Mountain Moments

Community is something we were made for, and we have been blessed immensely (since the beginning of our relationship) with wonderful community. People of all ages have poured into us with Godly teaching, emotional support, practical knowledge, and of course love.

We have a dear community group of a church we went to while in school. Mostly folks older than us, but they've treated us like kindred friends since we met them. This weekend we went to one of the couples' mountain home. Near enough to drive for a good long weekend. It was wonderful! (and of course we forgot our camera) 

The break was much needed for us. We've been busy busy the last few weeks, and even though we both did a little work while we were there, we got plenty of down time. I think down time in the mountains is better for the soul than down time at home. It also seems to last longer. 1 hour here seems to equal about 8 hours elsewhere. 

Our friends treated us like kings & queens! We ate wonderful food all weekend!

Here's a run down (since we all love good food):

Shrimp & Chicken Thai stir-fry

Great coffee & tea

Tried new wines: Petit Shirah (wonderfully dry & fruity)

and a Bordeaux that was mostly made of a Cabernet Sauvingon (it was delightful!)

Strawberry frozen yogurt w/berries & fresh gingersnaps

Steak & baked potatoes

Honey mustard & orange salad

asparagus

amazingly assembled sandwiches
snacks from an amish market

And if there's more, I can't remember! I wish I had some pictures of the food! Whenever my husband and I go to the mountains, we either forget to take pictures or forget to bring our camera.

For example, we spent our honeymoon in the mountains. This was the only photo we have:

I would recommend taking photos on your honeymoon, even if you never show a single soul!! They'd be nice to have for memories sake.

Alright, well on to get things done! Hope everyone is having a happy monday!