This picture is an apt illustration of our day yesterday... We consumed proportionally more sugar than anything else. We also had an afternoon akin to one of PJ's favourite TV shows, "How It's Made." We toured a Ben & Jerry's factory and then visited a cider mill where we watched apple cider being made. What … Continue reading A Taste of Vermont
Ahhhhh. We are officially on vacation. For two weeks! The kids are especially excited about week one of our vacation because we are meeting up with PJ's parents (Grandma and Grandpa). We were excited to find that our favourite hotel chain has just opened a brand new location about halfway between home and our first … Continue reading Week 9 Wrap-Up
Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours as we join our hearts in gratitude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift! (James 1:17) Some thoughts on thankfulness from my commonplace... The fineness which a hymn or psalm affords Is, when the soul unto the lines accords. ~Herbert Do not let your head run … Continue reading Thanksgiving Thoughts
Driving in the rain today. Not the beautiful day for a drive that I was hoping for, but enjoying being off-island for 24 hours. We're on our way to our annual associational church family camp and looking forward to reconnecting with our extended church family here on the east coast. We wrapped up the … Continue reading Week 4 Wrap-Up
We finally feel alive again! Found out this week we have been dealing with a nasty parasite introduced into our guts through something we all ate (except our oldest daughter). Thankfully it's something that our systems can handle on their own. It is not typically treated and usually runs its course in a week or … Continue reading Week 3 Wrap-Up
My Peace in the Puzzle 