Author: Katy Flint
Wordless Wednesday: God of Hope
Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Garden Update: 7/18/2016
We’re back for another garden update which means it’s been two weeks already! Those two week periods seem to be going faster and faster as the summer rolls along! I don’t have a lot of words today, just a lot of pictures for you, so I hope you enjoy!
The North bed is doing great! The Tickseed that I purchased from Natural Plus Nursery this spring is blooming like crazy (the red & yellow flower). The phlox are finally in full bloom and they are some of my favorite as they are so vibrant!
Friday in Franklin County: Franklin County Fair
I’m proud to say that I live in the county that I was born and raised. I left after high school, got my college education and was gone for a few years before coming back. Part of my childhood was spent at the Franklin County Fair! As a young child, my parents were always in charge of a food stand on the grounds. When I was in middle school, my dad was on the fair board. So, pretty much from the age of 3-27, I spent a week in July working at the Franklin County Fair. I have the fondest of memories of the fair and since it’s fair week I figure it is the perfect feature for Friday in Franklin County!
The Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair is held in Hampton, Iowa each July usually and runs Wednesday through Sunday. However, you have to make sure to start the fair off with the parade on Tuesday night! The biggest and grandest parade in the county, the fair parade features a large variety of floats!
Saucy Beef Sandwiches
Summertime meals are a funny thing, but what isn’t funny is how crazy good these Saucy Beef Sandwiches are! What are your favorite foods or dishes to make during the summer? We grill a lot which is fantastic, but I’m always looking for new things to try without heating up the house!
I find the seasons of Iowa to be fickle. During the summertime I get tired of “summertime food” and crave a cold day and a good casserole. During the cold winters, I just want to be able to eat a grilled burger! Well, recently between our normal grilling and camping, I was really tired of grilled food, so I threw a roast in the crock-pot for supper that day. The next day I decided to make some barbecue beef sandwiches, but plain old, run of the mill sandwiches held little appeal. I wanted something with a bit deeper, richer taste!
Wordless Wednesday: Praise
Deuteronomy 10:21 – “He is your praise, and he is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things, which your eyes have seen.”
Waterhawks Ski Show
Free, family fun! How great is that combo? The Waterhawks Ski Show gives you just that! 4th of July weekend, T and I headed to Waterloo to camp again just like we did last year. I made the declaration that we were going to try something new, go somewhere new, etc. Thanks to the help of the Waterloo Convention & Visitor’s Bureau I learned about the Waterhawks Ski Show and I decided that it would satisfy my desire to “take in” something new and hopefully hold T’s interest!
Waterhawks Ski Show
So, Friday night we followed the directions from their website to their lake to see what this was all about. The Waterhawks Ski Show is free to the public to attend. You just drive in, park, and find a place to sit. You’re welcome to sit on their stands or take blankets and lawn chairs. We were there early enough (not knowing what to expect for a crowd) that we were able to back our truck up to the viewing area and set up our chairs in the back to get a perfect view! Then, we walked around and checked out the facilities and grabbed something to drink from their concession stand. While there is no charge to get into the event, make sure to grab a snack from their concession stand to help support them. You can pick from drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), candy bars, pizza, popsicles, and chips!
Random Monday Thoughts, 7/11/2016
It’s Monday again! Can you believe that? Wow is the summer flying by! Monday seems to come faster each weekend! I hope your summer is going well and you’re finding time to stop, relax, and enjoy the experiences around you!
Campfire Cinnamon Bites
We’re always looking for fun new foods and dishes to make when camping and these Campfire Cinnamon Bites are just that! And the best party? They are super simple and extra tasty!
Recently on a camping trip of just T and I we decided to experiment. We do this a lot. We typically test things out and then introduce them to the boys if they are a success. I can guarantee that we’ll be introducing these to the boys!
Continue “Campfire Cinnamon Bites”Wordless Wednesday: Dwelling Place
Psalm 90:1-2 – “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout the generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole word, from everlasting to everlasting you are God!”
