Friday, December 31, 2021

#Hartz2021 Week 48

 A little bit of what we have been up to Dec. 29-31...

We made it to the end of the year, even if my weeks are wrong on the blog posts! 

We made it home and received word that many of our family members had Covid. Brian ended up getting it again, but thankfully it was mild.

Lincoln got a room transformation!


He chose the blue color, and it looks great! Brian built floating shelves and a place for him to hang his medals.

Mountain headboard and LED lights

I just love how his room turned out!

Quarantined New Years Eve at home!
We played games, ate lots of food, and toasted to the New Year!
I finally can say I read through the whole Bible! The One Year Bible help me stay on track! Definitely recommend it. Time in God’s word is so important!
Each day was often the exact scripture I needed to hear and fill my heart and mind with. Love how God meets our needs with His word.
I also listed 5 things I was grateful for each day, what a way to change your attitude!



Tuesday, December 28, 2021

#Hartz2021 Week 47

 

A little bit of what we have been up to Dec. 25-28...

Presents they bought for each others
Christmas morning

Surprised Brian!
Christmas Day at Lambeau Field! We had a blast cheering on the Pack. Definitely a gift we will always remember! And the Packers win!
Lunch before the game

Dad's girls
The boys first Packer game and time at Lambeau Field
Jackson and I sat outside by my dad and Garrison
Bundled up-thankfully it wasn't freezing temperatures
Brian and Lincoln sat in box seats and were nice and warm!
They could walk out on the roof and see the whole field!
Always love going to a game or watching the Packers with my dad!
Uncle Mike stopped by to say hi
Lucy always loves to take a selfie and snuggle
Traci, Brian, and I shot the moon, came back, and won our Rook game!
The whole Hartzler gang
We woke up to SN❄️W! An answered prayer for the boys! We let them play for a little bit before starting our drive home. We are so thankful for our time with our families!



Hot chocolate in the hotel- almost home!


Sunday, December 26, 2021

#Hartz2021 Week 46

 A little bit of what we have been up to Dec. 20-24...

Headed to Wisconsin for Christmas!
Boys were living it up at the hotel, overlooking the city, pizza, and soda. :)
Stopped at their favorite hotel pool

Pit stop-First time to ever stop and see the Gateway Arc.
Made it to WI and some flurries welcomed us in!

Spent the day shopping with Mom

Celebrated my Dad's retirement...so happy for him!
After 50 years of being the best diesel mechanic, he is officially retired! I have learned so much from my dad’s work ethic. He always got up early to read his Bible and pray before he left each day. He is the definition of hard work, showed me how to treat customers and respect your boss, put family before work, and most importantly trust God in every season! I’m so happy he can enjoy more family time, farming, and of course still working when he wants!



Gingerbread houses...Team 1 Empire State Building
Team 2- I'll be home for Christmas
We took the boys skiing for the first time!
Lily, Jackson, and Lincoln
Jackson and Lincoln wanted to give up the first few minutes, but once they got the hang of it they loved skiing!

Lincoln and I skied on the little hills together!
It was a beautiful winter night for skiing!
Jackson and Brian went on all the hills together!
Christmas Eve morning-tradition of crafting-we all painted this image together
Before church

Christmas Eve service at our church we went to growin up
Christmas Eve Matching Pajamas- We are Gnome for Christmas