Monday, November 28, 2005
Pennsylvania Bound!
On Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. we packed ourselves and all the neccessary luggage needed for a weekend trip, into our van, and headed out of the state. Our destination? Aunt Martha's house in beautiful Harleysville, Pennsylvania! Our travel slowed a bit through Ohio, where we had to drive through some flurries, but the rest of it was smooth sailing! With books, music, audio dramas, and lunch, we were well equipped for the 12-hour drive.
We arrived, safe and sound, on Aunt Martha's doorstep around 7 that evening, and gladly unloaded the car. After relaxing and chatting for a bit, we trooped upstairs to bed, looking forward to some shut-eye.
Thanksgiving morning we awoke to a layer of snow outside, which quickly melted in the sun. Breakfast consisted of cold cereal and the traditional scones: pumpkin and cherry-chocolate-chunk made by Annick and myself. By the time dinner time came around we were ready for it! Aunt Martha's son and his wife (Tim and Jamie) came over around 12:30 to have dinner with us. Our meal was early since Tim and Jamie had to go over to her parents house in the evening. Thanksgiving dinner was as delicious as usual: turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry salad, potato rolls, stuffing and brocoli cassarole. Jamie, bless her heart, made the traditional scalloped corn cassarole and 3 pies! Actually, she doubled everything in order to take some to her parents house too! As we ate, we shared a favorite Thanksgiving memory and a blessing from the year. It was a truly wonderful day!
On Friday, Mama, Aunt Martha, Annick, Evvie and I, hopped into the car and headed out to the quaint towns of Lederach and Skippack. This was an annual shopping trip that we all enjoy.
That evening, we had dinner at 'home' with Jamie's parents and brothers the LaGuardias. Jamie's family is so much fun, and we really enjoy the time we spend with them!
Then came Saturday, and the excursion to Cabela's: the hunting-fishing-boating superstore! Complete with animal exhibits, aquarium, restaurant, and home furnishings, for those who love the rustic-cabin feel!
This store was bursting with people! The exhibit were fun to look at too. There was even a room devoted to deer! Mostly the Typical and Non-typical(?) White-tail varieties. Some socks for Aunt Martha's neighbor and a media card of digital pictures were all that came out of the trip, but it sure was an experience!
We packed up later that evening, and sat around and chatted, marvelling at how fast time flies, then it was up to bed.
Sunday morning we left around 8, stopping for Mama's coffee at Wawa's (a convenience store), and had a smooth, uneventful ride home, making good time by reaching the house around 7 p.m.
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
-Allison
We arrived, safe and sound, on Aunt Martha's doorstep around 7 that evening, and gladly unloaded the car. After relaxing and chatting for a bit, we trooped upstairs to bed, looking forward to some shut-eye.
Thanksgiving morning we awoke to a layer of snow outside, which quickly melted in the sun. Breakfast consisted of cold cereal and the traditional scones: pumpkin and cherry-chocolate-chunk made by Annick and myself. By the time dinner time came around we were ready for it! Aunt Martha's son and his wife (Tim and Jamie) came over around 12:30 to have dinner with us. Our meal was early since Tim and Jamie had to go over to her parents house in the evening. Thanksgiving dinner was as delicious as usual: turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry salad, potato rolls, stuffing and brocoli cassarole. Jamie, bless her heart, made the traditional scalloped corn cassarole and 3 pies! Actually, she doubled everything in order to take some to her parents house too! As we ate, we shared a favorite Thanksgiving memory and a blessing from the year. It was a truly wonderful day!
On Friday, Mama, Aunt Martha, Annick, Evvie and I, hopped into the car and headed out to the quaint towns of Lederach and Skippack. This was an annual shopping trip that we all enjoy.
That evening, we had dinner at 'home' with Jamie's parents and brothers the LaGuardias. Jamie's family is so much fun, and we really enjoy the time we spend with them!
Then came Saturday, and the excursion to Cabela's: the hunting-fishing-boating superstore! Complete with animal exhibits, aquarium, restaurant, and home furnishings, for those who love the rustic-cabin feel!
This store was bursting with people! The exhibit were fun to look at too. There was even a room devoted to deer! Mostly the Typical and Non-typical(?) White-tail varieties. Some socks for Aunt Martha's neighbor and a media card of digital pictures were all that came out of the trip, but it sure was an experience!
