Friday, December 31, 2021

New Years Eve

 The boys headed to the church building for a youth group lock in. Before they left we got in one last game of Farkle before the year ends. It’s been a new favorite this Christmas break.Chad and I stayed home and watched some Blacklist and then the movie ‘Greater’. It was nice just relaxing at home and ringing in the new year in my pajamas drinking hot tea! 



Saturday, December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas

 It’s been the best Christmas at home. Last night we went to visit Papa and Clara Ruth. The boys opened presents from them and we got to visit for a little while. Afterwards we went to Rah Rah’s house for our usual Christmas Eve meal and gift exchange. We had a great time! We came home and opened stockings like we usually do. The boys exchanged gifts with each other. 

This morning I got up and cooked a big brunch meal. We woke the boys up at 10:00 so we could eat. Afterwards we headed upstairs to see what Santa brought. The boys are all teenagers but Christmas morning is still full of excitement. We have been very blessed. We spent the day playing with new toys (Nintendo Switch), watching sports, and even enjoying outside time with a glow up football and soccer ball. It was 74* today so it was great weather to be outside. Didn’t feel like Christmas outside but it sure felt like Christmas inside 🎄. We had a great day! 

























Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Gingerbread House

We made it a family effort this year and created one gingerbread house together! We all added our own personal little touches. When we finished we tore it down and sampled it. Store-bought gingerbread houses are not the best tasting but we did enjoy working on it together. 












 

KY Thanksgiving

We were glad to get to make the trip to Kentucky this year for Thanksgiving. We were not able to go last year due to Covid. It was great seeing all of our family there. 

Before coming home we made a stop at the salvage grocery store there. We love that place! When we got home the boys sorted through everything. 




 

 

Baby Elsie

Paden and Sarah welcomed Elsie a month ago! She is absolutely precious! We enjoyed sweet snuggles. Chance was at a friend event and missed meeting his newest little cousin. He’ll make up for the missed snuggles later. 







 

 

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Beta Convention

 Cade and Chance were able to attend the National Beta Convention in Nashville this past week. They had a great time and made some great memories. This was Cade’s first Highschool Beta convention due to Covid not allowing it for the past 2 years. So glad he was able to go one time before graduation. 

Chance came home with a 5th place plaque for his on-site painting. Every Beta member had to do one extra activity. Cade took the Quiz bowl quiz but their team didn’t make the top 8. Still proud of him and his team! Chance chose art. He didn’t know he’d be given a specific topic on site. They were told to paint an abstract nature picture. He did and placed!! 

Both boys came home tired and happy with great stories!