THE BIG E

The New England Fair is held here in Springfield every year and it is a really big deal!  People come from all over New England for two full weeks of all kinds of fun!  Each state has a building that is filled with all of the great things/activities that they are known for.  Our church volunteers in the Vermont building at the Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill booth, and the money earned by the members is donated to the church at the end of the fair.  So Steven and I put in many hours!!  We were assigned the apple pie area, I sliced more apple pies than you could ever imagine...and Steven was the king of ice cream scooping.  Together we made a mean apple pie alamode!!

We also put in a lot more hours at the Child Evangelism Fellowship (www.cefonline.com)
booth.  It is a great organization that shares Jesus with children by teaching them how to make witnessing bracelets as we share HIS story.  The exciting thing is that as we share with the children...the parents overhear...and many seeds are planted.  And God will use those seeds for their good and HIS glory.

1235 lb pumpkin!

Clydesdale

Many, many rides

Watched as chicks hatched!

The lobster was well represented!

Petting Zoo

The line for baked potatoes was six deep!

Our badges granted us free entry everyday

A Full Amusement Park

Dino Exhibit

Animated Shows

Country Fall Displays

Witnessing Bracelet Supplies

Steven sharing

Two Parades Daily

Apple Pie, anyone?

Wood carving 

Elephant Rides

GABE & DEBO!

Our newest grandchildren, Gabriel & Deborah will hopefully arrive soon from Ghana.  Pray for the paper work to finish-up and then their safe travel in a month or so.  Pray for Adam, Jill, Liz & Cael as they wrap their arms around these two adorable children and change their lives forever!

MOUNTAIN VIEW RETREAT CENTER

We were very blessed this weekend to attend the annual Pastor & Wife Encouragement Retreat in Whiteville, New Hampshire.  The beautiful Inn is located in the White Mountains and the views were incredible!  From the porch you could see 57 mountain peaks.  God's creation is inspiring!  

Ax throwing

Cowboy Night, hats & scarfs for everyone!

Southern Night!   Bar B Q !!!

Amazing Historical Inn

A Night Of Food, Fellowship, & Fun!

What a view with my morning coffee!

Golf course on the grounds

Cascading Pond Added To The Beauty

Beauty around every corner!


It was an amazing weekend!  We not only were guests at this fabulous Retreat Center, but we we spoiled by their staff, blessed by great Praise & Worship music, inspiring preaching by David Uth (First Baptist, Orlando), message by Cindi Wood, laughs & entertainment by Aaron Wilburn.  We were given gifts by Casting Crown, David Jeremiah, Cindi Wood, Phil Waldrep Ministries and his wonderful team.  It was a weekend of rich blessings and we were honored to be included!  

PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS

Water, water everywhere!

Plymouth Rock!

The Mayflower replica

A city of marinas!

The rock is protected on all sides

The country shops were abundant! 

Never seen so many boats in one place!