Author: Martha
May 2023 West Trip – SD, WY, MT (+ 24th Anniversary Pics)
In May Grant & I celebrated our 24th Anniversary…hard to believe it’s almost been a quarter of a century!!😯 Right after Mike & Lexa’s wedding, we took a trip to SD, WY & MT…visiting a church & some family & friends. Then in June we …
Weekly Gratitude Post 8/28/23
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! “I am grateful for my family. I am grateful that Hallstrom let us join them in our learning. I am grateful that my Aunt is moving closer to us. I am grateful that my grandparents come …
August 2023 Family Pictures Part 1
I know I’m woefully behind on our Family Picture Posts…trying to start with the most recent & work my way back as I’m able…its been a pretty intensely busy past 6 months! 😀
IL State Fair 2023 Part 2
3 of the kids qualified for the 4-H State Fair this year. We drove down to Springfield the day before, had a fun swim in the pool & then ate at Cracker Barrel. We used to travel to WY/CO every summer to visit family & …
Weekly Gratitude Post 8/21/23
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I am thankful that Lexa is pregnant & I am going to be an Uncle in the Spring. I am thankful that we have 9 kittens. 😻 I am thankful that we have such good Mothers …
IL State Fair 2023 Part 1
3 of the kids qualified for the 4-H State Fair this year. We drove down to Springfield the day before, had a fun swim in the pool & then ate at Cracker Barrel. We used to travel to WY/CO every summer to visit family & …
Ogle County Fair 2023
Had a fun family day at the Fair after Poultry Judging. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pictures of the older kids on any rides because I was with Ellie on the younger kid rides. They had a blast, though! 😀 We did enjoy a couple …
Weekly Gratitude Post 8/14/23
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I’m thankful for long trips that are fun and relaxing for families to go on. I’m thankful for friends to play with. I’m thankful for parties that we can host & go to. I’m thankful for …
Ogle County 4-H Fair Judging Results 2023 Part 2
**Note: Elizabeth’s Draw With Me post will return next week. Thank you for your patience. She’s working on a gift project & wants to wait to reveal the pictures.** The kids worked hard on all their 4-H Fair Projects & did a great job! Several …