Necessary

"Everything is necessary that God sends our way;

nothing can be necessary that He withholds." 

- John Newton

Trip to Indy

It was a treat to get to visit our adopted Aunt and Uncle in Indiana for a few days!

We sat and visited.

Watched southern gospel concerts.

Ate yummy food.

Drove on narrow curvy roads that reminded me of Vermont. =)

 Went to IKEA - (first time for me) and walked what felt like miles, 

and enjoyed eating lunch at their cafeteria.

 Went to the Gaither gift shop and also took a tour of the studio and museum. SO FUN!

And guess who we saw in the gift shop! :O :D

We explored downtown Indianapolis.

 And went to the Indiana War Memorial. I loved this place.  

 We tried for a selfie with all three of us but that didn't work so well (how do people do it??),
so we took two separate pictures. So thankful for these dear friends!

 On my way home! I love seeing the cloud formations from above.

The Chicago airport all decorated with American flags!

I LOVE to travel!

A Visit From A Dear Friend!

Our friend Cynthia came up and stayed with us for a week!!  

We LOVED having her with us and we had such a good time together.  

So thankful for faithful friends the Lord gives us!

Cynthia and Mom

 We picked her up from the airport and then went to Ana and Caleb's house

 and then out for brunch and a little shopping and sightseeing!

  This was a fun book store with a lake on the ceiling, a cat on the couch, and a chicken walking between the book shelves! 

In Texas they don't have fall colors like we do, so she was so excited to see them. It was neat to see something we are used to through the eyes of someone to whom it is a new thing. :)

At Christmas Point

Lunch after church on Sunday.

Lunch with Ana before taking Cynthia back to the airport. 

:) :) :)

Ladies Bible Study Lake Day

 It was a foggy morning, and so peaceful and quiet at the lake! 

Breakfast with Howie (the dog)!  ;-)

Fall Colors!

Fall colors along the walking trail at St. John's college were so beautiful yesterday!

Summer Fun With Family

Saturday we went to our cousin Justin's home for a gathering of Mom's extended family. 

Almost everyone was able to come for the afternoon and we had such fun!! 

 Mom and Aunt M looking at old pictures.

 Wes carting off a rascal to dunk in the lake!;-)

  

 Caleb and Ana were able to come for a few hours! (Picture taken by Aunt M.)

 Mom and all but one of her siblings.

 Uncle D's pose cracks me up! =D

 Most of us!

 Run baby run! =D

(Picture taken by Aunt S)

 Spinning the kids! The water was so warm.

  We had a great time!