Saturday, October 24, 2026

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week, which my brother Kel looks forward to every week: 🤣

Nate, Darryl and I headed to my father-in-laws where we helped him do some projects he needed done.  Josh was spending the day with friends. 

Josh at youth group Sunday 

Nate and I attended a band night to see his friend Silas march! 

Josh on I while he was still 17! 

We went out to lunch for Josh’s birthday. 






Josh’s birthday! 

Birthday peeps at our co-op


Pumpkin patch photos!!! 




Friday, October 23, 2026

Weekly Menu

 My brother, Kel, asked me recently if things have ever "slowed" down because I often say, "things should slow down soon.".  Well guess what?  They have not!  I think things just get busier!  Some days I think my head is spinning.  For real. I really wouldn't trade it though as I know this season is fleeting so I am enjoying it - even on the crazy days.  That also means that my menu plan sometimes shifts faster than the sands on the dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline!  You will notice some repeats from last week as the schedule changed a lot!

Friday - There is a game night for Josh and Nate - I know Nate is going for sure.  Who ever is home will have pulled pork and mashed potatoes.  (All microwave items that keeps it simple!) 

Saturday - My mom's for dinner!  

Sunday - We are grabbing McDonald's after church before heading to my mother-in-laws for birthday dessert with her for Josh's birthday.  She really wanted a chance to see him for his birthday since he turned 18! 

Monday - Zuppa Tuscana and Bread. This was on the plan for last Monday and it did not happen!

Tuesday - Chick-Fil-A Nuggets, Cheesy Potatoes, and veggies

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - I think my guys are having band practice before their concert on Friday.  So I'm really not sure and probably won't know until Thursday morning. 

It was an easy week to plan since it all carried over from last week HA! 

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Our weekly snapshot

Here’s a look back at our week: 

On Saturday Morning we took Nate to a weekend retreat. The camp was located on Lake Michigan so we took a moment to stop and enjoy the lake before Darryl and I headed off for lunch at our favorite taco place.


Josh and Avery enjoyed dinner before heading to homecoming



A few more photos from Nate’s weekend retreat


Josh and I went on his first College visit.


The boys enjoyed youth group on Wednesday night

Our semester jumping for joy photo

A picture of the three seniors in our joyful class



 Josh And Nate attended a football game on Friday night with friends. when I arrived to drop them off there was this amazing rainbow in the sky

This should’ve been the first picture in this post, but somehow it ended up at the bottom. This is when we dropped Nate and Morley off for their weekend retreat.


Friday, October 16, 2026

Weekly Menu

 The countdown to the big 18 is on!  Whew!  Josh gave me a list of some of his favorites and requested fruit with most of the meals and veggies with them as well.  Yep, he likes to be healthy even though he doesn't really like veggies HA! 

Friday - tacos

Saturday - Josh made plans with friends; Meanwhile Darryl, Nate and I are heading to my father-in-laws to help him put things away before winter.  (It seems like just yesterday we put all of his summer stuff out!) We will eat with him. 

Sunday - Josh's first request - Ham slices, homemade mac and cheese, and roasted veggies

Monday Josh's second request - Zuppa Tuscana Soup, Fruit and Bread

Tuesday - Josh's third request - Cheesy Potatoes, Fruit, and veggies (and I'll add Chick-Fil-Lay nuggets too) 

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - Josh's Birthday!!!!  His birthday dinner request is . . .. .Chicken and Rice Stir Fry, Fruit, and I'm adding some crescent rolls too. 


He's got a few more dinner requests that will carry over to next week! 

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Our weekly snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week: 



Wednesday night youth group! 



And Friday School !