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Last Days Of Summer

The last days of Summer are upon us. OK…so, it’s just August 1st, but it still feels like Summer is coming to an end.  Once August hits, the Back to School sales start, school supply lists are out, and some of our kids are heading back to school already. I am happy to say that [...]

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American Legion Homecoming This Weekend in Chatham, IL

Looking for something fun and local to do with your family this weekend, June 24 – 26?  Why not check out the American Legion Homecoming in Chatham, IL?! A hometown tradition started 63 years ago as a way to pay tribute to the American soldiers who were returning home from being overseas, this picnic-type festival [...]

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Wordless Wednesday -Our Family Trip to Kentucky

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So this post isn’t so “wordless”, but it is full of wonderful photos that tell a story. I hope you enjoy! We recently took our 1st family trip to visit my Dad and family in Kentucky.  We were a little nervous about the 5 hour drive and staying away from home with the kids for [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – To Grandma’s House We Go!

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We spent some time at Grandma’s house this weekend.  The kids were able to play outside with their cousins and spend time with our extended family. It was a fun day!  Looking forward to more opportunities to spend time together with the beautiful weather on the horizons.

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Did you guess right??

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Where’s Ella? Yep…she’s at the water… She’s at her grandparents house this past weekend for Easter! She wasn’t alone…in fact, we were all there! We had a wonderful time enjoying a delicious meal, throwing rocks into the pond and riding on Grandpa’s new Pontoon Boat!  It was Andrew’s first ride…and Ella’s first that she really [...]

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A Surprise Visit

Living far away from your family is hard and can be really lonely at times.  I know that a lot of you have moved from home, leaving behind those you love for whatever reason and understand what I mean. Most of my family lives in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, while I am in Illinois.  [...]

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I’m outta town!

HI Everyone! Just checking in from my family’s house in Kentucky!  My sister and I (alone with no kids!) packed up and headed to surprise our sister at her Sweet 16 Party last night.  She was shocked and got all choked up!  So sweet!  We had a blast and boy do I feel old!  I [...]

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Holiday Portrait Disasters

One morning this week, I packed up the kids and headed to Target for a quick photo shoot  that would hopefully end  with a cute photo to send to family in our Christmas cards. I made an early appointment  so that the kids would be happy and hopefully not too cranky by the time we [...]

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She Did It!

My baby girl sang at her very 1st Pre School performance, ever!  I am one proud mamma! In honor of Veteran’s Day, the kids were to sing Yankee Doodle and I’m In The Lord’s Army, in front of their parents at a Spaghetti Dinner.  Ella was so nervous!  She cried about it, she got excited [...]

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How About A Staycation?

You’ve gotta love living in a small, big town. Lots to do and see and you get to stay right here at home! Today we slept in a little, had some pancakes for breakfast, lounged around for a while, and then headed out for a little fun in our town! We first stopped for some [...]

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