Blueberries

Blueberries

We LOVE blueberries. Every summer we buy the big 10# boxes & enjoy them while they last (we used to buy 1-2, now we buy 4-8!) Everyone helps & we wash, dry & freeze them to enjoy all year! One of favorite things about summer 

July 2021 Family Funnies

July 2021 Family Funnies

We were all in the car & the car needed to be jumped (this has been happening repeatedly). I said, “Well, I guess we need to make an appt to take the car in & have it looked at.” Emma says, “I didn’t know that 

Car Show & Petting Zoo June 2021

Car Show & Petting Zoo June 2021

Our little town had their annual festival recently & we took the kids to the Car Show. All of the cars had signs saying pledo not touch, but a sweet gentleman invited our kids to sit in his 67 Stingray Corvette! He was so nice! 

June 2021 Family Funnies

June 2021 Family Funnies

Ellie: “Mama, what’s that bump?” “That’s my elbow! Can you say elbow?” Ellie: “El-bone. I have another one, too!” “Yes, you do! Can you say ‘elbow’?” Ellie thinks a minute, then shouts, “Knucklebump!” 😅🤣 (when Uncle Drew was here last week, he taught Ellie knucklebump. 

June 2021 Family Pictures Part 2

June 2021 Family Pictures Part 2

We were invited to a friend’s house to do some archery one warm evening…

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Part 3 – Macaw

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Part 3 – Macaw

While we were at the Shedd Aquarium last month, we also got to see a Macaw up close! So fun!

Xanna’s Graduation & Baptism

Xanna’s Graduation & Baptism

We are so grateful for everyone who came to help us celebrate Xanna’s Graduation & Baptism. It was a beautiful day! I didn’t end up taking many pictures, but we had a great time! 😊 For anyone that wasn’t able to join us & would 

Family Square/Line Dance May 2021

Family Square/Line Dance May 2021

We were invited to a Family Square & Line Dance in May. We had a lot of fun! Everyone liked the square dancing better, but they were surprised at how much they even enjoyed the Line dancing. 😊

Visiting Grandma

Visiting Grandma

About a month ago, we had the opportunity to visit Grandma. We brought lunch & enjoyed a meal & a game of Uno Flip with her. We’re grateful for opportunities like this, especially since they don’t happen very often! (Sorry for the duplicates, it was