Blake and I never really envisioned what life would be like as we entered our 50’s – but I do know it was on both of our hearts that we would continue doing the things that bring us so much joy.
Oh. My.
How the Lord has blessed the desires of our hearts!
JUST LOOK.
Our daughter.
Reading to her niece, nephew, and brother.
I know.
I know!!
Our grand babies.
Addie Mae sent me these photos while we were in Illinois!
Speaking of Illinois, Blake and I spent last weekend there again with my brother and drove away AMAZED at all that was accomplished.
Here’s just one of the many stacks of boxes we made!
We had a date while we were there too, since we were dining alone in a cozy little spot in the basement.
The drive back and forth from Wisconsin to Illinois is pretty!!
In the midst of all that is going on, Blake told me he has several vacation days to use up by the end of the year!
YAY!!
He took one of them the week before last, and he and his crew put grout on the backsplash they installed quite a while ago.
It takes some time to dry, and the finished color as it dries is perfect!
The day Blake was off, we also made an attempt at getting our annual family photo taken!
By our most favorite photographer ever!
Unfortunately, we were missing Grant, so Kay just took some head shots of the kiddos for the blog.
Lane had a horrible, horrible cough for weeks.
It kept me on my knees quite a bit!
There were lots of days that he just could not function.
I am SO, so thankful he is better now!
Kayla shared some flowers she received with me!
They were SO beautiful!
I haven’t taken many photos of our meals lately….but I did take some one evening.
Our food choices have shifted to comforting winter foods!
The bigs work hours are shifting for the winter months too!
They both have jobs that are seasonal and slow down for the winter.
I am loving that fact!!
I found a love note for me one morning.
It made my heart sing!
These gifts of ours are the sweetest kiddos ever.
Blake and I have some big plans in our heads and in our hearts, and we are excited to see how the Lord directs and blesses those desires!!
The BIGGEST thing on our hearts right now is the birth of our granddaughter!!!
We are waiting and more excited than ever!!!
Sweet baby girl, we cannot wait to welcome you to our crazy!!
And to hold you and know your name!!
Lord willing, it will be very soon!
