Our family has had the great privilege and luxury of spending time in Maine almost every summer since we’ve lived in Massachusetts. Maine is such an amazing place, and I’d have to agree with the slogan that we see on the welcome sign as we cross the state border: Welcome to Maine: The Way Life… Read More Acadia: Travel or Triathlon Training?
Well, church is canceled this morning because of Irene’s impending arrival. This is the first time we’ve ever canceled church because of weather, so we’re all just sitting here in front of the various news shows, drinking tea, and watching the rain and wind pick up outside. (Actually, Kory has not yet been seen this… Read More Waiting on Irene
Ever since I read Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle with all of its descriptions of garden fresh veggies, local eggs and meats, and impromptu meals of crusty breads and cheeses, I’ve wanted to make a bread that our family could use as a “tummy filler” alongside farm veggies and cheese for an oven-free summer meal. … Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Rosemary Parmesan Focaccia Bread
Sent Cooper off this morning for his first day of Cross Country with the high school team. He was a bit nervous, but at least he looked good in the green Asics he chose yesterday! Robert took him to get his new running shoes, and when they checked out, the salesman said, “So, you think… Read More Rockin’ the Green Ones
When Kayla asks me that question almost every night, it is truly music to my ears! And even though reading aloud to my kids (or really, anyone who will listen!) is one of my favorite things to do, it hasn’t happened as much lately. It used to be a daily occurrence, but now that my… Read More “Will you PLEASE Read ‘Anne’ Tonight?”
Any recipe that includes goat cheese always grabs my attention, but one that also includes caramelized onions AND sweet, vine-ripe, summer tomatoes, practically demands that I try it at home. This photo is of a meal I made last summer, but lost track of the recipe, and never shared it with you here. The memory… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Herbed Goat Cheese and Flank Steak Sandwiches
Our son Cooper has become somewhat renowned for a variety of things ~ his amazing ability to play guitar despite his refusal/inability to read music (he once told his piano teacher that “negative A” came before “A” in the musical alphabet), his striking similarity in appearance to the famed Justin Bieber (Never Say Never!), his… Read More Add Extreme Sleepwalking to His Resume
…and more grateful than ever to be running the race of life with him… …still with a heart that thrills to see him across the room, or in anticipation of a night out ~ or in… …still having a respect for his character and leadership that only deepens with each year… …still amazed by his… Read More 19 Years…
“Director’s Cut” was the theme of Crosswalk Youth Camp this year, and we were privileged to be a part of this awesome week for ~ I’m losing count ~ but possibly the 9th time. Robert served as Camp Pastor, and preached six sermons on the Lordship of Christ ~ mostly from the book of Luke.… Read More Who’s in the Director’s Chair?
“We are ALWAYS going somewhere!” is what Kayla said as we packed suitcases and backpacks one more time this week. The suitcases have been out since early May and have indeed been in some state of packed, unpacked, or in between since then. It has been a chaotic summer, and this week was no less… Read More Roadtrip Birthday Complete With Cinnamon Rolls and Jellyfish