Wordless Wednesday

Date Night

It is a very rare occasion that Ryan and I go out without Madelyn or without other couples. As a matter of fact most of the time we prefer being with other couples vs. just us. However, I thought it would be a nice change of pace and planned a date night for just me and Ryan.

We started our date with a stop at Kohls so Ryan could get some much needed new clothes. After a brief shopping spree we went Legends at the Airport Hilton for the all you can eat seafood buffet. And let me tell you it did not disappoint. Ryan got his fill of peel and eat shrimp and I got my fill of crab legs.


After dinner we checked into our hotel room at The Marriot in Old Town.


Then walked across the street to one of Old Town's local hangouts, The Pump House, (obviously named because it used to be a filling station).


After we partied like rockstars, or drank several beers and made it until 11:00pm, we called it a night.

Honestly, I was a little concerned that we wouldn't have much to talk about because it is never just me and Ryan. However, I was pleasantly surprised when there was not a lull in conversation and we had a blast just hanging out and talking about what a great life we have. Ryan and I decided that we really should make an effort to have overnight date nights annually.



Thanks to my mom and dad for coming down to stay the night with Madelyn so we could have our date night! It wouldn't have been possible without them.

Wordless Wednesday

State Wrestling

Madelyn and I made our annual trek to Salina, KS this Saturday to watch the 4A state wrestling. This year we had an added bonus because Jenny, Garrett and Matt had met us there for a visit. It was so great to see them. Madelyn loves seeing her Aunt Bun-Bun and cousins, as do I. After we ate lunch with them, they headed home and we spent the rest of the day watching wrestling. Madelyn actually even took a nap on the nasty floor so she must have been tired. I enjoyed catching up on the gossip with friends and listening to the HS kids tell stories. One of the managers fixed Madelyn's hair, and I thought it turned out really cute.


The Orioles did a great job at state. They took seven this year and came home with a 2nd place and 4th place medals. Since the Orioles Heavy Weight was in the finals we stayed until the very end and made it home shortly after 9:00pm.
Ryan is glad another season is over, as are Madelyn and I. It will be nice to have Ryan around full-time again.

Wordless Wednesday

Raising Money for TNT

This article (click on article)was featured the Augusta Gazette Friday.

Pastor of Worship Arts

This past Sunday the new Pastor of Worship Arts joined The Hope Community Church family. Eric, as we call him, wears t-shirts, flannel shirts, has a scruffy go-tee, has earrings and an eyebrow ring, sometimes chooses to perform barefooted, has an amazing voice, and has an awesome heart for the Lord. Although I have not personally met Eric and his family I know he is a great match for our Church. I am so excited about what Eric and his family will bring to our Church.

Eric's parents visited Hope Community Church this past weekend after assiting Eric and his family with the move from Cincinnati, OH to Andover, KS. In the weekly Church newsletter Eric's dad had the opportunity to tell us a little bit about Eric. Reading this only confirms that Eric is right where he belongs.

You can read the newsletter here.


Welcome Eric.