Wunnerful Weekend

This past Friday, after exercising (good girl, good girl), my husband and I went out to play at Cedar Point. We joined our Evil Genius Friend Barb and family for homeschool day. It was a wunnerful, wunnerful time. I am not a fan of bumpy, fast, adrenaline-rushing rides but I've been known to enjoy a carousel or two : ) Dean, of course, was on every speed ride and had a great time going fast, high and freefalling. I cannot for the life of me understand how someone could enjoy rollercoasters but it must be so.....there are actual lines of people waiting for the experience.


On Saturday, we decided a visit to Shooter's restaurant which is located on the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland was in order! We got our chores done for the day and headed for the Flats. We were seated right by an opening where we could watch the river and yet be protected from the LOUD band which was playing. Next time, we will bring earplugs. Our lunch was wunnerful, wunnerful and this was the view from the patio.





This bridge remains in a raised postion to allow boats of all sizes to enter and exit the Cuyahoga River flowing into Lake Erie. When we arrived the bridge looked like this. After our meal, we strolled along the deck and our attention was caught by the loud horn announcing the lowering of the bridge. Boats and skidoos quickly completed their journey under the bridge.


We waited several minutes and eventually the train came across the bridge. I waited patiently for the plane to join the trains and boats but to no avail.



Sunday was a terrific morning of catechesis and receiving the gifts of Grace at Christ Lutheran Church. We also had a luncheon honoring the Ladies Aid which for many, many years was of service to the church. The aging of the ladies plus their reduction in number forced them to disband their organization. It was interesting to hear of their "glory days" and imagine a group of 75 women working together at dinners.

We then were treated to a wunnerful, wunnerful meal at my friend Ruth's house -- Kansas City style brisket. We gathered with friends from her congregation and also her pastor Jack Kozak . We had such great conversation and food -- a perfect ending to a perfectly wunnerful weekend!