Celebrations · Family life · Uncategorized

Creating Lasting Memories: Our Girls’ Trip Tradition

Eight years ago my daughters and I started a new tradition. On the year that one of us has a significant birthday, we go away together on a two-night get-away. We leave our families behind and head off to enjoy “girl time.” It has turned into such a wonderful memory-making event! Over the years we’ve been to Boone, Lake Keowee, Pigeon Forge, and Greenville, SC.

This year we were celebrating my youngest daughter, Alli’s birthday and we generally let the one we’re honoring make the choice as to where we should go. She suggested we return to Boone, NC. It’s a mountain town with lots of really good restaurants, mountain views, and shopping. Perfection!

Our husbands always make loading those carts onto the elevators look so easy. Don’t ask how we did!

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Blog info · Christian Life · Life · Marriage · Parenting

Celebrating 18 Years of Blogging: A Reflection of the Journey

On Wednesday of this week, August 19th, I marked my 18th blogging anniversary. Wow. I’ve written 3,533 posts in those 18 years. That’s a lot of words! There have been times in the recent couple of years that I’ve been tempted to throw in the blogging towel, but there are a few things that keep me blogging.

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Chicken · Dinner · Uncategorized

Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken Recipe

Sometimes when I’ve planned my menu, I get excited about the upcoming meal, because it’s something new that I’m sure will be delicious! This happened recently after I had watched Ina Garten prepare a Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken on You Tube. It had all the flavors we love, so I promptly added it to my menu…and then did what I frequently do when I make a new recipe – I invited guests to join us for dinner! Ha!

This recipe rivals and maybe even wins over my favorite Katie Brown Chicken recipe that I’ve been making for years! The lemon slices that line the cast iron skillet add so much flavor, as well as the infused olive oil that is brushed onto the chicken skin. Yum!

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refreshment at home · Refreshment in marriage · Spiritual Refreshment

Rested And Getting Ready: Preparing for a New Season of Ministry

People often ask me if I get tired of traveling. The answer is, “Yes, but God is so kind to give energy to serve, and joy at the time of serving.” It’s true. Being away from home a lot isn’t my favorite thing, but God uses it to remind me that this is not my true home. However, in His grace, He gives us time to come back to our home to rest in preparation for what is to come. How kind.

We are currently in that period of time during the month of August. Now that camp is over, we are “home” for the most part. We’re trying to be wise in our use of this month. We are seeking physical rest, time to study/prepare, creative outlets, time together as a couple, and time with family. It’s been a wonderful two weeks! Come take a peek…

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