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Visiting A Baby Calf

Visiting A Baby Calf

Lexa took a few kids to go visit a friend’s calf. They love animals! The kids really enjoyed it. 🙂

How Am I Doing?

How Am I Doing?

“How am I doing?” That is a very hard question to answer. I appreciate the fact that people are checking with me and wondering how I’m doing (Please, don’t stop!) But, it isn’t always an easy question to answer. 🙂 Here is the short answer 

The Sanity Saver Planner Review

The Sanity Saver Planner Review

I am a part of a Homeschool Product Testing Group and I was given the privilege of being one of the first to test & review The Sanity Saver Planner I wanted to share it here for any Homeschooling Moms that are looking for a 

Miscellaneous Pictures November 2019 Part 1

Miscellaneous Pictures November 2019 Part 1

A few pictures to document our month so far (at least a little glimpse). For some reason I can’t get more pictures to load today, so I’ll share the rest another day. 🙂

A Health Update & Prayer Request

A Health Update & Prayer Request

I have gone back & forth about how much to share. I do NOT want to be constantly complaining. But over & over I just keep feeling that it’s a story that needs to be told. I’m learning to be an advocate for myself. It’s 

Encouraging Songs

Encouraging Songs

When I feel I need a pick me up, there a few songs I pull out & listen to. These songs encourage me & draw me closer to God. I hope they encourage you today also (or whenever you need to listen to them!) 🙂 

November Family Funnies 2019

November Family Funnies 2019

“Mom, I’m loading! Why am I loading?” (Emma was watching me work on her birthday blog post & the picture of her had a “loading circle”) Emma to Ellie: “I dropped a ‘roller’ (a die) down there – can you get it for me? Lizzy: 

Fresh Perspective

Fresh Perspective

Sometimes we all can use a fresh perspective on things. And since I publicly vented yesterday (& a lot recently, I know!), I want to publicly encourage today. I LOVE smiley faces. They make me happy, speak my love language, make me smile & are 

An Ugh Day.

An Ugh Day.

Yesterday didn’t go quite as planned. I had a Dr appt in Rockford in the morning with a functional Doctor, trying to get to the bottom of what’s been going on with my health the past month+. (I know I owe a post on what’s 

An Idea to Bless Those Who Serve

An Idea to Bless Those Who Serve

For as long as I can remember, we have tried to give trash men, mail carriers, UPS/FedEx drivers, etc. gifts at Christmas time. And I think that’s great, & important. However, we also want to encourage our kids to find ways to bless others all