Walking to the Diner

Well, we have a new leader in the Diner Duels. The all new Lower Allen Diner has pretty good blueberry pancakes and, get this, free WiFi. Sounds like the place to eat. Pancakes were fairly tasty, too. I guess I can give them another try.

Another great thing about the location of the house God provided to us -- I can sit in the house and hear cars on the track at Williams Grove. Even tonight, there was action on track. My guess is that it was practice for a team preparing for the National Open featuring the World of Outlaws coming up soon.

God has been very good to our family over the years. He continually shows Himself to be faithful, meeting need after need. Not only does He provide for our needs, He goes way beyond and provides the desires of our hearts. The kids will be attending the Harvest Rally this weekend. They really look forward to the event, as  it is a highlight of the year for them. Coming Sept 28-29, the KCEA Annual Christian Educator Conference in Lancaster. Again, it is a great blessing and a very beneficial event for our family. I really enjoy the opportunity to listen and learn, to fellowship, and to relax (a very little bit). Justin has the privilege to go to a Packers' game soon. We are thrilled that he has the chance to go. In early November, Justin (& perhaps Bri) will head to WI to visit Northland International University and Maranatha Baptist Bible College. He wants to attend MBBC, so it should be a helpful trip for him.

Life has been very busy with school/school events. Volleyball & soccer seasons are underway. Classes are going full-bore. All of the administrative responsibilities continue as always. I am always looking for ways to improve what is happening at school, both in the classroom and outside the classroom. God has continued to bless and meet the needs that we have at the school. The construction is well underway. The work on the new classrooms should begin within a short while. It is exciting to see the work progress.

Well, time to go. Have a great day!

Walking through the Casa de Walker

House Pictures

Here are pictures of the house as it is today. There is still some work to do, but thanks to all those who have helped with the project, it looks GOOD now. Enjoy the pics.

Walking into the Classroom

Well, another school year is underway and the Walker family is sure busy. Between work, volleyball, soccer, school activities, house projects, and...you get the idea - life is BUSY. Of course, most people could say the same thing. We are still working on the house -- finish work, like painting trim and other such tasks. Enough to keep everybody busy.

I have had the opportunity to teach Sunday School for the past few weeks. We have been looking at Postmodernism, especially its effects on the church and on the home. It really is an interesting study to see how current culture impacts all that we do.

This year EBCA is again sending students to the Student Leadership Conference. This year, however, it is a one day event in Frederick, MD. I prefer the week-long conference, but we needed to tweak our schedule to allow a college trip to WI. Both kids are involved in the Leadership Conf and one, if not both, will be involved in the college trip.

Soon I will post more "house" pictures. Much has changed since we moved. Many pictures are already posted online and more are coming.

God has been very good and has blessed us in so very many ways. Justin and I were able to go to Williams Grave Speedway this weekend -- the Grove is all of 7.5 miles from the house. (We can faintly hear the cars when they are racing.) We enjoy going to see the sprints and the late models, but especially the 410 sprints.

  

It is wonderful that we are so close to the track. Actually, there are numerous tracks within 60-90 miles, but we usually visit the Grove. 

The KCEA Annual Christian Educators Conference is at the end of the month. It is a highlight for our family. The kids help with the AV setup and teardown. We really enjoy the event.

Well, time to go. Enjoy!

Walking Diner to Diner

Since the bakery closed I have been on a tour of diners, checking out the various breakfast menus. Mostly I am focused on pancakes, particularly blueberry pancakes. So far I have visited four different diners; the fare is good, but alas, no wifi. Can't have your cake and eat it too, I guess. So far, the winner for taste and price is probably Brothers Diner. Good pancakes, lots of blueberries, great price. Works for me!

Well, the kids are at camp for the week. They really look forward to this week. It very well could be the highlight of their year. I simply pray that God uses the week to impact their hearts and that the kids are willing to listen and learn.

The start of the school year is just around the corner. We are looking forward to a great year at EBCA. Volleyball practice starts Monday morning -- should be a great season. We have some good players on the team; now to get them ready to work together.

God has been so very good to our family. So often I just sit back and say, "Wow." He meets each and every need. It is incredible to reflect back on His many wonderful works. Reviewing and meditating on the providences of God indeed gives cause for rejoicing. To think that this great God, the creator and sustainer of the universe loves and cares for me; what an amazing truth.

Well, adios. Enjoy!

Walking Around "DC," Day 4

Well, one last day of our trip. We spent very little time in DC (none of it out of the car). [See later picture.]

First, it was breakfast.

 I ordered one or two for delivery.

 

Our first second stop was at the National Museum of the Marine Corps near Quantico. Justin, Brie, and I were there  in the Spring, but the kids did not get to see everything. We had a great time.

Justin and his new backpack for school.

Brie practicing for PE.

Brie tying the knot -- NOT!

I already found the hotel room for our next trip. Bedding leaves us plenty of floorspace.

Brie modeling the new school uniform.

Our new discipline tool. You only misbehave once.

For the in-laws -- you'd better be on the lookout.

Maybe this was the new uniform.

Justin checking out his new deer rifle.

 

Bec in front, Bec in back. Cool.

Not our day, but not much different. We went from Triangle, VA to Baltimore. Some of the trip was smooth, some was close to this.

We stopped at Inner Harbor for a late lunch. There are so many great places around Inner Harbor, but we needed to stay near just for ease of travel.

I have walked by this place many times. Today, we actually ate there. It was a great treat, but to much food; therefore, no cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory.

Almost home.

Walking Around DC, Day 3

Once again, the day began on the hotel shuttle. Shuttle service is 24/7; a very nice benefit.

We entered the Metro system at the end of the Yellow Line, the Huntington Station. 

And then it was to the train.

 Our first stop of the day was the Newseum -- a museum about news. It wouldn't sound like it was too interesting, but there was material for kids and adults alike. We spent the majority of our day at the Newseum.

 There is a front page from every state in the USA on display outside and inside the Newseum. Every paper included the CO movie theater shooting.

Brie found her kind of place -- somewhere to use the phone. 

We found a section of the Berlin Wall. 

One COOOOL feature of the Newseum is the 6th floor terrace. It overlooks Pennsylvania Ave, giving a great view of the Capitol.

My kind of town -- hot dog carts everywhere.

Great! Brie is running for office!

I remember this ... the first day of USA Today. The experts said a national paper could not last.

A reporter's truck from Bosnia. Notice the bullet holes all down the side. 

After we left the Newseum, we went for a walk. Chinatown was on the path.

The Verizon Center, home of the NHL Caps, the NBA Wizards, etc. 

Weather began to act up, so we went to an upscale shop to buy sweatshirts. Honest Abe's caters to the tourists with $5 t-shirts and all the other "stuff" one could want.

Our mid-afternoon meal was at Johnny Rockets, an old-style soda shop. Burgers were great.

It is a zamboni for the street. This thing is about the size of a SmartCar. I want one!

We found the Big House.

We also found the Dept. of the Treasury.

And then it was time to head back toward the hotel. We made a couple of minor, short stops on the way. Relax, sleep, prepare for Sunday and then head back to PA sometime Sunday.