Creek Fun June 2021
Lexa, Logan, Keira, Lucas & Emma (and Eowyn!) went wading in the creek this week. The water is pretty low this year! I’m thankful for opportunities like this. 💜
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Books I’m Reading
I don’t have/make a lot of time to read these days…time, mental fatigue, etc. However, these 2 books are at the top of my pile & I’m trying to make my way through them. So many good nuggets! I would highly recommend these books to …
Shedd Aquarium May 2021 Stingray Touch
When we went to the Shedd Aquarium 2 1/2 years ago, we missed out on the Stingray Touch. So this year that was something the kids were really hoping to do & I’m glad it worked out. It definitely was a favorite for most of …
Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/21
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Keira! “I am thankful for imagination because we can write books, do 4H, make recipes, so on and so on. I am also thankful for sisters that graduate and teach me in the way I should go. …
The Importance of Saying Yes – Encouragement for Moms
Feeling completely overwhelmed & exhausted. Too much to do & nowhere near enough energy, not to mention time. Having a mini panic attack because there’s SO much to do already & I just remembered we have to make & frost 100+ cupcakes also. (I know …
Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
Have you ever had Hasselback potatoes? Essentially they are oven roasted potatoes that you cut slits in & put oil & salt on. It’s sort of a cross between a baked potato & a French fry. Our family loves Hasselback potatoes, much more than baked …
Surprise Trip to The Shedd Aquarium
We took a day trip last week to the Shedd Aquarium. McKaylee came & joined us also. It was a lot of fun! I took over 300 pictures! Yikes! I’ll have to sort through them & try to share some favorites. But for now, here’s …
22 YEARS! ❤🥰
Grant & I recently celebrated 22 years of marriage! 🥰❤ I’m grateful. I’m grateful for 22 years & looking forward to the next 22. I’m grateful for a weekend away to connect with each other. Sometimes I lose my focus & need to be reminded …
Weekly Gratitude Post 5/31/21
Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Logan! “I am grateful for imagination for without it architects would not build Artists would not draw or paint. Authors would not write or make up Strange creatures. I would not be writing this post, and there …
Weekly Meal Plan 5/30/21 – 6/5/21
Sunday 5/30 – Tuna Cakes Monday 5/31 – Chicken Nuggets (GF/DF) & fries Tuesday 6/1 – Rotisserie Chickens Wednesday 6/2 – Bacon & Eggs & Hashbrowns Thursday 6/3 – Fried Rice Friday 6/4 – Burgers Saturday 6/5 – Xanna’s Graduation Party – Sloppy joes, chips, …