Summer Fun at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari

Fun in the water

On Thursday, we loaded up 3 vehicles with 14 people and voyaged to Santa Claus, IN for a day full of fun at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. We arrived as the park was opening, excitedly unloaded our cars, purchased our tickets with a group discount, and half the crew went to secure a shady spot in the water park where we spent most of our day and the rest headed for the roller coasters before the lines grew. Caleb spent most of his time in the water park. Particularly in the area … [Read more...]

Easter 2011

Jesus on the cross

Our focus on Easter started when we attended the brilliant Easter pageant at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. The event was amazing, the house was full, and I imagine everyone in the audience shed at a tear or two during the dozen or so performances put on this year. Southeast Christian Church spared no details making the experience feel realistic with livestock like camels, sheep, goats, chickens, and more. They also had angels descending from the ceiling, a waterfall at one point, … [Read more...]

It’s Barzee Christmas Time

pickles

For the past couple years I have had the pleasure to attend the Barzee Family Christmas which is usually held a short time after the new year when things have calmed down a bit. This year was quite fun and it seemed like everyone had a great time. Caleb got to play with a bunch of his cousins, I got to eat a bunch of food, and Aimee got to see her momma. Part of the tradition is to exchage gifts via the White Elephant (WE) game. … [Read more...]