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Ham, Egg & Cheese Cups

Ham, Egg & Cheese Cups

Since our chickens are laying well again, (which has been on & off this year!!), we are again looking for ways to use eggs & discovered these yummy treats. Then add a piece of cheese or some shredded cheese. Then an egg in each cup. 

Amazing Mashed Potatoes

Amazing Mashed Potatoes

Sometimes I have an idea for a blog post, and want to take pictures to include, but then we eat all the food before I can take pictures….yup. This happens all the time. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜‚ So, instead of putting this post off again, I’ll share a 

Hiking at Castle Rock

Hiking at Castle Rock

Lexa had seen some scenic pictures of Castle Rock State Park & wanted to go check it out, so I took her last week. It’s always special to have some one-on-one adventures with the kids. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก It’s a little bit embarrassing to admit we’ve lived 

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/21/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 9/21/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by… Grant! I am thankful for a family that works together.  Prays together.  Plays together.  Laughs together.  Weeps together. Worships together.  I am thankful for the changes Christ has put upon myself.   I am thankful for the changes 

September Family Funnies

September Family Funnies

Ellie: “I looking for my swim-swim!” Me: “Do you mean your swimsuit?” Ellie: “Yes!” I put on my boots that I had just worn the day before & couldn’t get one on….I finally realized there was a tiny Ellie sock down in the toes… So 

Decorating Pumpkins

Decorating Pumpkins

A friend brought over a pumpkin for each of the kids. They had a lot of fun decorating them. ๐Ÿ˜Š I love how everyone has a different style & personality. ๐Ÿ˜€

Learning to Appreciate the Good Through the Hard

Learning to Appreciate the Good Through the Hard

The other night Grant & I were talking & I mentioned how I disliked the weather being all rainy & gray for days on end and how it made for a LONG week. Grant in his infinite wisdom, reminded me that rainy, gray days help 

September 2020 Family Pictures Part 1

September 2020 Family Pictures Part 1

“They are shorts if you’re tall & pants if you’re short! One size fits all!” (A favorite Veggie Tales song!)

Extracting Honey

Extracting Honey

Lizzy has had bees for about 1 1/2 years now; this is her 2nd year extracting honey. We had one hive last year & have 2 hives this year. Her friend Sophia came over to visit & help.