Summertime Eatin'

If you're going to do a Daniel Fast (just fruits and veggies) now would be the ideal time to do it. Our little garden of grape tomatoes, squash, lettuce, onions, and carrots is exploding! Every meal seems to be from our small patch of earth which feels really satisfying. Mom and Dad have cucumbers, green beans, and sweet corn that we've been enjoying as well. This was Malakai's first try at eating off corn on the cob and he's a big fan. Pretty sure it's on tonight's menu again. And peaches...we've been sampling them from Mom and Dad's trees on our property. Isn't summer eating the best?! So thankful for fresh produce just one step outside my door.

Sawyer: Senior

Some things you should know about me:

-I throw baseballs...a lot, even though pitching is hard on my shoulders, I still greatly enjoy it

-The mandolin and I got acquainted about five years and my fingers have some nice callouses

-My family has a beautiful farm in York County where I live and work

-Groundhogs are no match for me and my hunting skills...deer don't stand a chance either

-One of my dreams is to go to guide school and become a big game hunting guide out west

-I’m seriously considering attending Bible College in Oregon after graduating from high school

Vacation: North Carolina Style

This year instead of going to our normal spot at Rehoboth Beach for our annual vacation, we decided to visit our good friends, Ryan & Denise in New Bern, NC and then head to the beach (about 45 minutes from them) for the remainder of the time. What a great decision it was. Our families had a fantastic time together. We walked downtown New Bern the first night we were there. It's right on the water so that was fun. Then the next morning we went out for breakfast and went to another friend's house who happens to have a pool. Perfect. Supper together, and a motorcycle ride for Eric, Ryan & Matt (Eric's highlight of the trip). It really was grand. I got a short one in too :)

Then Monday morning, we left for the grocery store and got to Emerald Isle and checked into our ocean front hotel room a little before noon. Beach, pool, hiking, out to eat, sea shell hunting, lots of deer sightings, ice cream, movies, reading, relaxing, napping...yeah, it was a total retreat for us all. The nine hour trip home was filled with "Wheels on the Bus", praise and worship, and lots of conversations. McDonald's and Starbucks helped us make it home in one piece and we were thankful to see our dear doggy, Gideon and our home. Our tanks are filled up once again and we feel ready to finish out our busy seasons in our businesses, our garden/yard and other family events yet this summer.

Here is a little glimpse of what all we got to experience together.