Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
Emmalyn turned 11 recently! We are grateful for her, the joy she brings to our lives & how she’s a special part of our family. ❤️ A few flashback pics: Emmalyn is 11!! (Yes, cheesecake with jelly beans was requested again this year!) 😀
Logan was driving in Rockford & I told him to turn left on Mulford. He says, “Who is Mull? I don’t know, but he “Foured it!” 😅🤣 On our way home from a long day at our homeschool co-op, Ellie yawns. Me: “Are you going …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
