Cantigny Park Day Trip Part 2

Cantigny Park Day Trip Part 2

A few more pictures from our Day Trip to Cantigny Park….

Cantigny Park Day Trip Part 1

Cantigny Park Day Trip Part 1

We took a day trip today to Cantigny Park in Wheaton. It was about an hour & a half drive. Some friends of ours recommended it to us & we were excited to visit. The weather was beautiful, especially for August! Mid 70s & gorgeous! …

McKaylee is 19!

McKaylee is 19!

19 years ago at 3:30 am we became parents for the first time! What a journey it has been & we can remember it as if it was yesterday. We have been infinitely blessed along this journey. We are thankful for McKaylee & the young …

Blessings received

Blessings received

I always enjoy finding the blessings in the little things & everyday life. And I enjoy sharing the blessings with others. 🙂

Illinois State Fair 2019

Illinois State Fair 2019

We spent the night in Springfield so that we could be fresh for the day at the State Fair. Well, that may have backfired as the night at the hotel was not relaxing & the beds really messed with Grant’s back. It took 3 hours …

Illinois State Capitol visit 2019

Illinois State Capitol visit 2019

Since we were going to Springfield (about 3 hours away) for the Illinois State Fair, we decided to take a mini vacation & tour the State Capitol building. We have never been to Springfield or any Capitol building before. WOW! That pretty much would sum …

Road Trip August 2019

Road Trip August 2019

We made a quick 2 day trip to Springfield (3 hours away) to tour the State Capitol building & go to the Illinois State Fair. More of our adventures to come in the next couple days…

Little “BIG” Helpers

Little “BIG” Helpers

It was such a gift to have a day at home yesterday in the midst of a crazy busy week and in the middle of an insane month. I’m so grateful. All the olders were gone & the youngers worked with me on cleaning, packing, …

Learning from our children

Learning from our children

Kids can teach us so much. I love their ready smiles, their unbiased, unconditional love. The radiating joy. The way their faces light up when they see you. Their selfless, giving hearts (don’t get me wrong, there is plenty of selfishness also – we all …