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October/November 2021 Family Pictures

October/November 2021 Family Pictures

Ellie Singing Nothing But the Blood (age 3 1/2) I love that Ellie loves to sing & even hymns. ❤🧡 Sweet Skating pictures rarely turn out well, sadly! But, we really enjoyed getting back to Christian Skate night. ❤ Races @ Christian Skate Night!:

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/22/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/22/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira “I am grateful for Grandma, she is so kind & loving. So are Dad & Mom. I am also thankful for books that are fun and Christian. I an thankful for clipboards that can hold paper 

Belated Anniversary Getaway

Belated Anniversary Getaway

Grant & I try to get away once a year for our anniversary. In years past we have enjoyed going to Madison, about 2 hours away…far enough, but not too far. 😀 This year we ended up going to Chicago for 2 nights, 3 days 

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Celebrating Emmalyn 2021

Emmalyn turned 9!! She loves playing with our animals, reading, playing with her siblings, sewing, baking, or doing any type of crafts. We are grateful for Emmalyn!

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/15/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/15/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Logan! “I am grateful for warmth, without it we would freeze to death! So thank you whoever invented fire in a box aka furnaces, ovens & microwaves. Oh & we must not forget who created fire… God, 

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Celebrating Lucas 2021

Lucas turned 11! He is a sweet boy, always willing to jump in & help, cheerfully makes us coffee every morning. He loves Legos & chess, Risk & Catan and all sorts of games. He loves to bake – banana bread & cake, cookies, baked 

4H Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Fall 2021

4H Shooting Sports – Air Rifle – Fall 2021

Logan, Keira, Lucas & Emma all enjoyed air rifle again this fall (it was Emma’s first time since she’s finally old enough for 4H.) We all went their last week to watch & cheer them on. The last week is always a little different as 

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/8/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 11/8/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lizzy! “I’m thankful for libraries we can borrow books and movies from. I’m thankful for gf df nuggets and fries we can eat. And I’m thankful Mom and Dad could have a few rest days to themselves.”

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 3 – Dolphin Show, Stingrays, Jellyfish & More (Including several videos)

Shedd Aquarium October 2021 Part 3 – Dolphin Show, Stingrays, Jellyfish & More (Including several videos)

We really enjoyed the “Animal Spotlight” shows they did…we got to see the dolphin Show…twice, they didn’t say ahead of time which animals it would be & we were hoping for the Beluga Whales, but that’s ok. The dolphins are so fun to watch!! I