Ogle County Fair 2021 Part 1

Ogle County Fair 2021 Part 1

It’s Fair Week! Our kids worked hard & got their projects done & we were very pleased with how they did! I tried to get pictures of the kids with all their projects, but this is not a complete list! There are several more that …

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 …