Author: Martha

Flynnie’s Diner in Dixon

Flynnie’s Diner in Dixon

We like to take our kids on “dates”. They each get their turn to pick where we go. We take them out for their birthdays for a birthday date & also cycle through so everyone gets a turn. Sometimes a child chooses to bring a 

Beautiful Storm Clouds

Beautiful Storm Clouds

We happened to notice these amazing storm clouds on Saturday afternoon, right before a huge storm! They were only visible for a few minutes, so I’m so glad we caught them! They were beautiful & fascinating. The pictures really don’t do them justice. We just 

Weekly Gratitude Post 7/12/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 7/12/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Lucas. “I’m thankful for Papa because without him I wouldn’t be born. I’m thankful for our boys camping trips. I am thankful for kittens. I like to play with them. I am thankful for Logan because he 

Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potato Bar

Having a baked potato “bar” is an easy meal idea that a lot of people like because you can tailor it for each person (kind of like tacos). You can offer whatever toppings you have or like. Pictured below are our family’s favorites. I also 

Samsung Dryer Issue

Samsung Dryer Issue

Last week when I went to empty the dryer, I was shocked by what I saw: That is the metal drum inside our dryer, cracked & with a giant hole in it! The dryer is only 3 years old! I called the local company we 

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

Fried rice always has a special place in my heart because I grew up eating it at my Grandparents house. I started making it for my family years ago & every time I make it, I think of my Grandma. When she was alive, I 

Oregon Soap Shoppe

Oregon Soap Shoppe

If you have never taken the time to check out the Oregon Soap Shoppe, you are missing out! I wish we had learned about it sooner, it took us a couple years to stumble across it. 😊 It is a fun shop just East of 

Fourth of July Festivities

Fourth of July Festivities

We had a wonderful 4th. Most of the kids & I went swimming in the afternoon. It was a HOT day, as per usual for the 4th around here. 😬 We had some friends & family over for fried chicken, watermelon, etc & some fireworks. 

Weekly Gratitude Post 7/5/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 7/5/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Keira. “I am thankful for the 4th of July, because it marks a great day of history. I am also thankful for family, because I can play with them everyday and we can work together & get