Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
We normally try to get together around Thanksgiving or Christmas with my (Martha’s) side of the family. This year it worked for everyone to come mid-January. Sadly at the last minute, my older brother & his family weren’t able to make it & my younger …
Ellie, in the tub with the jets on, “Look at these ‘hydrating’ things!” You mean the jets? “Yes!” 🤣 We got a plant based cookbook from the library. Lizzy was looking at it & said after a few minutes, “Oh. These are vegan. They’re meat …
We have another teenager! Crazy & hard to believe. Time just keeps flying by! 🤪 Keira has a ready smile & hug. She loves to work alongside me & her siblings. She loves to bake & enjoys watching cooking & baking shows with me. She …
Xanna was gone all day at work. When she got home right before dinner, Ellie gave her an awesome hug & said, “I missed you so much today!” 💗 So sweet! First snow of the season!! A balmy, wet, 32 degrees & the younger 6 …
We went to Rockford in the afternoon/evening for our annual Christmas lights/chicken & fries tradition….we pick up a catering tray of chicken & fries from Chick Fil A and drive through the Festival of Lights at Sinissippi Park. Then we went to the Nicholas Conservatory …
Christmas Lights & Music Video 1 (45 seconds) Christmas Lights & Music Video 2 (12 seconds)
I didn’t take many pictures of us opening presents this year. I tried to focus on the time spent & memories made. I did mean to go back later & get pictures of the siblings with their gifts to each other. Maybe we still will, …
Ellie & I were talking early one morning while eating breakfast. She says, “I need to brush my teeth tonight! You need to, too! You’ve been using your teeth for 20 days!!” (Said very dramatically) 🤣 Ellie after nap time one day: “I’m awake!” Me: …
We celebrated November birthdays a bit late with Grandma & McKaylee. (We celebrated on their birthdays obviously also!) 😀
