Author: Martha

Xanna’s Senior Pictures 2021

Xanna’s Senior Pictures 2021

Our beautiful Xanna is graduating high school! We would love to have you join us for her open house & Baptism – June 5th from 2-6, the baptism will be at 3pm. She does not have plans to go to college, which is completely fine. 

Celebrating Lizzy 2021 Edition Part 2

Celebrating Lizzy 2021 Edition Part 2

Our beautiful Lizzy turned 16 recently. She is hard working, loves to cook & bake and is a great “sissy-Mama” to Ellenor. She loves to write & work with plants. We are so thankful for her! We love you, Lizzy Girl!

One Week Meal Plan 5/2/21 – 5/8/21

One Week Meal Plan 5/2/21 – 5/8/21

Sunday 5/2 – Ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, homemade GF rolls Monday 5/3 – Beef Stew Tuesday 5/4 – Chicken, oven roasted potatoes Wednesday 5/5 – Tuna Cakes Thursday 5/6 – Stir Fry over rice Friday 5/7 – Sausage, eggs & Hashbrowns Saturday 5/8 – Basalmic 

Celebrating Lizzy 2021 Edition Part 1 – A Birthday Surprise

Celebrating Lizzy 2021 Edition Part 1 – A Birthday Surprise

Lizzy turned 16! (Her “normal” birthday post will come tomorrow) I wanted to do something special for her birthday so I made arrangements for us to go to Rockford to run errands & told her we could go to lunch. I gave her a couple 

April 2021 Family Funnies

April 2021 Family Funnies

Ellenor uses all sorts of typical 3 year old bedtime stall tactics. She is particular about which blanket she wants on her, or if she will tuck herself in, or if she’ll let me… it’s always different. Tonight I’m “playing along” & finally get her 

Having People Over & Having A Large Family…Late Night Ramblings

Having People Over & Having A Large Family…Late Night Ramblings

We have been doing a monthly potluck… inviting a lot of families & not worrying about how many people accept & show up, knowing it doesn’t make a HUGE difference whether we have 20 or 60 – it’s not that big of a difference in 

Weekly Gratitude Post 4/26/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 4/26/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I’m thankful for the kittens, they are all cute & cuddly. And I’m thankful that we get to keep one. ❤ I’m thankful for shooting sports that’s going on right now. I’m thankful that I get 

One Week Meal Plan 4/25/21 – 5/1/21

One Week Meal Plan 4/25/21 – 5/1/21

Sunday 4/25 – Pot Roast with potatoes & Winter Veggie Medley Monday 4/26 – Tuna Cakes Tuesday 4/27 – Bacon, Eggs & Hashbrowns Wednesday 4/28 – Burgers, French fries, fried mushrooms & onion rings Thursday 4/29 – Beef Stew Friday 4/30 – Tostadas Saturday 5/1 

Kittens 2.0 (Spring 2021 edition) (& Some Chicks)

Kittens 2.0 (Spring 2021 edition) (& Some Chicks)

Who can resist adorable kitten pictures? 😀😁🤩 We are busy getting ready for potluck tomorrow, so please enjoy these cute furry friends 😊 *Several will be looking for forever homes next month if you know anyone interested! We have 3 males (Fledge, Jewel & Bree) 

Sewing Tip – How To Easily Turn Straps/Ties Right Side Out

Sewing Tip – How To Easily Turn Straps/Ties Right Side Out

Some of you may already know about this tip, but I sure didn’t! I am working on finishing an apron that one of my girls had started many years ago and it has very skinny straps that will be the ties. I had asked a