What we've been up to lately...

Sarah and I had the chance to visit Nauset Beach on the National Seashore just before their season began (which means they started charging for parking). This beach is really different than they beaches we have around here. There is a sand cliff you walk down before getting to the water, which is very cold and much more clear than our local beaches. Being on the eastern arm of the Cape and on a preserve, all you see is beach and water- beautiful!

For six weeks this spring and summer we have had a somewhat random group of friends from church over to watch both Star Wars trilogies. It is an extreme understatement to say these folks know a little about Star Wars- it is fun being a little nerdy! Getting to know these guys and gals more deeply has certainly been a highlight of our weekends.

Sarah and I like to take afternoon walks around the neighborhood circle on sunny days while we wait for Dad to get home. One day we found this guy in our path! Thankfully, a car drove by at the same time and the driver moved him off the road. Sarah found the turtle much less interesting than dogs...

When Dave gets home we often like to go for an family evening walk. Sometimes we go the beach for our walk, and one evening we went down to Centerville River (the beach is just to the left in this photo). Sarah gets to ride in the backpack and loves to feel the sea breeze on her face.

Beach night is a highlight of summer church life at OBC. The last three Sunday evenings of the month the church gathers at the local beach for sack dinners, fellowship, and baptisms. June beach night included a clam chowder contest, which was delicious. People play volleyball and kids play at the water's edge. It is a fun night for all!

The definite highlights of beach night are the baptisms. Once everyone has eaten and settled down, those being baptized share how the Lord has changed their life. It is an incredible testimony to the church family, seeker friends, and random vacationers just hanging out on the beach. Everyone then walks down to the water and one by one, believers are baptized. It is an incredible testimony of the work of the Spirit!

Mid-June we had our opportunity to host the deacons meeting. If was just after Father's Day and Dave was itching to use his new grill, which was perfect for me! The guys gathered around the grill for "grill talk", then enjoyed hamburgers, grilled veggies, watermelon, and chips, with blueberry cream cheese pie for dessert. They were able to have their meeting in the sun room, which was quite pleasant.


Now you know some of what is keeping life exciting this summer!