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The last update about church from me was that we were still searching. Searching, searching, and more searching. It has honestly felt like it was never going to get us anywhere. It’s tough hauling the kids around to different churches. That wouldn’t be so bad if Addie didn’t get exposed to super fun churches where they have indoor playgrounds and THAT is the expectation that is in her mind from now on.
No church will ever be as good to her as the one with the indoor playground. Thanks, church that will remain anonymous. It wasn’t even a bad church either, just not for us.
The funny thing is that the very first church that we tried right after we left our last one will most likely become our new church home. It’s as if we wasted a bunch of time looking elsewhere. But I realize this is a journey. Sometimes you have to see what else is out there before you can really know how extraordinary something actually is. Our decision to plant roots at this church isn’t completely set in stone, but we are planning to attend their classes on the church’s history, getting involved, and meeting the people there. I must say, it feels relieving to think we might not have to look any further. I felt homeless without a permanent place.
There are things that I feel that I’m “settling” on. However, I always think that I’m just a weeeeeeee bit picky too. And after all, it’s just a building and my relationship with the Lord is way beyond that building.
Say hi to my perfect little tomato! This very tomato was grown in my garden. Aren’t you proud? I have actually been able to create something edible! I pick on myself, but my garden has actually been doing really well. I got a couple of squash from it before I had a huge lot of bugs come along and kill that plant. But my green bell peppers, snap beans, and tomatoes have been doing really well. It took forever for the tomatoes to actually turn red, but now that they have started it seems there are 3 or 4 of them turning red per day!
We’ve been eating fresh snap beans a lot and those are just fantastic when they are so fresh. I’ve gotten some really nice compliments from the family about those. I can’t help but take a little pride in my little raised garden. I’m planning to make it ever better next year.
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It’s been a while since hubby and I got to go on a little overnight getaway so we are taking a trip to Atlanta soon. I’m very excited to get away from reality for a couple days and hopefully rewind a bit. I haven’t been to Atlanta since I was a kid, so it’ll be an entirely different experience as an adult I’m sure. We don’t have a huge load of plans while we’re there. There’s only so much you can do in a couple of days, but I do plan to go to Ikea! I’ve never been there before *gasp* so that is one of the highlights of the whole trip.
Of course, thrift stores won’t be out of the question either. We’re going to try and take Marta anytime that we go close to downtown. If it’s anything like our Nashville traffic, you won’t find me driving in it. And parking, don’t get me started. I refuse to pay crazy prices to park!
Have any suggestions for a frugal Atlanta getaway? Or suggestions for places we should go or visit or EAT? Please leave a comment with it! We’ll take any help we can get!
And lastly y’all, I’m feeling generous. So how about a giveaway? Just in time for tailgating and football parties, check out this Omaha Steaks Grilling package!
One of you extremely lucky readers is going to win this Omaha Steaks Spring into Savings Grilling Package which includes:
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- (4) boneless chicken breasts (1 lb. total)
- (4) 4 oz. Omaha Steaks burgers
- (8) 3 oz. gourmet jumbo franks
- (10) potatoes au gratin
I got this same package this year and it is awesome. I love the quality of their meats!
So how do you win?
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Congrats on the garden success! I envy you–I have a brown thumb, not a green one at all!
Love your site… and thanks for the giveaway.
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Congratulations on the garden the tomatoes look great thanks so much for this great blog
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THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!!
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Now that your tomatoes have started, you’ll have a bunch. That’s what my 8 plants did this year, and I finally surrendered and canned several quarts when giving them all away didn’t seem like an option!
Of course I follow you on Facebook, but you already knew that, I’ll bet!
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How in the heck was I not already following you on twitter?! Am now!
Love your site! I can’t wait to grow a garden like yours! Congrats on the success!
Thanks for all you do!
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Glad to hear you are going on a getaway! How fun! Hope you guys have an amazing time!
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Hey Amy! I’m glad that you and Max are getting away for a few days. I’m sure you both deserve a short break. I just went to Atlanta for a conference last week. Aside from the pit stop at Ikea on the way in to town, I stayed in the Buckhead area so that I didnt have to drive. There is no frugal shopping in Buckhead, though. I’ve heard though that you should try to Swedish meatballs at Ikea. I’ve never eaten there but they do have a cafe. I hope y’all have fun! Also, I plan to try your roasted broccoli this week!
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Thanks for the giveaway! I followed your old blog and I am so excited about your new one. Great recipes!! Have fun at IKEA, it is a great store.
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Love your site! And what you said about church being just a building separate from your relationship with the Lord is so true! God is good all of the time…all of the time God is good.
Keep the fabulous recipes coming! Thanks for the giveaway!