It was a hot, sticky July day. The weatherman insured us that thunderstorms were imminent. I could feel it in the air, and my hair was a fuzz-bucket, so I knew it was on it's way. I was thinking about the night before... and all that happened at the church. Walking … [Read more...] about Sweet 16
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Betty’s Brown Butter Coconut Pie
I love having company... and I honestly need to be much more deliberate and have company more often. I want people to feel free to drop by or I can say, "Hey, you wanna come over for dinner?" It's so easy, but I just don't do it nearly enough. We have a family friend who used to … [Read more...] about Betty’s Brown Butter Coconut Pie
Blood Mountain
My men participated in a hike early this month... not just any hike! They hiked Blood Mountain! It was their first time on the Appalachian Trail. And as with most anything when it's your first time, they learned a lot! Things they should definitely do, things they should … [Read more...] about Blood Mountain
VBS ’17
Each year for VBS, I think... "THIS is my favorite theme so far!" but, this year may actually have been my favorite. haha. I LOVE space! So when we found out that our theme was "Galactic Starveyors" I was giddy!Shannon and I were the teachers of the youth group. This year we had … [Read more...] about VBS ’17
Family Camp ’17
Something my children and I have looked forward to all year was our next family camp in TN. We planned it LAST year for this year, that's how much fun we had and were eager to do it again! I remember when we would camp with our cousins when I was a kid and it is very fond … [Read more...] about Family Camp ’17
