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Our Ark Encounter :: Part 2

October 13, 2020 by Michelle Filed Under: Life, Travel Leave a Comment

Hello friend! If you haven’t read Part 1 of Our Ark Encounter, you may read it here. That post will give you all the insights to the actual Ark.

This post is to show you the other things available at Ark Encounter. As my friend Ann asked me the other day, “Is there really that much to do there?”
“YES”. A resounding “YES.” was my answer.

First of all, that massive Ark takes 3-4 hours to walk through with all the exhibits, mini movies, shopping, etc.

Then there was the little zoo of animals to look at – like an Ostrich, Cranes, Donkeys, and more!
Then the Camel Rides!

He just did make it!!
Lucas the Camel was trying to smile ๐Ÿ™‚
I mean…is that not the sweetest little Camel face you’ve ever seen!? Yes, he was posing.
Eliza Jane loved it!

The Rainbow Garden was stunning – I can only imagine how beautiful it is in the Spring!

And the Family Playground was something to behold for kids of all ages and abilities.

I think Dana and I sat for an hour and a half just watching the kids run from one thing to the next at the playground.
We finished our visit by watching a short video on how the Ark Encounter came about. It’s amazing how God gave one man a dream, and then the resources and people to bring it to life.

Whether you’re a believer in the Lord or not, the Ark Encounter is something amazing to experience. For those that are believers, it will remind you that the Bible, the people and the stories within it are indeed, true.

Until next time…

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Today is day 6 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge. I actually skipped yesterday because I felt very uninspired by all the things around me ๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿ˜ฉ and the prompt Fresh didnt conjure up anything exciting.
But. Today is a brand new day and we're off to a great start over here.๐ŸŒž 
Today's prompt is Rhythm...and being a lover of words, I looked it up to read all of the meanings. ๐Ÿ“š
Rhythm always makes me think of music and dancing, so today's pic is of my feet.๐Ÿคฉ I'm no professional dancer but I LOVE to dance. We almost always have music playing in our house and twirling is a constant. Eliza Jane takes dance lessons and Reynolds is hoping to jump into a hip hop class at the same studio.๐Ÿ•บ Andrew and I took dance lessons for a little over a year, until the world shut down last year. So dancing is in our veins. 
Along with dancing are repeated patterns and such is life. Patterns of waking and sleeping and the chores of the day. Patterns of food and seasons. Patterns of work and rest. Patterns of joy and sadness. 
There are rhythms all around if we are conscious enough to see them.
What patterns do you see in your own world?
#hopewriterlife
Day 4 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and to Day 4 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and today's prompt is simply: Twenty One.
21. A simple enough number. I pondered writing to my 21 year-old self and quickly decided that wouldn't be a fun time to reminisce ๐Ÿคช, so I scratched that idea.

I debated on sharing 21 ideas for supper but who am I to tackle THAT!? ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ
Maybe 21 books that I want to read this year? ๐Ÿ“š
What about 21 stores and shops where I like to find our home reno supplies? Nah.

I even considered 21 hopes for this brand new year we've just started but wasn't quite feeling it.

I landed on 21 adjectives to describe what I like about myself. Some of you may think, why on earth? Because it was hard ๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Because it forced me to really compliment myself when I am my own worst critic and often speak negativity over myself. It took me maybe 2 minutes to do this, and for that I am thankful!๐Ÿ™Œ

If you were to write 21 adjectives of what you like about yourself could you do it? And how long would it take you? What would you write?๐Ÿ˜‰ Debating? Just do it ๐Ÿ˜˜โ™ฅ๏ธ
#hopewriterlife
Shine: to give out a bright light or a quality of Shine: to give out a bright light or a quality of brightness.
Today is day 3 of the @hopewriters #writingchallenge and the topic is the word Shine.
When I think of shining, its in a way that brings happiness, joy, excitement, expectation even. Like the sun rising in the east - hence my photo from Sunday morning when Andrew and I were in Kiawah. The shining I think of doesn't bring dread or gloom. When the sun shines, especially after a rainy day, we are thrilled โ™ฅ๏ธ and even relieved at times, that the gloom is over.
 
This is what I want of my life, my words and actions...I want to shine in a way, that people are excited to see/hear from me, as they are a bright star or the sun. Not dread my appearing ๐Ÿ˜ฉ (or God forbid applaud my leaving).

