Author: Martha

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 

September 2023 Family Pictures – Pt 1

September 2023 Family Pictures – Pt 1

Pregnancy Care Center’s Hike for Life – always a highlight Kids playing in Bubble machine @ Hike for Life 9/23 short video Logan & Lucas Axe Throwing @ Hike for Life 9/23 short video Lizzy & Keira Axe Throwing @ Hike for life video Pt 

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/13/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/13/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Me! I’m grateful for God’s provision, leading & guiding. I’m grateful that He makes it clear when He closes a door. I’m grateful for new doors being opened. I’m grateful for relaxing Sundays to worship & have 

October 2023 Family Funnies

October 2023 Family Funnies

Ellie: “That’s a BIG windmiller!” Me: “Yes, it is!” Ellie: “It’s as tall as Dad!” Me….”Um….” Ellie: “Actually, it’s like an inch, no a foot taller than him!” 🤣 Ellie: “Mama, I can count to 100!” Me: “Really?! Count for me!” Ellie: “I’m too tired