Our Bourbon Trip

This past weekend Mike and I, Mary and John took off for Kentucky.  We had been planning this trip since January.  We had such a good time.  We stayed in a bourbon barrel and had a blast.  The only thing we would change is the weather.  It was cold.  If we ever did it again we would go in the spring or in September or October.  

What a blessing good friends are.  The four of us had such a great time together.  We toured four distilleries.  Three big ones and one small local one.  

 Everyone said that Mike looked so happy in these pictures.  If you get Mike away, doing something he enjoys, he's always happy.  Ha!  This picture was taken at Castle and Key.  We did not tour this distillery.  The property is stunning and so are the buildings.  

Trystan's Birthday

Trystan turned 22 on Nov. 14.  The next night, which happened to be a Friday, we went out for drinks and pizza.  We had a great time.  I love hanging out with my adult kids and their significant other.  I swear Mike was also with us, he just wasn't in any pictures. 

Four of favorite people!

I love these picture so much.  Jay's face is classic and Nick's smile is just glorious.  Typical brothers!

And it's not a party without Aunt Mimi.  I love all their faces in this picture.  So funny.  What a blessing family is.  

Cousins weekend

 For many years now my sister and I get together with our cousins, Amber and Cora .  We make every effort to see each other four times a year.  What a blessing it is to have them in my life and live close enough to get together so frequently.  This trip we went to Amber's.  She took us to a new cocktail lounge (hence our fancy drinks in the picture).  We had a wonderful time.  

A grand outcome

 I love to write and I don't know what to say in this moment so I'm going to do my best.  In 2020 I felt like it was the biggest election of my lifetime.  I was wrong.  2024 was and will likely be the biggest election of my lifetime.  In four years I have seen my country being taken over by illegal immigration, shamed over whether they were vaccinated or not, the weaponization of  government against policital opponents, abortion rights to the extreme, censorship, gender confusion and mutilation, high inflation, men invading women's spaces.  Not to mention the world being on fire with wars.  Over the past year the Lord has planted a deep passion of His word in my heart.  He also planted a love of politics and engagement in my heart.  The more I got to know the Lord, the more fired up I'd get about the things that matter to Him.  It was in early 2023 that I applied to be a CWA chapter leader.  I am unequipped to lead but the Lord has been so kind to me, strengthening me and preparing me and planting seeds.  My prayer is to continue to lead my group and honor Him in all I do.  The election is over with triumphant results and I am incredibly thankful for God's mercy for my children and my grandchildren.  America did not deserve His grace.  It is my mission to point everyone I know to Jesus and I will never apologize for it.  It's not a human leader that will change the hearts of Americans, it's the love of Jesus and the holy spirit within us.  Glory to God for his goodness. 

Nick's big weekend

Nick and his sweet girlfriend, Rylan.  She is patient as the day is long.  She puts up with Nick's fishing and hunting and not to mention his insane long hours at work.  She had these taken for her senior pictures.  She graduates in December and is going on to nursing school.  So exciting for her.  

This weekend Nick fished (of course).  The above picture was taken by someone random but it's Nick and his fishing partner.  It's a gorgeous picture.  

And the biggest news of the weekend is this beast.  Nick started hunting last year and got nothing.  On Friday night he went out and got this beast.  I named him "Buster the behemoth buck."  He is so big that Nick is having him mounted.  Needless to say we'll have plenty of deer meat for the winter.  

And tomorrow is election day.  Jay and I already voted.  Mike and Nick intend on voting tomorrow.  I've been in constant prayer for our nation.