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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!) 😀

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 …

Pumpkin carving/decorating:

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 …

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) 😀 …

Lucas on the climbing wall video

We enjoyed being at Camp Timber-lee in WI this past weekend for Family Camp. Our older married girls weren’t able to join us this year, but the weather was beautiful & we had a lot of fun! Last year there was an issue with the …