It’s 72 degrees and sunny here right now. Kevin Michael and I went for a bike ride on some trails in the woods. We were treated to many bursts of color. It was so nice today that we even saw some boats out on the lake. Color on one of the trails. Kevin Michael on … Read more
Kevin lets me plan our camping trip destinations each summer. I always get his input but I have fun checking out possible places to visit and I make reservations at state parks online. I thought it would be fun to check out Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. I looked for a place to camp where we could … Read more
Jacob opening one of his presents while Kristi watches. Nicholas swinging at the pinata. Luke taking a turn. Lots of candy.
1/2 c. oil 2/3 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 3 c. dry oatmeal 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla Mix together oil, sugar and eggs. Add oatmeal, baking powder, salt and milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. We double this recipe and put … Read more
I love surprises – pleasant ones anyway. When I returned home from grocery shopping on Monday evening I was pleased to see a nice clean kitchen and dining room. Kristi had done a nice job of cleaning up after supper with a little (emphasis on little) help from Zachary and Josiah. Last week I went … Read more
I enjoy watching the sunrise over the lake on my morning walks. It’s a nice way to begin the day.
Since I slept until almost 7:00 this morning, I didn’t get my usual walk in before breakfast so Nick and I took a bike ride after breakfast. It’s a beautiful September day. Most of the trees are still quite green around here but we did see a little color on our ride.
My Dad came for a visit for a couple of days and brought his boat with him. The weather was in the high 70’s so we were able to enjoy one last outing at Higgins Lake. There are splashes of color that remind us that Fall is just about here. Cooler weather is forecast for … Read more
Nancy Leigh DeMoss has a helpful series on The Power of Words that is currently airing on her radio program. Her solid Bible teaching is always an encouragement to me. How easy it is for our tongues to get us into trouble. Check out the daily transcripts from this series or listen online. Death and … Read more