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Summer so Far (part 2)
July 4th we went to the Detroit Tiger’s Game. Right after this pic was taken it rained for 2 straight hours. But we stuck it out & had a blast! Really hot days are good for staying inside &...
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I’m not gunna lie
I’m not gunna lie. It’s true… I look. As of Monday evening I totally take a close look… at every person riding a bike in our neighborhood. It’s because I’m instinctively looking for a bike that looks...
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Celebration Sunday!!!
Happy Birthday, Courage Church! It sounded crazy! It was in an interesting part of Detroit culture where 28 languages are spoken in a 2 mile radias. It was nine years ago this weekend that Chilly &...
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Not sure how to say this…
For over a week I’ve written this post in my head, crumpled it up and tossed it aside. I’m going crazy to say it… but how? Nothing creative enough has risen to the surface of my brain. Nothing deep...
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Duck! Bald Faces. More Beards?
Last week our church had a little costume fun with a Duck Dynasty Theme. Here’s a few pictures from that day. (and in case you’re concerned… NO, it didn’t distract us from worshiping Jesus with all our...
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I’m a Boring Shopper
Maybe I’m just too practical, but I buy boring Christmas presents. My brain thinks ahead “Can they use this in more than one way?” “Will it still be appealing in six months?” “Will it drive their...
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Menu Plan Monday, April 14, 2014
Monday – Thai take out! Yay! Tuesday- Homemade Chili & Mashed Potatoes (hey, it’s supposed to snow…sigh) Wednesday- French Fry Salad w/chicken Thursday – Ham, Homemade Mac & Cheese, Veggie...
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That first drive – 10 years Later
Ten years ago (June 2004) Chilly & I, our three young daughters and 8 young adults moved to Detroit. Over the next few months I will be posting parts of that history – my history- possibly your...
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4 Days in Detroit, 2014
It’s a fantastic blend of summer youth camp and a missions trip. We call it “4Days.” Last week, teenagers & leaders from various places in Michigan, Kansas and Iowa joined us in Detroit. -The...
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Accomplished Plans & Smiling Hearts
“I hep ya, Mama?”- A direct quote from all 5 of my kids… over the last 20 years. I have pictures of them standing on chairs or little stepstools in the kitchen, wearing an apron, stirring, mixing or...
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