One of our favorite things to do on Friday night is eat at Glory Days.  The food is always really good (with a great variety) and the service is the best, thanks to Katie.  But....we LOVE the greeter! We've known Jessie for a long time...and she just happens to be our neighbor.  Last night was her last night at Glory Days as she is heading back to Marshall University. So we hope you … [Read more...]

Chase and Cierra are both starting a new chapter (so to say) and are about to learn first hand how to live within their means. They both made a major purchase for which they are financially responsible. Wow. Cierra turned 16 on Monday but doesn't actually her driver's license yet. But....she does have a car! This means that once the fair is over and she's settled into her Jr. year she will … [Read more...]

i feel like summer has come to an abrupt end!The lambs are sheered - the goat is clipped -so all are ready for the county fair!so what better way to spend the last quiet, peaceful, calm night?!  How about listening to Jason Aldeancooking on the grillenjoying a glass of Fenwick Chardonnaythinking about all I have to be thankful for and letting go of those things that 'keep me up at night'. … [Read more...]

Believe it or not, we just hit the river for the first time this year a few weeks ago.  We absolutely love the peacefulness but it seems we have just been so busy we couldn't find time to load up the canoe and head over to Shepherdstown.Once there, it was awesome -and of course I like to take pictures and prop up my feet while Ronnie does all the work =)he doesn't usually complain but of … [Read more...]

Cierra decided on Viva Mexico for her dinner so we gathered up the teenagers  -and hit the road (with a little bit of fun =)The food and atmosphere are always the best here - and the birthday wishes?!well - FUN, FUN and maybe just a little bit embarrassing =)Yum....fried ice cream!She got lots of great gifts for her special birthday and even one she has been asking for now for about 3 … [Read more...]