Last Saturday was busy... 1:00 p.m. the 14th Annual Festival of Tables with the theme 'Tis the Season'; 5:00 p.m. the annual church hayride, chili cook-off, and Halloween trunk-or-treat; and Brooke's first Homecoming Dance [she's a high school freshman this year].
But before I share any of those events, I want to share a happy family announcement! Tiffany [my first-born granddaughter] and her husband, John, are expecting their first little pumpkin in May 2017. I got the 'green light' today to make this announcement. Congratulations Tiffany and John! I'm so happy for you both. I'll be a great-grandma. Yikes! Where did the time go? I vividly remember the day you were born.
Our church owns 24 acres of property where we will build our new sanctuary [we currently meet in a school]. Our property is where the annual fall activity was held. It was a beautiful sunny day in the 50's, which was warm when the sun was shining, but when the sun went down it was chilly.
~ The hay wagon filled with riders. ~
~ Bon Fire for roasting Hot Dogs and Smores [and to keep warm!] ~
There were 32 tables which I will begin blogging about tomorrow.
But before I share any of those events, I want to share a happy family announcement! Tiffany [my first-born granddaughter] and her husband, John, are expecting their first little pumpkin in May 2017. I got the 'green light' today to make this announcement. Congratulations Tiffany and John! I'm so happy for you both. I'll be a great-grandma. Yikes! Where did the time go? I vividly remember the day you were born.
Our church owns 24 acres of property where we will build our new sanctuary [we currently meet in a school]. Our property is where the annual fall activity was held. It was a beautiful sunny day in the 50's, which was warm when the sun was shining, but when the sun went down it was chilly.
~ Below is the chili cook-off tasting line. There were eight crock pot entries. ~
~ The hay wagon filled with riders. ~
The hay wagon couldn't accommodate everyone in one ride, so there were multiple rides.
~ Kids lining up for trunk or treat. ~
~ Bon Fire for roasting Hot Dogs and Smores [and to keep warm!] ~
Pastor Steve [L] and Gabe Marquez, our youth pastor. It was a fun and well attended event.
Our youngest son, Jeremy, and his family weren't at our church activity. They had fun at their own fall apple picking tradition over the weekend.
[Samantha, Jeremy, Ellie, Landon, and Izzy]
Youngest granddaughter, Ellie [R], with her cousin on the Theisen side of the family. It's hard to keep your eyes open when the sun is glaring into them. ;-)
Granddaughter Brooke's first Homecoming Dance.
I attended the Festival of Tables with my girlfriend, Lori, and her granddaughter, Courtney.
It was held at a new venue this year - Assumption Cultural Center in St. Clair Shores, MI.
~ Lori and Courtney ~
~ Lori and Me ~
There were 32 tables which I will begin blogging about tomorrow.
