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Favorite Children’s Songs

Favorite Children’s Songs

Ellie’s 2 favorite children’s songs right now are “Ho Ho Ho Hosanna” & “A Great Gray Elephant.” Every time I put her to bed she demands we sing “Ho ho” & “Elephant”. She knows the words & sings along with me for most of it. 

Kittens 2.0

Kittens 2.0

We have 11 cuddly little kittens who will be looking for forever homes in a couple months (1 is reserved, so 10 are needing good homes). Next post we do we’ll have individual pictures of each kitten. 😊 We have 2 orange ones, 2 calico, 

Irises

Irises

Sorry for so many flower posts, but there’s so much beauty this time of year, I can’t help sharing. ❤😊

Anniversary Getaway

Anniversary Getaway

Grant & I enjoyed an overnight away last week to celebrate our recent anniversary. We are always thankful for opportunities like that to focus on each other. ❤ Also we were the first customers at Franchesco’s on the 29th when they opened back up for 

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 6/7/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Lizzy. “I am thankful for Orthodontists because I GOT MY BRACES OFF!!! 😊 I am soooooo happy! 😁 My teeth are now PERFECT. I have to wear a plastic retainer over my teeth all the time & 

2 Week Meal Plan 6/7 – 6/20

2 Week Meal Plan 6/7 – 6/20

Sun 6/7 – Fried chicken M 6/8 – Chili Tu 6/9 – Baked potato bar with broccoli, bacon & leftover chili as toppings (along with the usual cheese & sour cream, etc…) W 6/10 – Spaghetti, meatballs & garlic bread Th 6/11 – Chicken quarters, 

Freezing Aparagus

Freezing Aparagus

Did you know that you can freeze fresh asparagus? I didn’t until last week! (Well, I knew you could, but didn’t know how.) We have more asparagus than we can use currently, so I wanted to share what I learned.

Cheese Rolls

Cheese Rolls

Last week while the older kids were working in the garden, Emmalyn, Ellenor & I made them a special treat for lunch…cheese rolls! I remember my Mom making these on occasion when I was growing up & my kids love them, too!! They sure don’t 

A Campfire & S’mores

A Campfire & S’mores

We enjoyed an afternoon at Grant’s Mom’s house. We roasted marshmallows & made s’mores. The kids went for walks & runs in the woods & drove the golf cart through the woods. Everyone had a blast & we are thankful for opportunities like that. (Sadly