The Sacred Sink

Hooray for apple season!   This weekend we went to a local orchard to pick from the beautiful bounty and enjoy the fall weather.   It was a perfect day, and to top it off, grandma joined us (the first time since her knee surgery)! Grandma’s cane came in handy!  It was an excellent  “apple grabber”.  SO … Read more

This has been a notable reading week in our house.   It started with this very unique, thoughtful perspective on the story of Isaac re-telling the moment he believed his father, Abraham would sacrifice him (Gen. 22).   I think it’s one of the most difficult scriptures to understand,  and this book does a beautiful job of not … Read more

  Back from another busy weekend!   Saturday was the highly-anticipated “PointFest” at Cedar Point.    We went last year and had a great time, so we knew (as long as the weather held out) it would be another great adventure.   It started Friday with our stay at Kalahari.  This was also part of Gabe’s birthday present, and … Read more

Anita Renfroe has the best job.  Not only is she a woman of great faith, but she is super funny and gets paid to put these parody songs together.    Check out her version of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”.   This one is called “Wrinkled Ladies” and features lyrics that are a bit more…realistic.    Work those wrinkles!

Happy birthday to Gabriel, our first born boy is 9.  From here on out it will be double digits.   I am savoring this time.    My dad picked up Gabe after school today and took him golfing (a special Gabe/grandpa gift) and I snapped a quick pic with Gabe, Grant and Garrett in celebratory-brother mode. We gave him the … Read more

What a fun weekend! A little work, and a little play.  Friday it was “Ladies Night” at Keim Lumber in Charm, OH (beautiful Amish country).  Designed to be an evening of bonding, building, eating and shopping.  As soon as I heard that, I called some of my closest friends and we made a date!   Technically I … Read more

There was a noticeable transition to autumn today, at least mentally as I perused recipes and craft ideas!   It was evident in our dessert tonight :  warm apple oatmeal crisp with vanilla ice cream and a few sprinkles of mini-chocolate chips.  It really hit the spot.    Dunkin Donuts also announced their pumpkin menu selections: … Read more

3 day weekends are the best kind of weekends!  Just perfect.  I felt the testosterone in the air as we did events that were especially guy-oriented .:)  First,  was a University of Akron football game.  My dad got us tickets (thanks dad)!  It was a beautiful night, except the Zips lost.  It’s been a long time since … Read more

As promised, today we took the family and headed out to Hartville Marketplace.   It’s going to be packed to the gills this weekend, so we were hoping to go before the rush.   Due to the rain, some of the outdoor vendors had already packed up, but there were still plenty of deals to be had!:)  … Read more

Hard to believe fall is almost here.   I think this was a summer swan song for Gabe:  in his bathing suit, enjoying the 90-degree day and lounging with Clemmie. 🙂     We are excited for Labor Day weekend and looking forward to the change.    Every season brings it’s own unique blessings (except for winter at 5am with icy highways ). … Read more