My sister and I had a lovely weekend visiting with Mom and John.  We left early Saturday and – after a brief stop to pick up a happy-to-you carrot cake for mom – arrived to a yummy lunch of potatoes,…

This past week was insane.  Very fun and fulfilling, but insane!  Hempfield Church of Christ had their summer Vacation Bible School, and had a whirlwind week of Bible lessons, life applications, missions, snacks, recreation, more snacks, song time, and genuine…

I had the delight and pleasure of spending this weekend with my family.  Kelly and Matt, with Peyton, Logan, and Chase, came up last night and we spent the evening at their friends’ new house in Ligonier.  It was my…

My cabin grandparents – Jess and Erma Crooks – were such a huge part of my life!  Growing up spending time with them – and all the cousins (yes, our Skunk Hollow Girls!) was priceless.  I have little reminders throughout…

It was a perfect day for another Skunk Hollow Girls outing.  Nine of us got together at Linn Run State Park, and set out for a day of hiking, eating, and talking.  Mostly talking!  After a close call with a…

Sometimes it’s crazy the things that can occur in a short span of two hours.  I was just at work, minding my own (and the boss’s) business, when I got a txt message from my daughter with this photo:  Kelly…

We all had a great time on Sunday celebrating Miss Chrissy’s 9th birthday!  There were about 12 kids there in all, running around the yard, jumping rope, playing games, doing relays.  We had purchased some face paints, and Autmn set…

Last night, Smail Acura celebrated winning the coveted ‘Dealer of Distinction’ award for the 10th time.  This is a very prestigious award and goes to only the best Acura dealers in the Zones, all over the United States.  The employees…

Yesterday my step-father, John Richard Graves Sr, turned 94.  If you followed him around for a day, you would not believe he is 94.  He keeps busy throughout the day, feeding the birds, walking the farm, reading his Farmers Almanac,…

This is Jake – the Hancher dog.  He was an official welcoming party of one when Autmn, Chris, and I went down for Logan’s birthday yesterday.  He’s such a prim and proper pup – crosses his paws just SO, and…