Bluegrass Jam in Arizona

During our stay in Phoenix, we went to a coffee house bluegrass jam. There we met Lou Ann, who invited us to her home the following Saturday for a Christmas party and music jam. We had a great time making new friends and playing songs all evening.

Scott is playing with a family of musicians - Mom, Dad, and 2 teenage daughters. They are very talented and give concerts all around the area.

Below, I'm singing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot with Lou Ann and her friend.

What a camp!!

Our friend Jeff Gillis is the chef at a new camp in Texas. It is called Allaso Ranch and was built for Fellowship Church of Dallas. Jeff and his culinary team (which sometimes includes wife Peggy Sue and daughters Shalen, Sarah, Scarlett, and Shelby) create menus with healthy, wholesome foods. It is so awesome. There is an equestrian center (read: barn with horses) and water park (read: neat swimming hole) on the property. The office and lodge are very impressive. They've just been open about 8 months. It's quite a place- makes going to camp more of a resort vacation!!!

Christmas Remembered

We enjoyed a fantastic Christmas with Scott's folks, his sister Pam and niece Kalyn. They drove all the way from Kansas City to be with us in Phoenix. They stayed at the Residence Inn and we enjoyed all the amenities -like pool and hot tub, hot breakfasts, and evening meals! For Christmas dinner, we shopped at the local grocery store and prepared a meal in the suite. Talk about low stress!!!