As promised, today I have a delightful treat for you. Be forewarned: eye-candy feast ahead. It *may* induce coveting…and hunger pangs. Belly up to your laptop screen or smartphone annnd let’s go! As you know, one of our family’s all-time favorite restaurants is the award-winning Dobyns Dining Room at the oh-so-amazing Keeter Center (located at my beloved alma mater, College of the …
Merry Christmas and a Blog Break
Merry Christmas, my friend! This week as we approach the big day, I pray you’re able to slow down, reflect, and breathe in the joy of the season. Sometimes, we get so caught up in spend/buy/bake/overdo mode that the true meaning of Christmas is shoved to the back burner—celebrated almost as an afterthought rather than the centerpiece of the holiday. …
Silver Dollar City: Your Family Getaway in the Ozarks
Last weekend we kicked off spring break with a trip to one of our favorite places—Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. We love it! Silver Dollar City is a family owned, Christian oriented theme park nestled deep within the Ozark foothills. This family getaway has it all—rides galore, quaint eateries, shopping venues, singing, variety shows, a cave, and more! Fireman’s …
One Down, One More to Go
By now, we’ve eaten our fair share of turkey, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Dinner guests have come and gone, Black Friday is but a memory, and November waved good-bye with a 30 degree temperature drop. One major holiday down and one more to go. Ahhh. This past Thanksgiving was a poignant one for our family. It was the first major …
Where Should You Head for Family Fun? Visit the Ozarks!
I enjoy summertime and all there is to do in the Ozarks. It’s a unique region—one with a vibrant history, some cultural diversity, and a host of friendly folks. Life moves at a different pace in my neck of the woods. We work hard, but we also know how to have fun. (The Ozarks are the beautiful backdrop for my …
Silver Dollar City and the Ozarks… A Little Slice of Heaven
This past weekend, our family kicked off the spring season with our annual trek to Silver Dollar City. SDC is a Christian-owned and operated family theme park in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks and it’s all about fun, family, food, and fellowship in a Christ-centered setting. It’s a little slice of heaven and one of my favorite places where time stands …
Farewell, Thanksgiving…and Welcome, Christmas!
Hi, friends! I pray each of you had a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving holiday was filled with scrumptious food, tons of family, and wonderful fellowship. We kicked off Thanksgiving Day at our home with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, and their sweet girls. Since I was hosting, I opted for some shortcuts. I used disposable pans, scads of …
The Way to a Man’s Heart is through His Wife’s Kitchen
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his wife’s kitchen. Or is it the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? (I’ve heard it both ways.) I’ve not tested this theory intentionally, but I do believe there’s some truth to those statements. I mean, what normal, red-blooded man doesn’t like a warm slice of bread baked …
Thanksgiving Greetings from My Home to Yours
By now, your preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday are probably well under way. Turkeys are thawing, pies are baking, and perhaps, your dinner table has already been set. At our house, we’re gearing up for three–yes, three–Thanksgiving celebrations. By the time this holiday ends, I’ll need to do some serious exercising. For now, though, I’m going to love on my …
A View from My Neck of the Woods
This weekend marked the opening of National Kid’s Fest at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Since it’s a great idea for families to get away now and then to regroup, that’s exactly what we did. It was hot–about 87 degrees hot–but there was a light breeze, and we had our trusty mondo-sized water jug and, of course, our little …
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