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Beautiful Flowers

Beautiful Flowers

I so enjoy all the beautiful flowers all around our property. The previous owner was an avid gardener & did a beautiful job of designing flower beds that are constantly flowering (different flowers as one dies off, another is blooming). Please ignore all the weeds 

Extra Fridge Space

Extra Fridge Space

Did you know that when you open the fridge doors, the space in between them can be filled? I know it’s hard to explain…but there’s some empty space. We didn’t know until the past few years that it can be filled with extra food. 😯 

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/10/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/10/20

Today is Mother’s Day. I am very thankful for my Mom, Mentor Moms I have had, and my wonderful 8 children who make me a Mother. I am thankful for my Mom. She gives godly counsel. She listens & prays faithfully. I enjoy our weekly 

Celebrating with Friends

Celebrating with Friends

We have some special friends who came to visit yesterday. It was Bill’s birthday in March (a big one, he turned 90!) & because of the virus, the party Jerrie had planned for him had to be cancelled. So Lizzy made him a cake & 

“Zoodles” with Sauteed Veggies

“Zoodles” with Sauteed Veggies

Have you ever made zucchini noodles, or “zoodles”? I have bought them frozen before, but this was my first time making my own. I have a spiralizer that doesn’t get used often enough (I really like sweet potato noodles, but always forget to make them!) 

Asparagus

Asparagus

We were blessed with an awesome, already established asparagus patch when we moved into this house. It has been such a blessing! We get excited every Spring when it starts popping up! The best way to store it is in a glass jar, with about 

Ducklings

Ducklings

When Lexa, Lizzy & I were in Rockford last week for appts (on Lizzy’s birthday!), we happened to see some baby Ducklings swimming in the ditch as we were driving up Perryville. We came back an hour later to take pictures. It was fun to 

Educational CDs We Love

Educational CDs We Love

Confession…we don’t do a lot of “book work” for History & Science, especially in the younger years. Our kids mostly learn from reading, CDs & DVDs. And they know quite a bit! Our kids listen to CDs every night as they are trying to sleep. 

Crawdads

Crawdads

The kids had some fun recently hunting for crawdads in the creek. 😊

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/3/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 5/3/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Lucas. Lucas is thankful for God, because without Him, nothing would be possible. He is also thankful for food, because without it, we can’t live! Lucas is also thankful for Ellenor because she always has a smile