Channelling Your Inner Gargoyle

That was the theme of the bed and breakfast we stayed at in Ann Arbor this past weekend. Ben and Matt Lochtefeld found a 1/2 trail marathon they wanted to run on Sunday, so off we went (Laura too) to this very eccentric but amazing B&B. When we pulled up I thought I heard some sort ware wolf howling in the background and we all starting cracking up. What WAS this place? It was actually an old church and parsonage as we came to find out, but pulling to it with gargoyles in mind gave it an eerie feel.

So if you haven't been to Ann Arbor, you must take a day or two to go stroll around, eat and admire the established homes and neighborhoods-not to mention U of M's campus! We also spent some time at a great store that Laura researched on her quest to get info. on cloth diapers. The Little Seedling was opened by a mom who is apparently quite passionate about babies and baby products. We got all the info. and demos on cloth diapers that we were hoping for. Even the guys found it impressive. Not only that, but they just so happened to be having a raffle at the store that day in which Ben and I won first prize: a nearly $600 stroller! Shoot. Not a bad day. I guess it will all equal out though because we have already dropped some serious cash on diapers there and are registered on their site for many more along with some other goodies. I am pretty pumped about this futuristic stroller though.

Overall, it was just a great weekend of relaxation and time away with friends. The diapers, stroller and gargoyles were just a bonus :)

See more pics of our weekend.

Cuddle Love

My dog is a hopeless romantic when it comes to cuddling. (he gets it from me) We'll see how this all works out come August. There will probably be more cuddle-loving going on than ever before; I just hope B man is okay with sharing us, cuz he's gonna have to!

Easier Said Than Done

That's my motto lately, especially with my faith. Shortly after Ben and I discovered our family addition, we began questioning the possibility of moving. Now don't get me wrong: I love our home! So much in fact that I completely dismissed the idea of moving. The more I prayed about it however, the more I was reminded of God's call for us to open up our home. We've really felt convicted to not only invite others over for fun times and good food, but to stay. Anyone remember Lukka from last summer? There have been other instances of international students who have needed a place to stay for a few days or a few months and through Global Connections, there will be plenty more opportunities. So with that prodding and a combination of other things, our house is now on the market.

Now what I've been telling myself and others all along is, Well, if God wants us to move, this house will sell! No doubt about it. That's where it's easier said than done. Now that we are actually doing this thing, I have been slowly taking it all back. Doubt and worry have been seeping in, and those things are not coming from a faith-filled, trusting heart. So there's a little update on what is going on in the Martin household. I must say that Ben and I have made a really good team when it comes to cleaning and touch-ups around the house though. And it's been fun to house hunt together with our future family in mind, since Ben already owned this house before I was even a twinkle in his eye...