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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
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)
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
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
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
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 …
“Draw with me!” (Week 29)
Hey guys!!! I’m sorry for my absence. Last week was kinda crazy and I was working on a larger project that I didn’t want to share until it was done…….and I’m afraid that this week I have only one drawing for you, but I hope …
IL State Fair 2023 Part 1
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 & …
Ogle County Fair 2023
Had a fun family day at the Fair after Poultry Judging. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pictures of the older kids on any rides because I was with Ellie on the younger kid rides. They had a blast, though! 😀 We did enjoy a couple …