The Maine Trip Part 5

The Maine Trip Part 5

Our fifth day in Coastal Maine was my birthday, so hubby planned a special day.  We started with a foggy morning again, but soon it was clear enough for us to drive the short distance from the…
The Maine Trip Part 4

The Maine Trip Part 4

Are y’all tired of this topic yet?  I hope not!  I love re-visiting these memories of a glorious vacation to coastal Maine! Our fourth morning was foggy, so we ate a fabulous Continental breakfast at our hotel, Bar…
Maine Trip Part 3

Maine Trip Part 3

We awoke to a golden hue over the water in Little Deer. After a quick breakfast of several-days-old bagels, we headed for Blue Hill Mountain for a morning hike. The young, hip waitress at Arborvine the…
The Maine Trip Part 2

The Maine Trip Part 2

Our mid-June trip to coastal Maine was so much fun that I’ve felt the need to break it down into smaller pieces. After an exhilarating (short) tour of the Coast Maine Botanical Gardens, we headed to…
The Maine Trip (Part 1)

The Maine Trip (Part 1)

Last year, my daughter had the privilege of going to Maine with our church’s high school seniors for a long weekend.  She’s not much of a traveler, but when she returned home, she raved about the scenery…
Vegan Recipes

Vegan Recipes

Our oldest son married his college sweetheart last Friday. They are off on a great adventure, first to a couple of national parks in the west, and then on to real life in Starkville, Mississippi. The…
On Motherhood

On Motherhood

I've not posted in a while because life has been busy and also a little overwhelming. I'm struggling with some changes in my life. My oldest biological child graduates from college this Friday and marries his…
Another Prayer Answered

Another Prayer Answered

This past weekend was a busy one.  Family and friends gathered at the Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast to tie the knot between our Tiff and Mr. Nate (Lynn)—and little Alaura. It started on Thursday morning with…
Navarre Beach in 2 Days

Navarre Beach in 2 Days

For that special birthday, hubby and I left town Thursday afternoon and headed to the beach. We'd never been to Navarre, but he'd found a decent deal on a room at a Springhill Suites in a…
Coming Down the Hill?

Coming Down the Hill?

"Coming Down the Hill"--is that what it's called? We’re celebrating a milestone birthday for hubby today.  The question is, how to do it properly? Ten years ago, I was able to surprise him although he really put…