September 2018- Ellie Turns ONE!
Ellie Shenk, sweet little light of our lives, turned one year old on September 27, 2018. Her first year was filled with so much love from our friends and family, and we are so grateful to have her happy and … Read More
September 2018- Costa Rica
Stacy and I have been friends since our high school days at good old Chamberlain Senior High, many moons ago. We have gone on many fantastic adventures through the years and I can count on always having a blast when … Read More
September 2018
September of 2018 brought two fun adventures about– Jill went to Costa Rica and Ellie turned one! This post doesn’t cover either of those things. This one is an overview of the normal life occurring in the rest of the … Read More
August 2018
August of 2018 found us spending time at home tackling various projects around the house, hanging out by the pool, and spending time with our people. You know, typical summertime fun. Ellie begins a love affair with Elmo that continues … Read More
June 2018- West Virginia Vacation
Almost Heaven… West Virginia! Both sides of my family were born and raised in West Virginia, and I always enjoy getting to spend time there whenever we can. Since we would be next door, so to speak, in Virginia for … Read More
June 2018- Shenk Family Reunion
Every two years, the direct progeny of Chris’s grandparents, John & Emily Shenk, gather together for a family reunion weekend. Sometimes they are held in Florida and sometimes they are in Virginia. Last summer, the reunion was in Virginia and … Read More
June 2018- C Family Visit
We were so thrilled to welcome our friends, the C family, for a fun-filled couple of weeks. From crafts to swimming to Disney days, we crammed a ton of fun into their vacation and our too-infrequent time together. There are … Read More
Taking a Break
Our family has made the move to Vermont and now we find ourselves in the unpacking and settling-in phase of this transition. It is no small feat to create a new home in an unfamiliar place. In order to give … Read More