Author: Martha

Beef Stew Instant Pot Recipe (GF, DF)

Beef Stew Instant Pot Recipe (GF, DF)

We recently tweaked an old Beef Stew recipe & have really been enjoying it…it’s fast & easy & delicious! It is not heavy on tomatoes as that’s our family’s preference, you could easily add a can of diced tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: *2 lbs Stew meat, tossed …

Beautiful Sunset Spring 2021

Beautiful Sunset Spring 2021

A few weeks ago the kids had archery one evening. Usually Lexa or Grant has been able to take them, but Lexa had been sick & Grant was not at home. So the task fell to me. Sadly, I hadn’t been feeling well & was …

The Importance of Growth

The Importance of Growth

Maybe 15 years ago, a lady at the church library commented on how I was constantly reading books on marriage & parenting. She was surprised that it was a continuous, ongoing thing. I explained that the reason I constantly was reading those books was to …

Pictures of Ellenor Spring 2021

Pictures of Ellenor Spring 2021

Ellenor is 3 & likes to tell everyone that fact. 😊 She loves to draw & color & hand out paper presents to everyone, stranger & friend alike. She loves to read books & play with magnetic blocks or playdoh. She loves the animals & …

One Week Meal Plan 5/16/21 – 5/22/21

One Week Meal Plan 5/16/21 – 5/22/21

Sunday 5/16 -Pot roast w/ veggies Monday 5/17 – Burgers & Chips Tuesday 5/18 – Sausage & Eggs with hashbrowns Wednesday 5/19 – Garlic Steak Bites over rice w/ asparagus Thursday 5/20 – Tostadas Friday 5/21 – Bacon wrapped wienies & fried potatoes (an easy …

Pictures of Emmalyn Spring 2021

Pictures of Emmalyn Spring 2021

Emmalyn is 8 & has recently taken off in her reading, you can often find her with a book in her hands. She’s a great big sister to Ellenor & plays with her quite a bit, helping to keep Ellie out of “trouble.” She loves …

Pictures of Lucas Spring 2021

Pictures of Lucas Spring 2021

Lucas is 10 & finishing 4th grade. He loves to bake (banana bread or cake, baked oatmeal, cookies, chocolate Banana bread, that type of thing, which is pretty awesome & he does a good job of keeping us with yummy breakfast & snack food… all …

Pictures of Keira Spring 2021

Pictures of Keira Spring 2021

Keira is finishing 6th grade. She loves to bake & cook and play the piano. She loves playing with her siblings & is always ready to take charge & lead the way to New Adventures. She enjoys reading, depending on the book, but recently found …

Pictures of Logan Spring 2021

Pictures of Logan Spring 2021

Logan will be in High School this year! Hard to believe! One more year til driver’s ed…he’s not sure yet about that… 😉 He loves animals & anything outside – work or play. He enjoys camping with Lucas & Grant, starting from scratch to build …

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/10/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/10/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Me! I’m grateful for relaxing Sunday mornings, the ability to lie in bed & pray & cuddle with the 3 year old. Little pockets of grace in the midst of a far-too-busy life. I’m thankful for My …