We didn’t exactly sprint out the door this Saturday morning—no, today was a slow-and-easy start. The guys made a run to Bird-in-Hand Bakery, returning with warm apple fritters, a cherry danish, and a few other treats. I forgot to get some pictures to share.
Right beside the bakery is the little petting zoo, and before they headed out, they spotted one very determined turkey pacing along the outside of the fence. He stood there studying the animal-feed machine like he was ready to place an order.
And honestly… it really does look like that silly bird was trying to swipe a loyalty card.
Once we got ourselves together, we started the day with a stop at The Old Country Store, one of our Lancaster favorites. A little browsing, a little Christmas shopping, and, in my case, a few things that “just had to come home.”
Next, we headed to Jake’s Country Trading Post—a big thank-you to Wanda for that suggestion!
Jake’s is huge, full of surprises, and absolutely the kind of place where you walk in with one small plan and walk out with a bag you didn’t expect. And yes… a few treasures were found. Again.
By then, hunger was knocking. It only took three of our men deliberating like they were choosing the site of a new settlement before lunch was decided.
We landed on Dienner’s Country Restaurant, a cozy Lancaster gem serving Pennsylvania Dutch food since 1993.
A couple went straight for the buffet—mashed potatoes, vegtables, chicken, beef ’n gravy, soup, salad bar, and soft-serve ice cream… how do you walk past that? But some of us ordered from the menu, and everything was delicious.
After lunch, a few of us looped back to the Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market for the essentials: Amish butter that I didn't get Friday and the fudge I just had to have of course. 🤣
Then it was back to the Barn for a little downtime.
Michael walked outside and captured this cotton-candy sunset tonight — soft pink glow in the distance, trees silhouetted like a postcard. Absolutely peaceful— makes you stop and just be thankful. A perfect pause before our dinner show.
As the evening rolled in and we got ready for the show, I couldn’t help but think how sweet these simple days are. Good friends, good food, and a little wandering—sometimes that’s all you need to feel the Lord’s blessings settle right over you.
Holiday Inn was just wonderful! I can’t believe neither Michael nor I had ever seen it before… how did we miss that one all these years? Well, it’s officially been added to my must-watch list now. The dancing and singing were absolutely wonderful.
Don’t wander far — Day Three is coming! I’m planning to write it today, Lord willing and we don’t start another shopping detour. Well we may have a place or two to visit today but first we’ll be joining our church online this morning. So thankful we can still worship together even when we’re away.
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