Author: Martha

Asparagus

Asparagus

We were blessed with an awesome, already established asparagus patch when we moved into this house. It has been such a blessing! We get excited every Spring when it starts popping up! The best way to store it is in a glass jar, with about 

Ducklings

Ducklings

When Lexa, Lizzy & I were in Rockford last week for appts (on Lizzy’s birthday!), we happened to see some baby Ducklings swimming in the ditch as we were driving up Perryville. We came back an hour later to take pictures. It was fun to 

Educational CDs We Love

Educational CDs We Love

Confession…we don’t do a lot of “book work” for History & Science, especially in the younger years. Our kids mostly learn from reading, CDs & DVDs. And they know quite a bit! Our kids listen to CDs every night as they are trying to sleep. 

Crawdads

Crawdads

The kids had some fun recently hunting for crawdads in the creek. 😊

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/3/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/3/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Lucas. Lucas is thankful for God, because without Him, nothing would be possible. He is also thankful for food, because without it, we can’t live! Lucas is also thankful for Ellenor because she always has a smile 

Book Recommendations – Prince Martin Series

Book Recommendations – Prince Martin Series

I recently had the opportunity to be an advanced reader for the newest book in the Prince Martin series, Prince Martin & the Last Centaur. We had bought the first 3 Prince Martin books for Lucas for his birthday & he LOVED them. Actually most 

Celebrating Lizzy Part 2

Celebrating Lizzy Part 2

Lexa showing Lizzy a picture of a new kitten a friend had a couple weeks ago that we “reserved” for her. It’s her favorite color & everything!! She says, “I’m not going to cry! Ok, maybe a little!” (Lexa had told Lizzy last week that 

Celebrating Lizzy! Part 1

Celebrating Lizzy! Part 1

Lizzy is 15! She is a hard worker & has a servant’s heart. She is ambitious & likes to tackle projects & see them to completion (or she is at least willing!) She is a great big sister. We are thankful that she loves to 

Making Memories ❤

Making Memories ❤

Even though we are not able to go & do things right now, I am thankful for opportunities to still make lasting memories. Saturday evening several family members from my Mom’s side of the family, plus my parents & 2 siblings, got together online to