The past week in the Harris House

Patrick and I both have cabin fever. However our schedules are never aligned enough to enjoy significant time outside and when the schedules align its always raining or really cold.

Saturday: We both had days off. I made Pat, his favorite French Toast. French Toast was the first meal that I made for Pat when were dating. I must say that this meal blew him away, that he knew I was a keeper. I will post my secret for French Toast in a later blog. We spent the rest of the morning rummaging. The only success item was a FIRE PIT!!!! We have been looking and wanting to buy a fire pit for a while. So we were really excited about finding it. That night we met up with Tim and Grace. We made Pizzas with Flat bread and then played Settlers of Catan. In which, I won the first game!!!

Sunday: We went to church together. We spent the afternoon grocery shopping and lounging around the house. We actually starting watching Star Wars. Yes, I caved. It was only because I love my hubby. The evening was spent at Small Group learning about Heaven.

Monday: I worked!!!! I seriously celebrate each day I work. I came home and finished season 6 of Grey's Anatomy. I cooked black bean burgers with fried sweet potatoes and regular potatoes and steamed broccoli. Patrick loved the meal. Morgan and Andy came over to play City and Knights Catan, we finally purchased the expansion! Patrick sneaked in and won the game.

Tuesday: I worked!! Two days at the same placement, score!! Dad, took Pat and I out for dinner. I always enjoy seeing my dad during the week. We went to Pernell's, a restaurant my 5th graders suggested. I ordered a T-bone steak covered with horseshoe onion rings with a side of garlic potatoes.

Wednesday: I worked, back at my school that I student taught in. Most days, I thoroughly enjoy teaching there. I re-had a group of students. I get to walk home instead of taking the bus, a huge plus!! Patrick closed tonight and I had youth group. It was my second week helping out. Youth group was a lot of fun. I am still amazed of all the students that attend youth group.

Camping

Patrick and I have started a new hobby. It has been a lot of fun to obtain items for our hobby. The new hobby is CAMPING!!!!!

On Memorial Day Weekend, we went out to Pine Lake, in Westfield, with 2 other couples from our small group. Pine Lake (Wildwood) has been a favorite camping spot for my family. I have been camping there at least twice a year for the past 15 years!  Patrick and I had a blast, this camping trip, despite the cold weather, and forgetting many items (pillows, tarp, hot dogs...and the list goes on). On the camping trip, Pat and I stayed patient with each other and worked as a team to complete the tasks around camp. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it! Well all, expect being woken up at 5 a.m. from the neighbor woodpecker. I was also able to take my friend fishing! We both caught one fish. We went hiking and attempted the ropes course, as well.

On the way to camp!!!

Playing Settlers of Catan - Cities and Knights

 Pine Lake cut down trees that were dead and diseased. The once wooded, isolated campground is now clear and visible. The campground does not look the same as it used to. The pictures show all the trees down and the piles of wood that still need to be cleared out.

This used to be a campsite.

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The road from the bathroom to Loop C. See NO TREES LEFT!!