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Going On An Adventure!!

Going On An Adventure!!

Yes, that’s an airplane we are (were) on!! Isn’t it beautiful, the clouds?! I was so glad Lexa had pointed it out to me! Lexa & I went on an adventure this past week. Normally my side of the family gets together around Thanksgiving or 

Life Hack: Lining a Pan With Foil

Life Hack: Lining a Pan With Foil

Have you ever wondered how to easily “fold” foil to line a pan? Sure, you can just try to stuff it down inside the pan &try to smooth out the corners. 😀 OR… Turn the pan you want to line upside down, as shown in 

Flying Kites

Flying Kites

We had an absolutely gorgeous day last week & the kids asked to fly kites. I’m so glad they did, it was just perfect weather for it!

October 2020 Family Funnies

October 2020 Family Funnies

“My sister called me ‘bino!’ Your ‘bino’ in your bed!” (Keira called Ellie a bambino & she was tryingto tellingus aboutit while in our bed! Lol) Getting dressed after a shower…. “Are you wearing ‘bottom-case’?” 🤔 “Do you mean underwear?” “Yes, bottom-case!” 😂 “I wearing 

Growing/Harvesting Potatoes

Growing/Harvesting Potatoes

We tried 2 new & different methods of growing potatoes this year. One method was a no till straw bale method. You put straw down, plant/bury the potatoes in the straw & that’s it! Then it’s super easy to harvest also, no digging! The second 

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/12/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 10/12/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Lizzy! I am thankful for all the things my parents do for me. I am thankful for Sunday rest days. On days like yesterday when it’s busy & I don’t get one, it makes me remember & 

4H Awards

4H Awards

Logan & Keira at the 4H Drive Through Awards Ceremony. Logan got a plaque & Keira got a cooking/baking prize basket for her cookies that got selected to go to State Ribbons explained: Dark purple & White mean Grand Champion. The Dark Purple is Champion. 

2 Week Meal Plan 10/11 – 10/24

2 Week Meal Plan 10/11 – 10/24

Su 10/11 – Meatloaf & mashed potatoes (this keeps getting pushed back, we did a roast last week because I had bought one on sale). M 10/12 – Lasagna & garlic bread (again, got pushed back from last week) Tu 10/13 – Pizza Wed 10/14 

Christian Skate Night Pictures

Christian Skate Night Pictures

We loved Christian Skate Night last night & there was a great turnout! McKaylee even came back to visit for it!! Ellenor also got to try out her skates for the first time!! We don’t normally hang out in the arcade, but as a treat 

An Owl (and Finding Joy)

An Owl (and Finding Joy)

A couple nights ago Grant & I were both awake at 12:30 am. I had just tucked Ellie back into bed. Grant says, “Do you hear that owl?” I sat up, eager to listen to it (my hearing is not the best & while I’m