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Cooking with Grandpa

One of my tasks this summer was the evening meal. I was charged with planning, shopping, & cooking. It was a really good experience, though it was more difficult than I had imagined. Making sure it was delicious, nutritious, and new is not as easy as it looks. Last week, we had some company for dinner... I was busy getting everything prepared, when my grandpa came in and declared that I need help. And he was just the person to help me. His spirit of servant-hood is a great legacy and blessing.

Weird Dance Photo

This is what happens when your flash works... but the lens is covered with moisture. Hmm.

Fence Art

the last summer practice

The last summer practice. Whoot! Food, fellowship, & dancing. What could be better?!

"The Ball Planning Committee"
after another successful event.

Food!

Ready for the Gay Gordon?

Daniel & Maureen

Eric & Christina

Josh & Jessica

Ready? Set?

DANCE!

Forward, 2, 3 ,4...

Going Gothic...

the dance, that is.

Promenade down the line.

Some of the Richman's & Evan

Amy, Ineke, & Emily

Bobby, David, & Daniel

My Bella moment

Julie & Julia

Tonight with my mom & several ladies from my church, I watched a delightful movie. Having seen the trailer for Julie & Julia several times, I was quite intrigued. But, after watching the movie, I was enthralled! This is exactly the type of movie I could see myself watching with my husband as a young married couple. Some pizza & pop, curled up on the couch for movie night... and I'll say, "Let's watch Julie & Julia." I can even hear him groan. :) But, I'll gently remind him that I watched Die Hard last week with no complaints. ;)

A movie about two women, Julie Powell & Julia Child, living in different times. But their goals are similar. Two women both wanting to cook... both wanting to do something wonderful with their lives... both wanting to please their husbands. But their husbands are not just some guy in their lives; their husbands are their rocks. The ones who encourage them and make them dream. And their dream is to cook and make fine food. Not box meals... Not microwave madness. REAL food.

This gem of a movie was even respectful. Julia's sadness over not having children was tragic. Julie's realization of the importance of respecting her husband was glorious! A modern film with some kind of standard. Marvelous! This is not to say that J&J didn't have flaws. But, they were remarkably few. Not to mention, watching Julia Child with her sister made me desperately wish for a sister of my own!
J&J was funny. It was captivating. It was cute. We laugh with Julie & Julia. I wanted to cry with them. As I watched the J's move into their new homes with their respective husbands, I found myself looking forward to the future. A little nook of my own. A place to cook... perhaps even with a Julia Child's cookbook.


Oh! and P.S. The clothes were adorable. *smiles*

A day of rest

Hanging out with the Kiddles

Tee hee hee. :-)

I love weddings! Drinks all around!!

The Happy Couple

The "Old Maids" :O)

Just visiting

What would a wedding be without food?

I couldn't resist sharing this one -- Daniel's great photography

Summer Salad

Aren't gardens delightful? The seeds of labor come to fruition... in a yummy summer salad. The Kincell's cucumbers, grandpa's tomatoes, some onion, & a little Italian dressing. Mmm, just the thing to complete a meal.

Camp Runamucka

Just kidding!


I have shamelessly neglected this blog of late. Part of the problem was being gone at church camp for a whole week. As soon as I get the "official photos, I'll be sure to share more. :)

It is my goal to start updating y'all on what has been going on around here ASAP.