Friday 29 March 2024

Flying Trip to Daviess County, Indiana...

We loaded up the children and took a quick trip down to Washington, Indiana, in the middle of March. Our primary purpose in heading down there for three nights was to see many good friends in The Promise, the musical production highlighting the story of Jesus from birth to resurrection. It was a really powerful play!

We also spent time with friends and family, went to story time at the Washington Library (pictured here), and visited our favourite Cherry Ghost Coffee House. We stayed at a friends' Airbnb, which was absolutely lovely.

Heading down to Indiana.
Visiting Nancy, a very dear friend of ours.
Hanging out at the Cherry Ghost.
Scene from The Promise. One of my good friends was a Pharisee.
Jesus heading up to heaven after his resurrection.
The lovely Airbnb on the morning of our departure.
Leaving the Airbnb and about to drive back to Michigan.

Wednesday 27 March 2024

The Wonder of Spring...

It's lovely seeing new growth appear as spring approaches. Plants that were dormant over the winter are now returning to their summer-like appearance. I'm inspired to see this wonderful transformation through the eyes of my children - as they look upon this transition with such wonder and joy.

'And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these.' 

(Matthew 6: 28-29 NIV)

Tiny flowers grow amongst the grass.

Saturday 23 March 2024

Another Cycle Tour Ride...

In honour of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, held this year on Sunday, 10th March, I went for a brief cycle in cold and blustery conditions that same day in Michigan. My parents and brother safely negotiated the 109 km route around Cape Town's Cape Peninsula - and I was very proud of them. I'm hoping that I will be able to cycle this iconic event again in the future!

Friday 22 March 2024

First Braai of 2024...

We had our first braai of 2024 on Sunday, the 3rd of March. It was a small bonfire with some charcoal added to it, and I just cooked a few pork strip pieces over the fire, making sure that there was a nice crunch to the crackly. It may have been small, but it still counts as a good old braai. :)

Honestly, this will probably be the last pork I braai. I'm moving towards cleaner meats. :)

Wednesday 20 March 2024

Chinese Lunch...

New friends at our church invited us around to their home for traditional Chinese food recently. It had been a long time since I had eaten a homecooked Chinese meal. It was delicious!

A cat made out of an orange.
Amazing food!

Monday 18 March 2024

Clan Lindsay Kilt...

We came across this authentic Clan Lindsay tartan kilt at a thrift store earlier this month. It's 100% wool and made in Scotland, and since my ancestry is in Scotland, this was a must-have! Incidentally, both Clan Lindsay and Clan Crawford are closely linked, and my brother's name is Lindsay, too. :)

Made in Scotland. :)

Sunday 10 March 2024

Lower Huron Metropark...

We visited the Lower Huron Metropark on the last Sunday in February (25th). This is an area that offers camping (in warmer months), playgrounds, hiking, cycling trails, sports facilities, and more. Friends of ours joined us for the afternoon and we had a lovely walk - and the children loved the spaceship-themed playground!

Eliza brought her dog for a walk.
Anya loved the playground.
Hiking trail map.
Walking along past the creek.
Huron River.
Climbing a hill with the children.
The children loved the river.
Crossing the pedestrian and cyclist bridge.
Lufthansa jet climbing out of Detroit bound for Frankfurt, Germany.