Assessment

We've been "off blog" and under the microscope for the last week. If that doesn't make sense, what I mean is that we have been in Atlanta for Church Planter Assessment. This was a big week for us as 9 assessors were watching our every move and seeing if they felt we were headed in the right direction. We are thankful that we got the thumbs up (more or less) to continue forward with our hopes of church planting. It was an exhausting week and we missed the kids terribly, but we're thankful it's behind us and were actually quite encouraged by our time there. When we were tired we looked back on our first night in Atlanta with David and Brenna. We decided to go out on the town together before assessment began and had a fabulous time.

We landed first at this awesome pub with some great Belgian beer. I had a sip of David's and have been wanting one since.

After we walked to this restaurant called "Cafe Lilly" and it was an amazing meal. I had this Greek lamb with white sweet potatoes- oh my it was good!

Our transportation- the Marta, very smart.

Bike Reunion

The kids (especially Lucy) missed their bikes over the summer. A welcomed reunion.

Hair Flowers

So these have been occupying my time the last few days while we've been huddled away from the rain. I had this idea and then ran to Michaels to get the supplies. I like them for a few reasons.
For one: they are easy and something fun to do while I'm at home.
For two: I think they're really cute in Lu's hair
For three: they are really cheap
For Four: in no time Lucy will be able to design and make them too.
If Lucy goes to your little girl's birthday, don't be surprised to see the present topped with one of these!

Lucy chose the colors and designed this one

B&W

Here's that cake recipe

DOBOSH TORTE

1 sm. Sara Lee Frozen pound cake
1 - 6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. strong coffee
1 Tbsp. brandy
3/4 c. heavy cream

Cut cake into 4 layers while frozen.
Melt chocolate in the coffee until smooth.
Add brandy.
Cool.
Whip cream until stiff.
Fold chocolate into cream.
Spread on layers, top and sides of cake.
Chill several hours.

I haven't made it yet, but none have tasted and rejected this delectable dessert.

1st baby project

 

I've now made 8 spit up rags- though I'm hoping not to have a spitter. I'm looking for a third fabric to do the last 4. It's been fun to have the machine out a little.

27 weeks

 

Officially into the 3rd trimester