April 2023 Family Funnies

April 2023 Family Funnies

I was looking at pictures of when Ellie was a baby & said to her, “Ohhh, you were so tiny!!” Ellie: “Aww, I was so adorable! I’ve grown up so much! Now I have bigger arms! And bigger hands!” I had to interrupt Logan & 

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,