Friend's Birthday Sleepover (Videos)

Pictures taken Feb. 20-21 ~

Elli had a sleepover celebrating her friend's 12th birthday!

Taking a walk with Marshmallow in the remote-control police car.

Video ~ Double slide.

Playing Smash Bros. video game.

Chocolate fountain.

Birthday present!

Making pumpkin bread muffins.

Delivering muffins to a few neighbors.

Video ~ Playing ping pong.

Sydney's Bridal Shower

Pictures taken Feb. 19 ~

Here are some pictures from the bridal shower for our nephew's fiancé!

Bagel Bird Feeder (Video)

Picture taken Feb. 18 ~

Elli's bagel bird feeder from Sunday School was making the birds dizzy, so Elli anchored that thing down!

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Recipe - No-Bake Breakfast Cookies

Picture taken Feb. 17 ~

No-Bake Breakfast Cookies

2 - 2 1/2 c. rolled oats

1 c. peanut butter

1/2 c. sliced almonds

1/2 c. raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips

1/4 c. honey

1 tsp. cinnamon

Optional:

1/8 c. flax seed meal

1/8 c. chia seeds

Add 1 T. honey for each addition.

Shape into 1/2 cup and slightly flatten for breakfast cookie. Store in refrigerator or freezer. Makes about 5 large cookies.

Horse Riding Lesson on Valentine's Day (Videos!)

Pictures taken Feb. 14 ~

Elli and Halo.

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Taco Soup-er Bowl

Pictures taken Feb. 13 ~

Elli wanted a Taco Soup-er Bowl!

Valentine's Day ~ 2022

Pictures taken Feb. 13 ~

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Valentine's Day Cake Balls

Picture taken Feb. 12 ~

Practicing for a Drum Test

Picture taken Feb. 11 ~

Ephesians 2:10

Picture taken Feb. 7

For we are God's masterpiece.

He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,

so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. 

- Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) 

Drew & Sydney's Wedding Shower

Pictures taken Feb. 6 ~

Here are some pictures from the wedding shower for our nephew and his fiancé! We are so happy for both of them!

Chinese New Year 2022 ~ Year of the Tiger

Pictures taken Feb. 2 ~

We celebrated Chinese New Year ~ the Year of the Tiger! There are 12 zodiac animals, and Elli was born the year of the tiger!

Chinese New Year gifts ~ Chinese zodiac animal shirt, money in a traditional red Chinese envelope, and a tiger plush pillow.

We made chocolate chip cookie dough lanterns!

Writing the Chinese character for tiger on the Buddha board.

Yoga tiger pose.

Orange oil candle.

Elli used orange construction paper and black felt to make a tiger costume for Marshmallow!

Elli did a great job drawing a tiger with "2022" in his stripes!

Chiefs Socks

Picture taken Jan. 30 ~

Jeff looking snazzy at church with his Chiefs socks.

Jeff's Birthday ~ 2022

Pictures taken Jan. 22 ~

We had a Chiefs/BBQ party for Jeff's birthday. Elli made white chocolate decorations for the cake!

Kaitlyn's 27th Birthday!

Pictures taken Jan. 16 ~

We celebrated Kaitlyn's 27th birthday with ice skating and her favorite Italian restaurant! We are going to miss her so much when she goes back to New York.

Pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing.

Helping Clear Off Grandma's Sidewalk (Video)

Pictures taken Jan. 16 ~

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