Thanks to all our helpers with the Progressive Dinner this year. This year Norma and Travis helped with driving. The night began at Redeemer and immediately headed to the Thomas’ home for peach cobbler, apple crisp and ice cream. After that the group stopped by the Creecy’s home for tasty fondue. We dipped chunks of apple and bread into the pot, great experience many had never had before. Spring Hill had their prom Saturday and The Lutz hi-jacked Zach’s limo and stopped by so we could all get in. I expect it would be very hard to parallel park that thing, but then who parallel parks a limo. The third stop of the night was at the Basham’s where we munched on tatter tots and french fries while playing air hockey in the basement. The final stop of the night was at the Vos’ home for homemade lasagna and bread sticks. Thank you to everyone who took part in this annual event. More pics after the link below.  

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This Saturday we are joining up with area PCA churches for a youth square dance. We’ll be meeting at New Hope PCA (directions) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a great time of fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. 6th grade through high school are invited to wear costumes, western wear or just come dressed “normal.” No need to know how to dance or square dance, we’ll teach you. If you have any questions please call me at 913-439-9319 or email at bhough@redeemer-pca.org.

Friday night junior high and senior high students played Loaded Questions, Nervous and Taboo at the Hough’s home. Unfortunately when playing games we often forget to take pictures during the games. It was a great time, thank you to all who participated. More photos after the link.

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Game Night at the Ardiles really was fun tonight. Tomi, Debbie, Travis, Laura, Zach, Joey, Rick, Joy, Tanner, Elizabeth, Emily, Renae, Roxie, Connor, April, Robbie, Michie and myself had a great time. Debbie cooked some tasty Peruvian dish which Travis referred to as, “donuts and mustard dip.” I rebuke him. Joy is the Mal Mal (which Travis calls MoMo) champ while Joey won and then lost at nerviosa. Roxie stuck Tomi with a handful of cards, but it really was nothing compared to Connor’s near complete collection of cards. Thank you Ardiles for having us over for a great night of fun and fellowship. More photos inside post.

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Tonight we will finally get to see the results of hard work by Zach Lutz, Joey Kennedy and Keely McCoy when the curtains open for Seussical The Musical. The event will take place at Spring Hill High School. Laura and I are very excited to attend after seeing the quality of productions they put on last year with Alice and Wonderland. Great job guys!

While you went about your business Saturday morning you may have been unaware that a Tennis championship of micro proportions was being played. On one side of the court was Jacob Vos, plays tennis well, knows the rules and terms, in shape. On the other side of the court was Brian, plays tennis poorly, knows some rules and some terms with British accent, out of shape. In the first set Brian won 6-1. Of course Jacob was required to have two hands on the racket at all time (even serving) but lets not use that as an excuse. All you need to know is I beat him fair and square. Well maybe not fair, but square since I’m sure that is a real qualifier.

In the second game Jacob was freed to play normal and went on to win 6-1. He’s good. When his serves were in I felt like I was hitting a brick trying to return it. The only redeeming aspect of this second set was that I aced him. Meaning I served a ball that he could not even get a racket on. I’ll never be able to accomplish a serve like this again. If you play tennis you have until August 27th to challenge Jacob. If you do come ready, come with a British accent and be prepared to cheat or lose.