Staycation 2025 started the afternoon of the 3rd. J worked a half-day and I finished up my work on Wednesday. We look forward to our staycations because we love our home. It’s where we invest our time and money. It’s where are grown children return for family dinners, holidays and random visits.

It’s July! I’m a day late in welcoming the new month but here we go. The holiday weekend and hubby’s 10 day vacation are nearly here. He officially starts vacation tomorrow at 1:30 PM. He’s absolutely stoked to only have to work a half day. I spent today cooking, working on this site and reading the Book of Psalms.

When change happens it takes me a bit to reset my schedule. The change? I officially started my job…again. It’s the same job and yet it’s different in a lot of ways. The church, a plant in its 5th year, is going through changes. I compare it to a baby bird being kicked out of the nest to fly on its own. That sounds harsh. Our sending church is committed to each of its plants and they’re there for spiritual support as well as other ways to help us grow. The administration side of church businesses is now fully on us and that’s where the Lord has placed me. The administration side of church business and I love it.

ombining my love of baking with my love oh photography brings joy. I bake a lot for family as well as my church. If there’s a church gathering, there’s a 99.9% chance that one of the baked goods will be from my kitchen. Though I enjoy baking cupcakes and other desserts, I’ve fallen in love with baking bread.