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August 2023 Family Funnies

August 2023 Family Funnies

Ellie comes in to see me while I’m doing my hair & she says, “I’ve been living in this house for a decade!” Me “Ellie! You’re only 5! That’s half of a decade. 😃 You have been living here your WHOLE life, though!” 😂 Ellie: 

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/4/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/4/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Ellenor! “I am thankful that I have a class at Hallstrom & it’s a gym class. I’m thankful that we could celebrate Lizzy’s graduation & baptism and that we get to go to Family Camp again this 

“Draw with me!” (Week 31)

“Draw with me!” (Week 31)

Hey guys!!!!! I have a LOT of drawings for you this week 😄 so sit tight. First, I’m going to share my illustrated story. Feel free to read it or just look at the drawings. Up to you. I’m sorry if some of it is 

May 2023 West Trip – SD, WY, MT (+ 24th Anniversary Pics)

May 2023 West Trip – SD, WY, MT (+ 24th Anniversary Pics)

In May Grant & I celebrated our 24th Anniversary…hard to believe it’s almost been a quarter of a century!!😯 Right after Mike & Lexa’s wedding, we took a trip to SD, WY & MT…visiting a church & some family & friends. Then in June we 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/28/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/28/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! “I am grateful for my family. I am grateful that Hallstrom let us join them in our learning. I am grateful that my Aunt is moving closer to us. I am grateful that my grandparents come 

“Draw with me!” (Week 30)

“Draw with me!” (Week 30)

Hey guys!!!! I have a lot of fun stuff this week to show you!!! First off….some sketches. I was practicing hands for some reason……and on the left page I did the right hand first and then ended up drawing an entire body to go with 

August 2023 Family Pictures Part 1

August 2023 Family Pictures Part 1

I know I’m woefully behind on our Family Picture Posts…trying to start with the most recent & work my way back as I’m able…its been a pretty intensely busy past 6 months! 😀

IL State Fair 2023 Part 2

IL State Fair 2023 Part 2

3 of the kids qualified for the 4-H State Fair this year. We drove down to Springfield the day before, had a fun swim in the pool & then ate at Cracker Barrel. We used to travel to WY/CO every summer to visit family & 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/21/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/21/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I am thankful that Lexa is pregnant & I am going to be an Uncle in the Spring. I am thankful that we have 9 kittens. 😻 I am thankful that we have such good Mothers