Our First Harvest

So, one thing about our new place is that it came with its own grape vine. Well, today was the day that we saw the birds out there starting to pick 'em off, so we got our plastic bags and started harvesting. (Interestingly enough, Tessi's name "Theressa" means "harvester.") We've kind of always had this dream of owning a vineyard someday, so this was really fun for us.

These are Concord grapes and, though they aren't very good for winemaking, we figured we'd give it a shot anyway. We found out there's a class in Indianapolis at a place called "Great Fermentations" on September 21st where we can learn how to make wine at home. Should be fun!

Here's a shot from yesterday (pre-harvest):




And here's a few shots from today before and after we got them:




Can you find Tessi?




The people who own this home (our landlords) just HAPPENED to have an old wine barrel in the garage. We hauled it in and it fits nicely with the icon of the Wedding at Cana!

We're In!

Well it's been a long time coming, but we're finally settled in (with Internet installed)! For those of you who don't already know, we decided to move to Indiana in mid June to be closer to the Wilson family, and to move us one step closer toward seminary (most likely in NY). God has been so good to us, as well as our family and friends during this time of transition. We found a house to rent only a few miles from Mom and Dad Wilson's, and we're loving having a little more room than our apartment down south.

We've got a lot of photos to upload, so check back soon to see more!

A Mother's Day Study

What a Mom is worth in today's fast-paced world. Just thought this article was worth sharing for all you Mothers out there. Thanks for all you do. :)

Our First Year

Today we have officially been married for one year! Looking back on our time together, it seems like it's flown by, and so much has happened - Mara will already be 3 months old on Thursday!

We are so blessed to have each other, and want to thank all of our family and friends for the kindness and generosity shown. It makes it easier when others before us have set such a good example.

We also had someone who was kind enough to send us footage they shot at our wedding! So here's a short and sweet version of our wedding in commemoration of our one-year anniversary.



P.S. Christ is Risen!

Pascha!

"This is the day of Resurrection; let us be illumined by the Feast, let us embrace each other! Let us call "brother" even those who hate us, and forgive all by the Resurrection. And so let us cry:"



Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!



Death is overthrown and Life reigns! All things are new again in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What an awesome and loving God we have.