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Guest Post – Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Guest Post – Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Today I have invited my cousin Megan’s daughter Keirsten to do a guest post. Keirsten is almost 15 (close in age to Lizzy) & loves to cook and bake. Today I decided to surprise my family with cinnamon rolls but, I had some sourdough starter that 

Book Recommendations – Prince Martin Series

Book Recommendations – Prince Martin Series

I recently had the opportunity to be an advanced reader for the newest book in the Prince Martin series, Prince Martin & the Last Centaur. We had bought the first 3 Prince Martin books for Lucas for his birthday & he LOVED them. Actually most 

Celebrating Lizzy Part 2

Celebrating Lizzy Part 2

Lexa showing Lizzy a picture of a new kitten a friend had a couple weeks ago that we “reserved” for her. It’s her favorite color & everything!! She says, “I’m not going to cry! Ok, maybe a little!” (Lexa had told Lizzy last week that 

Celebrating Lizzy! Part 1

Celebrating Lizzy! Part 1

Lizzy is 15! She is a hard worker & has a servant’s heart. She is ambitious & likes to tackle projects & see them to completion (or she is at least willing!) She is a great big sister. We are thankful that she loves to 

Making Memories ❤

Making Memories ❤

Even though we are not able to go & do things right now, I am thankful for opportunities to still make lasting memories. Saturday evening several family members from my Mom’s side of the family, plus my parents & 2 siblings, got together online to 

Weekly Gratitude Post 4/26/20

Weekly Gratitude Post 4/26/20

Today’s Gratitude Post is brought to you by Keira. Keira is thankful for snow because it is fun to play with. You can throw it & make a fort out of it. It is fluffy. It is white. It is beautiful.

Checking Up

Checking Up

How is everyone doing? Just wanted to check in on my family & friends….with everything going on, it’s been a LONG month & sadly the “shelter in place” has been extended another month. Are you doing anything to make life fun? How are you coping? 

Making Banana Chips

Making Banana Chips

We have been using a lot of bananas lately – eating them fresh, Ellie eats them in her pouches each day, we use them in a lot of baking, making banana chips (dehydrated bananas), etc.. So, when I went to Woodmans this week when we 

Spring Beauty Part 2

Spring Beauty Part 2

I am not much of a gardener. I do not have a green thumb. But, I do enjoy the beauty of Spring flowers so much! The couple who built our house, she was an avid gardener & designed beautiful garden beds, with flowers that continually