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Celebrating Keira 2022

Celebrating Keira 2022

We have another teenager! Crazy & hard to believe. Time just keeps flying by! 🤪 Keira has a ready smile & hug. She loves to work alongside me & her siblings. She loves to bake & enjoys watching cooking & baking shows with me. She 

Weekly Gratitude Post 1/10/22

Weekly Gratitude Post 1/10/22

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Logan! “I am grateful for family, for without it, I would not exist. And or I would be bored out of my brain and lonely. For instance, my older siblings suggest what books 📚 to read. My 

December/January 2022 Family Pictures

December/January 2022 Family Pictures

Xanna was gone all day at work. When she got home right before dinner, Ellie gave her an awesome hug & said, “I missed you so much today!” 💗 So sweet! First snow of the season!! A balmy, wet, 32 degrees & the younger 6 

My birthday & Seeing Christmas Lights

My birthday & Seeing Christmas Lights

We went to Rockford in the afternoon/evening for our annual Christmas lights/chicken & fries tradition….we pick up a catering tray of chicken & fries from Chick Fil A and drive through the Festival of Lights at Sinissippi Park. Then we went to the Nicholas Conservatory 

Christmas 2021 Part 2 – Lights & Grandma & Games

Christmas 2021 Part 2 – Lights & Grandma & Games

Christmas Lights & Music Video 1 (45 seconds) Christmas Lights & Music Video 2 (12 seconds)

Weekly Gratitude Post 1/3/22

Weekly Gratitude Post 1/3/22

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Lizzy! “I’m thankful for the new year as it gives us a reason for new beginnings. Too often we forget that each day brings new hope. Hope that we can become better people. And that others we 

Christmas 2021 Part 1

Christmas 2021 Part 1

I didn’t take many pictures of us opening presents this year. I tried to focus on the time spent & memories made. I did mean to go back later & get pictures of the siblings with their gifts to each other. Maybe we still will, 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/27/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/27/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Xanna! “I am thankful for spoofsters because well….. Spoof! I am thankful for mommy and daddy and presents and stuff (‘n nonsense.) I am thankful for big fuzzy kitty cats because they like to sleep on my 

December 2021 Family Funnies

December 2021 Family Funnies

Ellie & I were talking early one morning while eating breakfast. She says, “I need to brush my teeth tonight! You need to, too! You’ve been using your teeth for 20 days!!” (Said very dramatically) 🤣 Ellie after nap time one day: “I’m awake!” Me: 

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/20/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 12/20/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… …Me! I’m thankful for kids who enjoy making special birthday treats & yummy GF DF donuts & cinnamon rolls and fruit salad (Emma’s contribution) to celebrate with. I’m thankful that the days will start to get longer