The first weekend in August always hosts the MCC Relief Sale. It is a time where people gather, eat, bid on handmade quilts and woodwork, and fellowship. I enjoy it … mostly I enjoy the food. We went on Friday night thinking it might not be so busy, but I think it was super busy. I think what actually happened is that people came to look at the things for sale and eat, but there were no auctions or activities going on, so everyone was trying to use the same space at the same time. Whatever. I got there in time to purchase a dozen of the greasiest, best homemade egg rolls ever – a tradition at this Ohio relief sale. My mom and dad’s church (Dayspring Mennonite Church) was gifted the tradition by a group of Laotians who had been doing it for years. My mom helped out this year, and said they had ordered 250 pounds of cabbage! Can you imagine? Anyway, they sold out by 1pm on Saturday, so I am glad I got some on Friday.
We went back on Saturday because Madison wanted to ride the “train.” We couldn’t do this Friday because it was raining and the train wasn’t running. The benefit – we got an extra tractor shuttle ride AND more delicious food! Ellie tried the train as well, but didn’t make it but a tiny lap in the grass (if you look closely in the second picture, you can see her crumpled face); maybe next year….
The girls also really enjoyed the little table with the wooden tic-tac-toe board. They played with that for quite awhile. There were some really cool marble ramps/drops to play with as well.
I made some sweet corn the next day for supper. It is from the field in Mooreland on his grandpa’s land. Jeremy’s heart is happy every year when the corn is ready. It is especially good this year. Madison pounded down two ears like a professional, and it didn’t take long for Ellie to catch on to how to get it off the cob either!
Until next time, have a great time!
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