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December 2023 Family Funnies

December 2023 Family Funnies

Logan was driving in Rockford & I told him to turn left on Mulford. He says, “Who is Mull? I don’t know, but he “Foured it!” 😅🤣 On our way home from a long day at our homeschool co-op, Ellie yawns. Me: “Are you going 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/25/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/25/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Christmas! 😀 We are grateful for the birth of God’s Son. We are thankful for the time to celebrate. We are grateful for time to slow down, reflect, and have family time. We are thankful for good 

Encouraging Quotes to Remember Part 14 December 2023

Encouraging Quotes to Remember Part 14 December 2023

When faced with situations totally beyond our control, where we find ourselves uttering the words, “I can’t do this”, and forced to rely on God and not ourselves…could this be exactly where God wants us, in order to show Himself strong in our behalf? –Kelly 

Celebrating Lucas 2023 Edition

Celebrating Lucas 2023 Edition

Hard to believe we have another teenager! Lucas turned 13 recently! We are thankful for his cheerful, hardworking personality. He’s a good sport when people tease him. He loves to bake & especially to make baked goods to give others. It’s been fun to see 

KY Trip November 2023 Part 2

KY Trip November 2023 Part 2

Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 1 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 2 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 3 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 4 Carousel! (Videos were in the last post): At dinner (we’ve never eaten at 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/18/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/18/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! “I am thankful that we could go to the Ark & Creation Museum and take our friend Bailey. I am grateful that Elizabeth’s IV therapy will be completed this week! (20 weeks, so it really is 

KY Trip November 2023 Part 1

KY Trip November 2023 Part 1

Last December, we went to the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum in KY. We bought an annual pass (surprisingly, a less expensive option for a family our size). Since it was going to expire soon, we made some last-minute plans to make a quick trip 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/11/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/11/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I am thankful that my older 2 sisters were able to come over this past weekend. I’m thankful that Dewey had kitties . I’m thankful for the time we have had at Hallstrom.”

November 2023 Family Funnies

November 2023 Family Funnies

Emmalyn found a stink bug in the kitchen. Apparently Logan had put it in a covered bowl that he had been keeping a (HUGE!) Wheel Bug in & it escaped. Logan was called to dispense of the stink bug. He rolled a bottle on the 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/4/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/4/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am thankful for immune systems that can help us get better. I am also thankful that we can have fun & play games when we are on very long car drives. I am also thankful