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Family Get Together Fall 2023 Part 1

Family Get Together Fall 2023 Part 1

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 

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/30/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/30/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Ellenor! “I am glad that my whole family got to come here to get together. I’m glad that Dad’s birthday was recently & that he liked my present. I’m glad that I have a P.E. class at 

“Draw with Me” Week 39

“Draw with Me” Week 39

This is Izzy. She is a writer and travels all over the galaxy, collecting real-life stories to write about. The Prompt was Scratchy…….and the drawing explains itself in that point 😅#Inktober #Inktober2023 This is Jonathan. He’s just a kid right now, but he’s obsessed with 

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/23/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/23/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Emmalyn! Emma is grateful that she has a wonderful sister who is giving birth to her little niece. She is grateful for Hallstrom. And she is grateful for her family.

“Draw with Me” Week 38

“Draw with Me” Week 38

Hey guys!! Got another week of Inktober art for you!! We’re two-thirds of the way there now, so that’s pretty exciting! This is Sebastian. He is Zach’s pet Sand Walker. He acts a LOT like a pet dog…….only a lot smaller than a dog. Anyway, 

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/16/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/16/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lucas! “I am thankful that Dewey is able to have kittens (soon)! I am thankful that my Aunts, Uncles & family are coming over. I’m thankful for this opportunity to go to Hallstrom Homeschool co-op”

“Draw with Me” Week 37

“Draw with Me” Week 37

Hey guys!! I have a bunch of stuff for you this week, and I’m SUPER excited about it!! So let’s dive in!! Meet Ziph the Dilip. Dilips are essentially Niads…..only Dilips are constantly dripping water EVERYWHERE. In this, Ziph has just bowed (a traditional Dilip 

Salmon Filets, 2 Easy Air Fryer Recipes

Salmon Filets, 2 Easy Air Fryer Recipes

I love salmon. I recently learned how EASY & amazing it is in the air fryer. When I stumbled upon a bunch of salmon filets for 50% off at Aldi, I bought several, cut them up & froze filets in individual portions for easy meals. 

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/9/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/9/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am grateful for my Salvation & that God saved me. I am grateful for God leading us to a good church & a new home. I am also grateful that there are a LOT OF 

“Draw With Me” Week 36

“Draw With Me” Week 36

Hey guys!! So, the first week of Inktober is done, I’m really happy with how things turned out!! Of course, there are things I would change and things I could do better…..but hey! For a first try, it’s not bad!! Meet Aando! I think I