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My Smiley Face Sewing Machine Cover

My Smiley Face Sewing Machine Cover

I am so excited to share with you that I finally finished my sewing machine cover!! It has been on my to do list for an embarrassingly long amount of time. I won’t share HOW long, but I will say that… I’m SO excited it’s 

2 Week Menu Plan Oct 13 – Oct 26

2 Week Menu Plan Oct 13 – Oct 26

Sunday, Oct 13 – Italian Beef w/ Deli Rolls from Aldi Monday, Oct 14 – Quesadillas (Lexa) Tuesday, Oct 15 – 14 – Oven Roasted chicken & potatoes (Lexa) (using the first of our butchered chickens – excited to try them out!) Wednesday, Oct 16 

Friendships

Friendships

Over the years I’ve learned that the only thing I can count on with friendships is that they will change. 🤷‍♀️ I’ve had many close friendships fizzle out due to different circumstances – busyness, moving, unresolvable differences, etc. 🙈 And yet, there are some friends 

Cutting Cheese Blocks – A Mom Hack

Cutting Cheese Blocks – A Mom Hack

I wanted to share a way to easily cut some cheese slices or blocks. The pictures below are of a block of parmesan cheese. Start by “scoring” in the block of cheese where you want the cuts to be – you want the cuts to 

Costco vs Sam’s Club (vs Amazon??…)

Costco vs Sam’s Club (vs Amazon??…)

We recently got a Costco near us (Yes, it’s an hour away. Yes, that’s “Near!”) I have to admit I have been SO excited! I’ve heard for years about how awesome it is, but never wanted to drive 2 hours each way to find out. 

Making God our Rock

Making God our Rock

I was listening to a Christian radio station this morning while eating my breakfast & was struck by a comment. They were raising money, & telling stories of how the music & station changed lives, etc… But then they said something about them (the radio 

Fun with Clay

Fun with Clay

McKaylee recently gave her old pottery wheel & clay to the other kids. They’ve been having a lot of fun playing together with it. (Pictures are courtesy of Lizzy) 🙂

Q & A

Q & A

I thought it would be fun to do a Q & A (Question & Answer) post! 🌝 Does anyone have any questions they would like to ask of me or our family? Can be directed towards the family or a particular person. Please comment with 

“BANG”

“BANG”

Today I am going to tell you about The three positions for shooting sports

Ye Olde Faire @ Stronghold 2019

Ye Olde Faire @ Stronghold 2019

Its the first weekend in October, which means it’s Ye Olde Faire at Stronghold Castle in Oregon. We really enjoy going & try to make it each year.