March 2023 Family Funnies

March 2023 Family Funnies

Leading up to Lent (40 days before Easter), we were talking about making personal decisions. Ellenor says, “What is this Lentil?” Can I give up taking naps for Lentil? Lucas made a batch of banana bread & accidentally left out the sugar. He had also 

Celebrating Ellie – 2023 edition

Celebrating Ellie – 2023 edition

I can’t believe Ellie is already 5! Where has the time gone?!? She is a precocious, sweet, cheerful spitfire. She gives great hugs & almost always has a big smile on. She loves talking to strangers & telling them her whole life story. 😀 She 

Field Trip Feb 2023

Field Trip Feb 2023

We joined a group that does Homeschool Field Trips monthly & toured the Joseph Glidden Homestead & Barbed Wire Museum in DeKalb. It was a well-preserved house from 1860 & fascinating information about his Barbed wire patent. I had jo idea how many different styles 

February 2023 Family Funnies

February 2023 Family Funnies

Lexa & I were talking about color choices for my Mother of the Bride dress. After we talked about a certain color, she says, “I like it. Old & wise!” I laugh & say “I’m not THAT old!!” Lexa: “Not excruciatingly old!” 🤣🤭 Ellie: “Hey, 

Snow Play Day January 23

Snow Play Day January 23

One day while Grant & I were out of town, we got quite a bit of snow & the kids had fun playing outside. (Pictures by Lexa)

Restaurant Trip 3.0

Restaurant Trip 3.0

This was a really fun, rotating restaurant with a great view!! We were 107 floors up.

Restaurant Trip 2.0

Restaurant Trip 2.0

Video of the Fountains Video 2 of the Fountains with “Fly Me to the Moon” playing in the background Video 3 of the Fountains Short video of the Chocolate Fountain

Restaurant Trip 1.0

Restaurant Trip 1.0

Grant knows how much I enjoy experiencing different foods & restaurants. I enjoy trying different foods that we wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to try at home. So when we were offered a deal for a 5-star hotel that seemed too good to pass up, 

Family Wedding News

Family Wedding News

We have some big news to share! Our family will be growing again this year…this time by marriage! 😀 Anton proposed on New Year’s Eve & he and McKaylee are engaged! They are still working on wedding details – they have a lot going on