I just got back from an incredible weekend in Blowing Rock/Boone with the Youth Group. Beautiful scenery, fun and wonderful people, and several new experiences, all thrown into 72 hours. What could be better?

I wish I'd had a better view of the skiers and snowboarders, but I enjoyed hanging out in the Lodge and babysitting the snacks. People came and went throughout the day (everyone hung out at lunch) and I had a book for the quiet times. For supper (you knew I had to mention food at some point), we went to the Mellow Mushroom. I'd heard of it, but never been to one. Fantastic pizza and good atmosphere! I can't wait to try the one in Greensboro, but I'll have to wait until I have someone to go with me. I split a large Kosmic Karma with three others, and we still have enough left over for breakfast and lunch today. This one had spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and tomato over pesto, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Yum! I could SO EASILY be vegetarian.

I put off planning Tuesday night since I wasn't going to the grocery store this weekend (thanks to my wonderful son who went for me). I was thinking maybe lamb chops (never made them, don't know off hand where to get them) or something else I can't think of at the moment, but never fear! I'll come up with something, even if I beg off tired and order take out Chinese. Come to think of it, I've never cooked much Chinese, so that's a thought, too. I'll hold that for a future get-together, I think.

Anyway - thanks to the High School Youth for letting me tag along! Thanks to our DCE for putting up with me, and thanks to you for reading my random thoughts. (A special thanks to the wonderful couple who hosted us in their beautiful home.)

Til next time,

L