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 …

June 2021 Family Pictures Part 1

June 2021 Family Pictures Part 1

Logan with all 5 kittens on his shoulders 😍

Lake LaDonna Day Trip

Lake LaDonna Day Trip

We have been wanting to take the kids on a day trip to a lake or beach (we haven’t been to one in about 15 years!) & when Lexa was unexpectedly off work this week, we decided to make it happen sooner than later. 😊 …

Creek Fun June 2021

Creek Fun June 2021

Lexa, Logan, Keira, Lucas & Emma (and Eowyn!) went wading in the creek this week. The water is pretty low this year! I’m thankful for opportunities like this. 💜

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Stingray Touch

Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Stingray Touch

When we went to the Shedd Aquarium 2 1/2 years ago, we missed out on the Stingray Touch. So this year that was something the kids were really hoping to do & I’m glad it worked out. It definitely was a favorite for most of …

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am thankful for imagination because we can write books, do 4H, make recipes, so on and so on. I am also thankful for sisters that graduate and teach me in the way I should go. …

Surprise Trip to The Shedd Aquarium

Surprise Trip to The Shedd Aquarium

We took a day trip last week to the Shedd Aquarium. McKaylee came & joined us also. It was a lot of fun! I took over 300 pictures! Yikes! I’ll have to sort through them & try to share some favorites. But for now, here’s …

22 YEARS! ❤🥰

22 YEARS! ❤🥰

Grant & I recently celebrated 22 years of marriage! 🥰❤ I’m grateful. I’m grateful for 22 years & looking forward to the next 22. I’m grateful for a weekend away to connect with each other. Sometimes I lose my focus & need to be reminded …