BenSpark Family Adventures

Photo-A-Day #02823 We've been making some pumpkin themed pretzels at Philly Pretzel Factory. Some look like pumpkins and others look like jack-o-lanterns. We put out a special of 4 of these and some pumpkin dips. We made some cinnamon style and some salted style, too.

Photo-A-Day #02822 Today while I was at the comic book store I noticed that they had a collected set of the comic D'orc. I'd been thinking about picking up the comic for me and for Andy. It was an interesting comic. The main character is a half orc/half dwarf. The story is interesting and weird and I think Andy will love it.

Photo-A-Day #02821 Tonight was the read through for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. I was cast as Fireman #2. There are no lines for this role except in the stage notes. So the director will be writing lines for me and Fireman #1. I liked the movie from when I was a kid and I am happy to be a part of this production.

Photo-A-Day #02820 I've been thinking about a sleep mask for a while and I learned about the Manta Sleep Sound Mask. This is very comfortable and includes some Bluetooth speakers built in. I have been able to help myself sleep better on weekends by playing audiobooks and sticking my phone under my pillow. With this I can keep my phone on the charger and listen through the mask. And keeping the room dark won't matter with it either.

Photo-A-Day #02819 I've had this Blokees figure in a box since Christmas and have had every intention of building it for some time. Tonight I finally built it. This is Bumblebee from the Transformers movie. It was fun to build. Can't decide is I'd like to get any more of this kind. Maybe the Soundwave one.

Photo-A-Day #02818 Allison and I attended the Marriage Prep program today at Saint Mary's Church. We went to the dinner last night to meet all of the engaged couples. It was a full house with a lot of laughter and discussion. Today was the actual day of the program. We have been doing a dinner the night before so that everyone can feel comfortable with the team on the second day. I got their later because I had to sleep after work.  Towards the end of the program we went outside to see a newly married couple exit the church. This couple had been part of our Spring marriage prep program. They were so thrilled to see everyone there clapping for them as they exited. I should have caught a photo of them but didn't have my phone out at the time.