Lord, shine through me so that it's you they see. Not me, Lord. Not me.
#hopewriterlife #shine
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Man, I love this kid. 
#arljr #bookworm #dictionary
Progress not Perfection. I've heard this over and Progress not Perfection.
I've heard this over and over and I'm finally putting it into practice this year ๐Ÿ™Œ
Day 2 of the @hopewriters challenge and we're talking about Progress. So of course I've given you a blurry photo of my @cultivatewhatmatters
#powersheetsplanner January tending list.๐Ÿ˜† These are all the things I'm working on this month, this week and today...and some of my things are private ๐Ÿ˜˜
I will share I'm making progress in: spending less, eating less sugar, exercising more consistently, spending more time with my family and Jesus.โ™ฅ๏ธ

Progress is good...it's moving forward in (hopefully) the right direction.
How about you...what does progress look like in your life today?
#hopewriterlife
๐Ÿ˜„ This week I'm participating in the @hopewrite ๐Ÿ˜„ This week I'm participating in the @hopewriters #writingchallenge.
Today's prompt: New You...hence my "I'm at the hair salon" photo.๐Ÿ˜„ New You, New do ๐Ÿ’‡โ€โ™€๏ธ
We have a motto in our house right now, and I'm sure you've either heard or said it yourself: New Year, New You.๐Ÿ˜‰
We are saying it in our house for various and interesting reasons...from Emory wiping his own behind (he's 4), to Reynolds tying his shoes (hello, bunny ears) and Eliza Jane brushing her hair and pulling it out of her face (for crying out loud). And @theandrewrlucas wanting to run a ridiculous 650 miles this year...babe, you do you๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜œ.
I can't say that I'm wanting a "new" version of myself this year. Or even that I'm wanting to start anything new, but I definitely want a better version of what I see, think, feel and hear. For me, I recognize it all starts with my time in the Word so this year's got a goal of rising early EVERY day to tune my heart and mind more into Him.โ™ฅ๏ธ Even on the days I want to sleep in, #firstthingsfirst.
How about you? New you or a better version?
#hopewriterlife
Probably one of the best, most fun, enjoyable and Probably one of the best, most fun, enjoyable and productive weekends we've had together in a while.๐Ÿ™Œ @theandrewrlucas you're the best of the best โ™ฅ๏ธ and most certainly my favorite.
Psalm 16
Headed for a much needed #weekendaway with way too Headed for a much needed #weekendaway with way too much stuff than the two of us need for 3 days but whatever.๐Ÿ˜… There will be golf and planning and yummy foods and prayers and walks on the beach and reading and strategizing and dreaming.โ™ฅ๏ธ
Thankful and expectant...life with you @theandrewrlucas is my favorite ๐Ÿ˜˜
Ephesians 3:20-21
#marriageretreat #lucasproperties #kiawahbound
It was a beautiful day to get the boat out of the It was a beautiful day to get the boat out of the water...and as I stood on the dock watching them drive away I thought to myself:
๐Ÿ›ฅI hope our kids know what an amazing dad they have. He works so hard for our family.โ™ฅ๏ธ 
๐Ÿ›ฅ I hope they know how blessed and lucky they are to be able to go to the lake on a random Monday.
๐Ÿ›ฅ I hope we don't take what we have for granted, because the Lord has been so kind and gracious, even when we haven't been deserving of a thing.๐Ÿ™
We've missed a few...but our family through the ye We've missed a few...but our family through the years ๐Ÿฅฐ

#lookingforthebrightspots ๐Ÿคฉ when taking down the tree...๐Ÿ˜ฉ
#christmasmorning #happybirthdayJesus โœ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธ #christmasmorning #happybirthdayJesus
โœ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„
#arljr #emoryrobertlucas #elizajanelucas
โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„Christmas Eve 2020๐ŸŽ„โ™ฅ๏ธ Happy birth โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„Christmas Eve 2020๐ŸŽ„โ™ฅ๏ธ
Happy birthday Jesus, we are so glad you came for us ๐ŸŒŸ 

#christmaseve #arljr #elizajanelucas #emoryrobertlucas #brynnhailey
O come all ye faithful Come let us adore Him O com O come all ye faithful
Come let us adore Him
O come all ye faithful
Come let us adore Him
O sing hallelujah
He alone is worthy
O sing hallelujah
He alone is worthy
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord

โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ Merry Christmas, friends!
Girl friends...if you don't have plans NEXT Saturd Girl friends...if you don't have plans NEXT Saturday, 1/2/21, please join us for a time to start 2021 with prayer and purpose โ™ฅ๏ธ
I personally would love to see your beautiful (masked) faces ๐Ÿฅฐ
Our initials are basically the same (my L and S re Our initials are basically the same (my L and S reversed), she wore an apron much like this, and today I'm wearing her Santa ๐ŸŽ… pin as I break out her Pecan Pie recipe and go to "camp Mary" in my kitchen.๐Ÿฅง
I'm so thankful for the many lessons she taught me...especially the joy of making yummy things for the people she loved, especially at Christmas ๐ŸŽ„ โ™ฅ๏ธ
#missingmymom #christmastime
We found the Christmas Star ๐ŸŒŸ!!!!! It was SO co We found the Christmas Star ๐ŸŒŸ!!!!!
It was SO cool! We drove to an old grocery store first to see where it was and then came back home with our eyes on it. What a magical and glorious experience!!โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„
Praise the Lord for His amazing Gift! โœ๏ธ
"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jeremiah 32:17
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