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Weekly Gratitude Post 9/13/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/13/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lizzy! “I’m thankful for all the components that make up our family. I’m thankful for time I can spend with friends. I’m thankful for a gift received from my parents that will help me with books that 

Park Playdate With Old Friends

Park Playdate With Old Friends

We have been trying all summer to get together with a few families from our old co-op that we were a part of 3 years ago. (We have known the families much longer). We finally made it happen & went to Baumann Park in Cherry 

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/6/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/6/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Xanna! “I am thankful for Eowyn and her first birthday. I am thankful for people who celebrate my puppy with me. I am thankful for friends who like to play games and hang out. I am thankful 

Starved Rock 2021 Part 2

Starved Rock 2021 Part 2

You can read Part 1 here)

Starved Rock 2021 Part 1

Starved Rock 2021 Part 1

(You can read Part 2 here) We have a favorite “Aunt” (Grant’s Dad’s cousin) who lives about an hour away. She had suggested that we could meet at Starved Rock State Park sometime & I am always looking for fun day trips we can take. 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/30/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/30/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Moi! 😊 I’m grateful for unexpected family time with my parents, a brother & my sister, An Aunt, cousins & their kids. Grateful for time to celebrate the life of my late Uncle. I’m thankful for my 

July/August 2021 Family Funnies

July/August 2021 Family Funnies

I was trying to get Ellie to bed & she was having a fussy evening. Finally in desperation I offered to leave the door cracked for her. I left it a 1/4 of the way cracked. She says, “No! A bigger open!” Ellenor was wrapped 

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/23/21

Weekly Gratitude Post 8/23/21

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Grant! I am thankful for an attitude of gratitude.  I am thankful for God’s covenant.  I am thankful for time with my family.  I am thankful for friends who lend a hand.  I am thankful for the 

IL State Fair 2021 Part 1

IL State Fair 2021 Part 1

Xanna, Lizzy & Logan all earned spots at the State Fair with their 4H projects. It was a great experience & the kids got some valuable feedback. We went down to Springfield the day before (to avoid leaving at 4am), got to eat out (a