Chickens – old & new
Our chicken journey began in May 2017 when we bought our first baby chicks. We purchased 15, received 17, 2 died & had 15 healthy chicks. We had a rough fall and winter & lost all but 4. So in February of 2018, we bought …
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Blessings received
I always enjoy finding the blessings in the little things & everyday life. And I enjoy sharing the blessings with others. 🙂
Illinois State Fair 2019
We spent the night in Springfield so that we could be fresh for the day at the State Fair. Well, that may have backfired as the night at the hotel was not relaxing & the beds really messed with Grant’s back. It took 3 hours …
Illinois State Capitol visit 2019
Since we were going to Springfield (about 3 hours away) for the Illinois State Fair, we decided to take a mini vacation & tour the State Capitol building. We have never been to Springfield or any Capitol building before. WOW! That pretty much would sum …
Making hospitality a priority
We had an incredibly busy week, but had previously made plans for dinner guests the night before our 2 day trip and weekend guests coming the day after we got home. It was important to us to keep those commitments, and we really do love …
Road Trip August 2019
We made a quick 2 day trip to Springfield (3 hours away) to tour the State Capitol building & go to the Illinois State Fair. More of our adventures to come in the next couple days…
Little “BIG” Helpers
It was such a gift to have a day at home yesterday in the midst of a crazy busy week and in the middle of an insane month. I’m so grateful. All the olders were gone & the youngers worked with me on cleaning, packing, …
Midnight ramblings vs perspective adjustment
I have many thoughts as I’m lying awake at night, always thoughts are running through my brain… But, it’s probably good that those thoughts stay there, or you would get melancholy ramblings. Things always often look better in the morning. One of my favorite passages …
Learning from our children
Kids can teach us so much. I love their ready smiles, their unbiased, unconditional love. The radiating joy. The way their faces light up when they see you. Their selfless, giving hearts (don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of selfishness also – we all …