From our family to yours ...

Happy Fourth of July!!!!!

walk & recycle

a beautiful sunny day.

but oh so windy!

determination to make the best of this day, no matter what.

so T. and I ventured on a walk this afternoon.

we went with bags in hand & a  mind set to find aluminum cans.

the wind was helpful in literally pushing us along :)

and find cans did we ever!

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celebrating a spring walk with smiles
and recycling rewards!

Photo Funnies

Early last month, we did a quick photo session with a good friend of ours. She has great scenery on her property, and also has a really nice camera. So we decided to give it a shot, (no pun intended) in the freezing cold.

She took A LOT of pictures, and we were very happy with the ones that worked out! It was quite the experience though, as this was probably only the 2nd time that we tried to do a session with all 5 kids. (since 'T' has been home)

Plus when it's cold, it just adds another whole round of laughs! So as I sit here remembering all the funny comments, how cold we were, and even the complaints - I'm laughing. Just a glimpse, into what one of our photo sessions looks like.

BEHIND THE SCENES

~Michlyn

not what it looks like...

Well, welcome to a real Minnesota January, I guess : /

We've been spoiled with unseasonably warm temperatures for this time of year.

And other than the lack of snow for the outdoor sport enthusiast, no one was really complaining.

That has now changed...

We got a little snow yesterday and as the sun went down so did our temperatures... Brrrrr!

For several days we enjoyed temps in the high teens & twenties,

Not too bad, if you ask me.

And perfect Winter weather to still enjoy the great outdoors.

As of last night though, we dipped into those dreaded below zero temps :(

Not so much fun, but inevitable.

But no matter what it's like outside,

I have a little girl who needs the fresh air & exercise only the great outdoors has to offer.

 So I bundled her up... head to toes.

Set a timer.

And sent her out.

Despite the bright beautiful rays of sunshine and T's big smile,

it's not what it looks like...

It's cold!!!!

But the few minutes she endured it, she enjoyed herself... sledding, swinging & upside down sliding. lol!

And all in all made for a happier & more peaceful home :)

Thankful for the beauty of this day & the shelter of His love,

~Becky

"I long to...take refuge in the shelter of your wings." Psalm 61:4