Day 7 was our day in Louisville! It was our last day in Kentucky and it was strange because we were just searching for things to do. Usually in a big city we are having to eliminate things and really prioritize our time – so this was weird. Louisville Slugger Museum This stop was a …
Kentucky Day 6: Kentucky Horse Park and Louisville Temple
This day was such a highlight for everyone in the family. It was Jacob and Sarah’s favorite day but I think we all fell deeper in love with all things Kentucky on this day. Rocky Start Sadly, the day was off to a rocky start. I had woken up in the middle of the night …
Kentucky Day 5: Haney’s Appledale Farm, Mill Springs Battlefield, and Camp Nelson
Day 5 was our Civil War day. We woke up and said goodbye to our cottage (the landscape was incredible – this was the view from our back porch), got some breakfast at the lodge, and made our way to an apple farm. Haney’s Appledale Farm We found this cute little market at a local …
Kentucky Day 4: Cumberland Falls, Cumberland Gap, and Harland Sanders Cafe
This was my favorite day of our trip. Nature fills my soul and the natural beauty of Kentucky won be over in a BIG way. The dense wooded areas and moody morning fog put me right in my happy place. This day was all about the natural beauty of Kentucky. I took so many pictures …
Kentucky Day 3: Mammoth Cave
Day 3 started off with a little sleep in – YAY! Then we loaded up yet again and made our way down to Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky is oh so beautiful. We loved our drive into this park. The main attraction, as you would guess, are the cave tours. We …
Kentucky Day 2: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Day 2 began in Kansas City, Missouri! It was another early wake up call – but not quite as early as the day before – but we hit the road at 5:00 AM. We had to resist the strong temptation to stop at the church history sites that were oh so close to us. We …
Kentucky Day 1: Homestead
For the last nine days are family got to experience one of our very favorite traditions. Our “State” this year was Kentucky and we fell in love with this beautiful state. It was nine days of family togetherness and I love my people so very much and am so grateful for the memories that we …
Sarah’s 9th Birthday
Our sweet Sarah is nine years old! She is growing up so quickly. She is such sweet goodness that just radiates from the inside out. I love her so very much and loved celebrating her special day. Art Party Do you want to know the crazy thing? Sarah said she wanted an “art party” but …
First Day of School
And just like that we are beginning another school year as a family. Time is going by so quickly! We are excited for this upcoming year. – our seventh year homeschooling! 2023 – 2024 <– (that is totally bizarre that this is the year we are going into!) here we go! Jacob – Sixth Grade …
Back to School Feast
Our annual Back to School Feast was beautiful. I love this tradition so much and I can’t imagine beginning our school year without it. This is our 7th year homeschooling! I am so grateful that we get to have this special time together – time I know I will cherish always. Mark kept the kiddos …