Getty concert

 Sarah and I went back to our all mamater, Cedarville University!  We got to hear the Getty's in concert! It was so worship and so refreshing and good to be with a good friend from the past.

Happy Monday!

Neiderman Farm

 While we were away in the Smokies, my parents had a lot of fun with the kids. The day we got back they took us to a pumpkin farm and graciously bought each of the kids some new shoes. We're so thankful for the time away and for these blessings.child keeps calling out the window come Pop-pop, come Mom-Mom.

Anniversary Getaway 2019

For our 14th wedding anniversary we went to the Smoky mountains. The first day we did a small hike the baskins Creek trail and saw a small bear up high in a tree. The next day we woke up at dawn and prepared for our big hike. For several years I've been wanting to hike the Mount LeConte trail to see The Lodge at the top. I had heard it is a fun hike but a full day hike. We left at 8 a.m. and it took 3 hours to climb to the top and we hiked around the top for 2 hours. The views were breathtaking and beautiful. I did get stung by a bee when we got to the top but other than that small mishap it was a fun day.  We were able to make the round-trip in 8 hours and were able to get back to our car by 4.  I'm always amazed at the beauty of God's creation as well as the stillness of the woods. We ended our trip with a hike of Andrew's bald near clingmans dome at a higher elevation. The days were so beautiful and peaceful and though our legs were sore from the hike the day before it was so wonderful to be in God's creation.  I am so thankful for 14 years with Michael and the chance to do this together while my parents came and watched the kids. We even had a chance to listen to a fascinating book called Boys Arift that talks about our modern culture and what is happening with boys. It was definitely a challenging read.

Applesaucing

Reds

Festival

We are trying to squeeze in as much outdoor fun before the weather turns cold and hits winter weather. Thankful for some free fall fun activities. Michael's grandmas retirement community does a free fall festival every year that is so nice. They really treat the family as well.

Friends

I am thankful for how the Lord has provided some new international friends that I've been praying for for the last few years. I'm thankful for their kindness and friendship.  The Lord is do kind to answer a prayer maybe not in the timing that I thought but a few years later.

Young's Dairy