Celebrating Lucas 2023 Edition

Celebrating Lucas 2023 Edition

Hard to believe we have another teenager! Lucas turned 13 recently! We are thankful for his cheerful, hardworking personality. He’s a good sport when people tease him. He loves to bake & especially to make baked goods to give others. It’s been fun to see 

KY Trip November 2023 Part 2

KY Trip November 2023 Part 2

Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 1 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 2 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 3 Beautiful Christmas Lights @ The Ark Pt 4 Carousel! (Videos were in the last post): At dinner (we’ve never eaten at 

KY Trip November 2023 Part 1

KY Trip November 2023 Part 1

Last December, we went to the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum in KY. We bought an annual pass (surprisingly, a less expensive option for a family our size). Since it was going to expire soon, we made some last-minute plans to make a quick trip 

November 2023 Family Funnies

November 2023 Family Funnies

Emmalyn found a stink bug in the kitchen. Apparently Logan had put it in a covered bowl that he had been keeping a (HUGE!) Wheel Bug in & it escaped. Logan was called to dispense of the stink bug. He rolled a bottle on the 

September 2023 Family Pictures – Pt 1

September 2023 Family Pictures – Pt 1

Pregnancy Care Center’s Hike for Life – always a highlight Kids playing in Bubble machine @ Hike for Life 9/23 short video Logan & Lucas Axe Throwing @ Hike for Life 9/23 short video Lizzy & Keira Axe Throwing @ Hike for life video Pt 

October 2023 Family Funnies

October 2023 Family Funnies

Ellie: “That’s a BIG windmiller!” Me: “Yes, it is!” Ellie: “It’s as tall as Dad!” Me….”Um….” Ellie: “Actually, it’s like an inch, no a foot taller than him!” 🤣 Ellie: “Mama, I can count to 100!” Me: “Really?! Count for me!” Ellie: “I’m too tired 

Family Get Together Fall 2023 Part 1

Family Get Together Fall 2023 Part 1

Once a year, in the Fall, my side of the family – my parents, siblings & families get together for a couple days. It’s always a highlight! Our family was a bit bigger this year, having gained two sons-in-law. 😀 Random candid pictures – we 

September 2023 Family Funnies

September 2023 Family Funnies

I was hand chopping some raw garlic. Lucas sees & says, “Ooh! Can I try a piece?” I told him it was pretty spicy & he said he had had it before & still wanted some…so I gave him a tiny piece. Lucas: “Mmmm! Not 

ICHE Family Camp 2023 Part 3

ICHE Family Camp 2023 Part 3

Ellie riding Lightning video One of the things we enjoyed doing at Family Camp was go boating together. Grant, Ellie, Elizabeth & I went out on the paddleboat (I promised to do most of the paddling, but was glad for some help from Liz) 😀