My littlest little is now 9 years old! Jacob's birthday was last Friday so he got to choose his favorite dinner (chicken, mac and cheese, and steamed carrots) then he opened his presents from us after. His uncle Eric also sent him a couple great gifts that he loved!
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
Jacob Turns 9!
Solar Eclipse 2024
April 8 we saw a total solar eclipse, and here in Albion we were directly in the path of totality!
Unfortunately being early April the clouds had other plans, so we also had 100% cloud coverage. However that did not stop us from going outside for the event and at least witnessing the darkness that fell.
Cuddles got upset that we all came outside and left him alone, so he joined us outside!
Monday, April 8, 2024
Oklahoma Road Trip 2024
Another 2600 mile road trip in the books! Maybe our last one for awhile...
Due to family deaths and health concerns we decided to take the family trip to Oklahoma while the kids were out of school this past week. Nick had business to take care of with his mom's estate, and I had several things to help my father with. As always we got a rental car--Kia Soul--and left early Friday morning bound for Terre Haute, Indiana.
We arrived to our hotel in Moore, OK around 3pm Saturday. After checking in, unpacking, and cleaning up we all headed over to my dad's house to say hi and for me to start prepping for everything I would be doing--mostly cooking!! The next day was Easter so I went ahead and got all the groceries I would need that night. He is looking good and doing much better after recent surgery and cancer treatment.
Sunday was Easter! Nick's original plan got a bit derailed so he spent the day with me. After hotel breakfast, we all headed over to my dad's where I started the plethora of meals I would be cooking for his freezer. Nick was my sous chef and very helpful!
In between cooking I was able to give my dad a haircut, and around 1:30pm we wrapped up what we were doing to head back into town for Easter dinner at my brother Eric's house with his wife and stepkids. They made a ton of delicious food, and the kids got to do an egg hunt in the front yard.
The boys had a bunch of fun with grandpa including shooting guns, driving, arcade games, pizza, and candy! They got done before Nick was back in town, so they convinced grandpa to let them swim again at our hotel. He had them all dried and changed by the time we got back for dinner!
So we got to say bye to everyone that last night before I headed back to my dad's house to do his taxes for him. We had severe storms forecasted that evening with tennis ball size hail, but thankfully it was a bust and we just got a bit of rain. I finished up his taxes and finally got back to the hotel around 11:30pm. After some much needed rest we hit the road in the morning around 9am and made it to our new halfway point in Illinois around 7pm. We grabbed some Wendy's for dinner and tucked in early, and hit the road for HOME by 6am!!
After a long day of driving and coming home to snow we got home around 4pm safe and sound with Cuddles holding the fort down for us. It was so nice to be home and sleep in our own beds!! Another visit down.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Ending March
Here's a funny one!
This month Brad finally made it up to the college and got his student ID! He's been working on the steps for induction into an honor society for the college and just finished. I'm so proud of him!
This was his last year participating in Science Olympiad. He was a coach to the younger students as well as a participant.
I did my nails cute for a couple of craft shows on St Patrick's day weekend.
And I've been busy processing herbs that I dried, as well as starting new concoctions to brew for making products.
If you remember from my big trip to the middle east last fall, my camera took a dive and is no longer with us. I had to find a replacement so I decided on this Kodak. I can't wait to test it out on my next big trip!
My spring craft shows have gone well with my new table display. I have a few more to come before summer is here.
I even dusted off my crochet hook to make this for a friend!
As spring is attempting to push through the snow, I grabbed some medicinal herbs. This one is purple dead nettle.
While I had my hook out, I finally started working on a project for myself with wool yarn I got in Iceland a couple years ago. I'm returning in July and wanted to bring this project with me!
After being teased by warmer temps for several days, we had a snow storm come through with a few inches for us.
That's about all for now, but check back soon to see pics from our latest trip to Oklahoma!
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