Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
We’re driving home after a long day of being gone. Ellie says to me, “You’re the ‘blessed‘ one ever! You have been blessed with 8 children!” Not so much funny, but very sweet & yes, I’m very blessed indeed. 💕💖🤩 We pulled a bunch of …
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Me! First off, I apologize for the delay, I know it’s been several weeks. We’ve had a lot going on & have been in the process of moving a State away. “I’m thankful that we have gotten …
Our family (& a guest) had a lot of fun one evening playing charades. I took a bunch of short video clips of each “performance” (not pictured Grant & I). Charades Playlist of Videos from 1/24 (We’ve been told this isn’t technically “charades” without specific …
During Bible time one morning: “It’s Friday…whose day is that?” Lucas: “Where are the chicken nuggets?” “Um, what & why?” “Well, if you have fries, shouldn’t you have nuggets with them?” 😅😆 Child whose day it is…several minutes later….”OOOH! It’s Friday! It’s my day.” LOL …
Emmalyn turned 11 recently! We are grateful for her, the joy she brings to our lives & how she’s a special part of our family. ❤️ A few flashback pics: Emmalyn is 11!! (Yes, cheesecake with jelly beans was requested again this year!) 😀
Logan was driving in Rockford & I told him to turn left on Mulford. He says, “Who is Mull? I don’t know, but he “Foured it!” 😅🤣 On our way home from a long day at our homeschool co-op, Ellie yawns. Me: “Are you going …
Hard to believe we have another teenager! Lucas turned 13 recently! We are thankful for his cheerful, hardworking personality. He’s a good sport when people tease him. He loves to bake & especially to make baked goods to give others. It’s been fun to see …
Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 1 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 2 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 3 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 4 Carousel! (Videos were in the last post): At dinner (we’ve never eaten at …
Last December, we went to the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum in KY. We bought an annual pass (surprisingly, a less expensive option for a family our size). Since it was going to expire soon, we made some last-minute plans to make a quick trip …
Emmalyn found a stink bug in the kitchen. Apparently Logan had put it in a covered bowl that he had been keeping a (HUGE!) Wheel Bug in & it escaped. Logan was called to dispense of the stink bug. He rolled a bottle on the …