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“Draw with me!” (Week 29)

“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

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

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 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/14/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/14/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I’m thankful for long trips that are fun and relaxing for families to go on. I’m thankful for friends to play with. I’m thankful for parties that we can host & go to. I’m thankful for 

Ogle County 4-H Fair Judging Results 2023 Part 2

Ogle County 4-H Fair Judging Results 2023 Part 2

**Note: Elizabeth’s Draw With Me post will return next week. Thank you for your patience. She’s working on a gift project & wants to wait to reveal the pictures.** The kids worked hard on all their 4-H Fair Projects & did a great job! Several 

Ogle County 4-H Fair Judging Results 2023 Part 1

Ogle County 4-H Fair Judging Results 2023 Part 1

The kids worked hard on all their 4-H Fair Projects & did a great job! Several State Delegate & State Alternate ribbons were earned. We are proud of them regardless of the outcome. ❤️ We love seeing all the creativity & imagination & hard work! 

Ogle County 4-H Fair Poultry Show 2023

Ogle County 4-H Fair Poultry Show 2023

Lucas, Keira & Emmalyn all took chickens to the Fair & did well with them and had a lot of fun. 😀

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/7/23

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/7/23

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Logan! I am grateful for imagination, laughter, and jokes. Laughter because that means everyone chortling is happy. Jokes because they create laughter & chuckling. Imagination because then you can create jokes, which create laughter, which is almost 

“Draw with me!” (Week 28)

“Draw with me!” (Week 28)

I finished my storyboard!!!! Here are some more rough sketches!!!! Im not going to share the actual storyboard yet because I’m going to do a separate post for it really soon…… Random hands that I drew for no reason 🤷‍♀️ A semi eaten cookie……also for 

Lake LaDonna Day July 2023

Lake LaDonna Day July 2023

I know I’m woefully overdue for blog posts. It has been a very busy past few months…I will try to catch up on stuff as I’m able. Last night while I was at the Fairgrounds until 9:40pm waiting for 3 kids to have their Poultry