I know you all think we’re on vacation 24/7, and I know you think that when we stop on the family farm in Wisconsin, we’re on a vacation from our vacation and are taking long …
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Our July Churches and Mission Venues
We spent July in Wisconsin. The churches in Wisconsin are more traditional than in some of the other parts of the country where we travel. Some of them are simple, some ornate, but almost all …
Continue readingGoodbye Wisconsin, Hello Chris Driesbach! {Fun Video}
As inevitably happens, the sun went down on our time with family. We spent a few final moments with loved ones… and took a last peek at Marissa’s painting… and one last picture… before we …
Continue readingA New Year for Hannah…and Everyone Else
“I spy a birthday girl!” Hannah (not Elisabeth above) turned 17 on January 1. Yes, she was a New Year’s baby. No, she wasn’t the first baby of the new year. Yes, she gets a …
Continue readingNew Year’s Eve Bash
Eliana is excited for a New Year’s Eve sleepover at her aunt and uncle’s house. The New Year’s Eve bash begins with make-your-own pizzas. Let the feasting begin! Root beer—a rare treat indeed. I’m hungry. …
Continue readingMarissa and Stephen’s Christmas Duet
If you’re just here for the video of Stephen and Marissa’s Christmas duet, scroll down to the bottom. We had one last event for the year before we headed south out of Wisconsin to thaw. …
Continue readingHappy Eighth Birthday, Ninja Cowboy!
This boy was super excited to have a birthday with his cousins. It’s a first for him. He dove into his bulk thrift store Legos—woo hoo! Good find! Awesome! A magnifying glass! Time to take …
Continue readingA Merry Christmas on the Farm
Late last night after our beautiful Christmas Eve gathering, we stuck around the farm to clean up. We then came home from Christy’s grandparent’s farmhouse to Christy’s mother’s farmhouse. Are you keeping these farmhouses straight? Let’s …
Continue readingAn Extra Special Christmas Eve
Growing up, Christy’s family always spent Christmas Eve at her grandparent’s house on the farm. This year, she had the opportunity to recreate that to some extent for her family. The night started with a …
Continue readingAdvent (and the Nutcracker) in Wisconsin
Because Christy’s family lives in Wisconsin, we booked a light schedule in that area during the Advent and Christmas season, an moved into her mom’s farmhouse for six weeks. It was a fun change to …
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