Winter Days

 It's not that I don't like snow.

I probably like snow.

I don't love snow, but I don't hate it.

"Apathetic", is probably the correct word here.

Really, I could take it or leave it.

The reason I'm okay with snow is due entirely to the reaction of my favorite littles.

They love snow.

LOVE IT.

There has been a bit of difference between our 2 big snowfalls this year.

Snow #1 left us with lots to scoop, but it wasn't horribly cold or blustery. 

It was almost pleasant.

It was perfect for little girls to use their snow shovels and help clear the driveway.

Even Olivia got in on the action!

 

Big Snow #2, now that was a different story!

The girls were out sledding in the windy bluster, before the temperatures dropped into the single digits or lower.

 

To their credit, they still loved the snow!

To my credit, I encourage them to be thankful for the snow, because God sends all things in their season,

and for that, I am very thankful.

Happy Winter!

Prairie Days!

 As part of our fall festivities with our local community, we attended an event called Prairie Days at a local conservation center.

My mom and siblings came for a parade that morning, and after lunch we all went to Prairie Days.

Several tried a Civil War-era saddle:

 Olivia was the only one of my girls who would actually get on the saddle, and then she quickly changed her mind. :) 

Examining copies of money, and different guns and pistols.

I got to shoot caps from one of the guns. This gun was a hybrid, used by the cavalry.

A prairie wagon, and tent. 

Ava could relate, as she is a huge fan of Laura Ingalls Wilder. It certainly made parts of history understandable!

Sawing logs (in a non-sleeping way):

Grinding corn:

There were llamas! And a demo of how their wool was spun and woven. All very cool. 

Then the wildlife center, where we explored and learned:

We ended our time by watching the apple press, sampling fresh cider, and watching a candle making demo.

It was a time enjoyed by all!

June Photo Dump

Hey, everyone! I've been really bad at posting! We've had a lot happening, so this is a quick photo dump from the last month or so.
Enjoy!

Lucy's first haircut!

My dad and I on Father's Day

Working on advanced puzzles.

Lucy and Riley's favorite way to share the bike.

Olivia is climbing (and now walking!!). Look out, world! 

Some days are like this. 

The picture was to look back and laugh... And I do. :-)

Have a great summer!