Author: Martha

More Birthday Shenanigans

More Birthday Shenanigans

A few more pictures from Lucas & Emma’s birthdays. Grant & I took Lucas & Emmalyn to Flynnie’s Diner for a birthday lunch. We played Uno & enjoyed lots of yummy food. (If you’ve never been to Flynnie’s Diner in Dixon, check it out! It’s 

Fall Beauty

Fall Beauty

Just a few glimpses of God’s beauty so far this Fall 🌞🥰

Emmalyn is 7!

Emmalyn is 7!

Emmalyn turned 7 & wrapped up our whirlwind “3 birthdays in 9 days”. Emmalyn loves God, first & foremost! She loves to be my big helper, working side by side with me. She loves to write – copying stories & Bible verses or working on 

Making God our Rock Part 2

Making God our Rock Part 2

If you haven’t read Part 1, you can read it here: I had a few more thoughts to share about this recent post. I appreciated the feedback & discussion. I felt I should clarify, firstly, I do really enjoy listening to Christian music. I do 

Ellie’s 20 month post

Ellie’s 20 month post

Ellenor is so expressive & playful. She has such a fun personality. She is always making very expressive faces. More comments with each picture…

Lucas is 9!

Lucas is 9!

Lucas is 9! Happy birthday Lucas! He is such a great kid, always has a bright smile on his face. He is cheerful & willing to lend a hand. He cheerfully helps Logan with the animals every day (although he did ask to not do 

Making the Same Mistakes Over & Over

Making the Same Mistakes Over & Over

Ellenor, who is 19 months, has spent the past half hour or so climbing into my shower & closing the door (because that’s what she wants, is to play in there). She plays for a minute, then just fusses because she is trapped & can’t 

Family Funnies October 2019

Family Funnies October 2019

(Note: The cover image is “Alberta Einsten”, photo courtesy of Miss Elizabeth.) 🙂 “The most important time to not have ‘hairy sheep’s teeth’ is when you go to the dentist!” “Really? There’s a good time to have Hairy sheep teeth?” Lol Emmalyn: “Mom, she’s only 

2 Week Meal Plan October 27 – November 9

2 Week Meal Plan October 27 – November 9

A couple days late here with the whirlwind birthday celebrations, life  & recovery days… =) Sunday 10/27 Fried Chicken (yes, it seems like we do this all the time! The original goal was once a month, but we have become friends with the manager at 

I’m Not OK, & That’s OK

I’m Not OK, & That’s OK

Yesterday was a HARD day. I had an encounter with a Dr that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It was unbelievably frustrating. Worse yet, it’s an appt I have been waiting a LONG time for. And there is NO WAY I will go