Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving 2021

We enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. McKaylee was home & Grandma was planning to join us on Thanksgiving Day, but wasn’t feeling well. We missed her, but enjoyed the day. Yummy food, games, laughter, family time… what a blessing! โค

Candlelight Walk 2021

Candlelight Walk 2021

Every year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we enjoy going to the Candlelight Walk in Oregon (about 15 min away). There’s an old building with lots of shops & museums we walk around & enjoy, then go on a horse drawn wagon ride. Fun memories! โค

November 2021 Family Funnies

November 2021 Family Funnies

I was leaning over in my chair to reach something & Ellenor about pushes me off the chair. I say, “Ellie, please don’t crowd me!” “I’m not crowding you, I’m cute-e-ing you!” ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ The kids were watching a short movie about Hellen Keller one day 

October/November 2021 Family Pictures

October/November 2021 Family Pictures

Ellie Singing Nothing But the Blood (age 3 1/2) I love that Ellie loves to sing & even hymns. โค๐Ÿงก Sweet Skating pictures rarely turn out well, sadly! But, we really enjoyed getting back to Christian Skate night. โค Races @ Christian Skate Night!:

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Emmalyn turned 9!! She loves playing with our animals, reading, playing with her siblings, sewing, baking, or doing any type of crafts. We are grateful for Emmalyn!

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Lucas turned 11! He is a sweet boy, always willing to jump in & help, cheerfully makes us coffee every morning. He loves Legos & chess, Risk & Catan and all sorts of games. He loves to bake – banana bread & cake, cookies, baked 

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 3 – Dolphin Show, Stingrays, Jellyfish & More (Including several videos)

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 3 – Dolphin Show, Stingrays, Jellyfish & More (Including several videos)

We really enjoyed the “Animal Spotlight” shows they did…we got to see the dolphin Show…twice, they didn’t say ahead of time which animals it would be & we were hoping for the Beluga Whales, but that’s ok. The dolphins are so fun to watch!! I 

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 2 – Sea Lions, Sea Star Touch, Beluga Whales & Penguins

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 2 – Sea Lions, Sea Star Touch, Beluga Whales & Penguins

Another favorite picture taking place ๐Ÿ˜Š A couple short videos included also…showed the animals much better than any pictures I could take! Also a few miscellaneous, unique animals at the bottom of the post Sea Lion Video (from when they were in their tank) Beluga 

October 2021 Family Funnies

October 2021 Family Funnies

Ellie was making me food at her pretend kitchen & asked me if I wanted an onion (to go with my donut & French fries) ๐Ÿ˜€ I told her it was actually garlic & yes, please! So then she says, “OK, I’ll get you some