. Our family loves Hasselback potatoes, much more than baked 

Surprise Trip to The Shedd Aquarium

Surprise Trip to The Shedd Aquarium

We took a day trip last week to the Shedd Aquarium. McKaylee came & joined us also. It was a lot of fun! I took over 300 pictures! Yikes! I’ll have to sort through them & try to share some favorites. But for now, here’s 

22 YEARS! ❤🥰

22 YEARS! ❤🥰

Grant & I recently celebrated 22 years of marriage! 🥰❤ I’m grateful. I’m grateful for 22 years & looking forward to the next 22. I’m grateful for a weekend away to connect with each other. Sometimes I lose my focus & need to be reminded