We packed up later that evening, and sat around and chatted, marvelling at how fast time flies, then it was up to bed.
Sunday morning we left around 8, stopping for Mama's coffee at Wawa's (a convenience store), and had a smooth, uneventful ride home, making good time by reaching the house around 7 p.m.
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
-Allison
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Operation Christmas Child
Our Christmas season begins with filling 6 shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child program. It has been something to look forward to every year for at least the past 6 years! A fun thing to do with children to let them bring joy to others who do not have as much we do, here in the States. Dollar stores are great places to find lots of things for the boxes, and we generally put in:
-a washcloth and soap
-toothbrush and toothpaste
-hairbrush/comb/mirror and hairbands (for girls)
- a small bag of hard candies, and a small stuffed animal
-paper, and pencils/pens/crayons
Enough room is left for Samaritan to include a Bible and booklet.
Then its off to a far-away place to bring the love of Jesus to other children!
Find out more about the project and other Samaritan's Purse ministries at www.samaritan.org
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
"Coom ta th' barn, all ye gude Scots..."
On November the Fifthe 2005, a large number of people was seen gathering at the McDeL barn to remember all those who were martyred for the cause of "Christ's Crown and Covenant". Yes, it was a grand gathering for the memory of Scottish Covenanters! Plaids and hearty Scottish food were abundant that evening, along with Sco'ish brogues, a Hay Bale Toss, a Covenanter game and documentary.
The crowning touch was a bowl of "William of Orange Slices", which was Mrs. DeL's idea! The crowning touch at the last Martyr party was a bowl of "Indulgences"candy bars for the Reformation era, and the 2003 Martyr party had a tin of "Corinthian"cookie sticks for the Roman era. It is the little things that make every event special!
To make the evening truly authentic, Mr. Yachanin (head of the percussion section of the orchestra) brought a Celtic bagpiper to play for us! Accompanied by the Yachanin family, the piper played a few selections including "Scotland, the Brave", and "Amazing Grace". What a treat!
The crowning touch was a bowl of "William of Orange Slices", which was Mrs. DeL's idea! The crowning touch at the last Martyr party was a bowl of "Indulgences"candy bars for the Reformation era, and the 2003 Martyr party had a tin of "Corinthian"cookie sticks for the Roman era. It is the little things that make every event special!
To make the evening truly authentic, Mr. Yachanin (head of the percussion section of the orchestra) brought a Celtic bagpiper to play for us! Accompanied by the Yachanin family, the piper played a few selections including "Scotland, the Brave", and "Amazing Grace". What a treat!
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Our Great History from Our Great Historians
Friday and Saturday oct. 21-22 found the Marshall Family attentively listening to the unfolding of our historical Christian heritage by Dr. Daniel Ford and Dr. John Eidsmoe. These knowledgeable men with their intriguing stories, facts, and documents, kept us and the rest of the audience captivated for hours. Time flew by as we added a lot of information to our brain capacity! Between lectures, all who attended were able to examine documents and also have personal discussions with the speakers.
As this conference was to be recorded for audio and visual reproduction, Papa was kept busy as the official videographer and sound master. He also employed his maidens in various tasks such as photography and video shots of the audience. Sometimes it is exciting to be part of 'the staff', but with it comes a sense of responsibility!
Saturday evening we had dinner with the Ervins (who with our church organized the whole event) and the time was extra special since our speakers were there too! Mr. Ervin brought out some of his documents and pictures, one of which was a VERY detailed engraving of a war between Israel and Moab. What a wonderful evening! Someday we'll be able to tell our children and our children's children, that we talked and listened to some of the Godliest historians of our era! What a heritage!
As this conference was to be recorded for audio and visual reproduction, Papa was kept busy as the official videographer and sound master. He also employed his maidens in various tasks such as photography and video shots of the audience. Sometimes it is exciting to be part of 'the staff', but with it comes a sense of responsibility!
Saturday evening we had dinner with the Ervins (who with our church organized the whole event) and the time was extra special since our speakers were there too! Mr. Ervin brought out some of his documents and pictures, one of which was a VERY detailed engraving of a war between Israel and Moab. What a wonderful evening! Someday we'll be able to tell our children and our children's children, that we talked and listened to some of the Godliest historians of our era! What a heritage!
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
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