Wow, Kentucky Basketball is back in the spotlight and now it is for a good thing… finally the Wildcats are ranked number one in nation.  It has been awhile since I felt like I could put on my UK sweatshirt and wear it with pride.  Yes, I’ll admit it… I don’t think my blood was [...]

I’m a bit overwhelmed with all of the awareness days and ribbons.  If I wanted to create an awareness day I think I would be out of ribbon choices… all of the colors are taken and most are even taken by several groups.  I’m not knocking the whole awareness thing.  I think, for the most [...]

Sometimes I get really frustrated because I fight the gifts that God gave me… what I mean is, often times the grass is greener on the other side.  Still yet what I mean is, yes, I know I have certain abilities but sometimes I think I’d rather be okay at something a bit more important… [...]

I’m not too sure if I like this new theme…. maybe you can advise… what do you think?

Taking the back roads has its perks.  Things like few stop lights, if any… scenery prettier than buildings and concrete… and just all around less boring…. I also like to think that they are shortcuts but often times they take just as long if not longer because of the hills and curves.  Anyway, the other [...]

I find it pretty funny that, according to several books, my name translates to the meaning, “Graceful” or “full of grace”.  Assuming the translation refers to the art of being graceful (or “lady-like” as my mother would say),  hang around me long enough and you’ll find out how graceful I am not.  My name was [...]

Yes, I know that the song is really “Black Betty”, but it is kind of catchy, don’t you think? I don’t know about you but Black Friday always seems to sound like such a creepy day that I think it needs something like a theme song. I’ve never quite figured out why a day that kicks [...]

I once read that blessings are a hug from God and counting your blessings is giving God a hug back. I had a challenge earlier this month to daily write one thing that I am thankful for until Thanksgiving day arrived.   I have been faithful to that challenge but once I started writing them [...]

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One great week learning to be “Losers”  Matthew 10:39

CANCELED TONIGHT due to WET GROUNDS Bring your blankets, lawnchairs, snacks or dinner and come sit out on our lawn to watch great family movies. The popcorn is on us! This week’s movie: Disney’s “Tarzan” – September 18 CANCELED TONIGHT due to WET GROUNDS Due to visual quality the movie will begin closer to dark.  See you [...]

What is a Family Adventure? It is three nights of fun for the whole family.  There’s a time for eating, laughing, playing and more all while making great family memories. What does a night look like? Families who would like to eat supper will arrive any time between 5:30 and 6:00. When finished eating they will make [...]

April 11 at 10:30am.  Activities, Inflatables, and a Hunt for kids up to 5th grade.

he engines have shut down and the cardboard cars have gone home but the drive-in movie night was a great time for kids and even for the parents who decided to stick around and hang out with their kids!

A great big THANK YOU to all who helped and participated in the 2009 Trivia Night!  A three way tie was broken by “The Black Hole” team.  Congrats!  Also a congratulations to the “Out of Time” team for their table decorating winning theme!