Whew! My-oh-my, did I have a whirlwind of a trip with my sassy sister-in-law Linda (I’m married to her cute brother!)…why, we were a couple of tornadoes-in-blue jeans ripping down the road in her lipstick-red Mom-Van…stopping whenever we wanted to….(which was every time we saw a sign for antiques or billboards for Foot-Hi pie) in fact the motto of our trip was….”Nobody’s the boss of us!”. You see, there wasn’t anyone to tell us “no, we don’t have time to stop”. 
Don’t get me wrong, we LOVE our husbands and LOVE to travel with them, and they will stop for us, from time to time,(bless their hearts!) but it’s hard to relax and enjoy a 50,000 square foot Antique mall when hubby is in the car waiting. Y’all know what I mean!
And don’t your eyes get real big, and your mouth open wide to catch your breath, as you zoom passed a fabulous place at 75 mph that you just know would make your heart skip a beat if you could only take a peek inside! (just one peek, pretty please, with a cherry on top!)
Men are hunters, they focus on one thing until they conquer it. My hubby admits it. Our destination is his prey (or quest) when traveling, so it’s peddle-to-the-metal until he conquers it. Women are gatherers, we like to take our time to gather ideas, gather inspiration, gather knowledge, gather beauty, smell the roses and eat some yummy things along the way, then gather some more sweet moments, gather chocolate, gather pretty things that warm and delight our hearts…so we can bring them home to beautify and bring comfort to our nest. And then we like to savor those moments and chat about it, over sweet tea or a hot cup of coffee, and share with each other all the things we’ve gathered! Yes, we women thrive on gathering goodness. And goodness knows, that’s what Linda and I did! (‘cuz…… nobody was the boss of us!)
Saint Louis wasn’t our first stop, but it’s where we landed for a couple of days..
The St. Louis Arch over looking the Mississippi River is so spectacular….you could actually take an elevator ride to the top!
Underneath the Arch is a fascinating museum about the American Frontier. It’s all about the Pioneers who braved the unknown as they headed West for a better life.
A darling General Store next to the Museum….
We met up with some girls from Church to enjoy the Fabulous Joyce Meyer Women’s Conference….click here to see a quick video of it.
Joyce was an inspiration, as was, the music by Darlene Zschech from Hillsong! If you are needing to find more joy in your life, I recommend any Joyce Meyer books!
As you may know, the Palin / Biden debate was held in St. Louis,( the same night I was there ) so I went with some Church gals to the After-The-Debate Rally to see V.P. hopeful, Mrs. Sarah Palin and family. It was exciting to say the least!
You can see Mr. Palin in the center shaking hands and signing autographs.
Love my Sarah Palin souvenir!
I even got to see old Abe Lincoln in person!
Imagine that! See if you can find him!
We crossed The mighty Mississippi and into Illinois….
…for the Best Pie in America.
In the middle of a corn field, just off Interstate 70, in Highland, Illinois is a darling restaurant called Blue Springs Cafe…home of the Foot High Pies. 
It was my birthday….and normally I would love
to have a big piece of German Chocolate cake…..
….but on this day I settled for a slice of Heaven
(actually two slices, we shared Coconut Cream and Banana Cream)
……yumm….
The crust was amazing… flaky, golden crisp… the filling and foot-high meringue were simply, sweet perfection. The baker said they use 12 egg whites per pie to swirl a cloud of meringue 12 inches high!
The meals are served family style….just like at Grandma’s house!
(We passed on the Livers and Gizzards! ew!)
We oooed and ahhhed as we soared by acres of corn fields
and quaint white farmhouses….
and lots and lots of gorgeous barns!! 
The homes in the Midwest are so adorable….like sweet doll houses! Notice the candles in the windows! Lots of the homes we saw had them…so warm and welcoming! I wanted to knock on their door to see what they were having for dinner! (Probably, Chicken’n’Dumplin’s, with Pumpkin pie for dessert!)
Speaking of candles…we hit the mother load at the Warm Glow candle outlet in Centerville, Indiana! Oh my goodness! Come take a look……….
Okay…you know what I’m going to say right?
It was very Disneyland-ish!
(Don’t get me started about Disneyland!)
On the road again….passing through old fashioned small towns with storybook charm….
Stopping for a bite to eat at one of our favorite joys…..Cracker Barrel! 
Such a friendly down-home happy place…
Instead of stopping at gas stations for bathroom breaks (those can sometimes be a little scary) we would stop at Cracker Barrel….you can find them throughout the midwest, just off the highway….it’s always clean, safe, welcoming and you get to walk through the general store….filled to the brim with pretty and delightful things…..ripe for gathering! And they have sweet tea to go!
We finally made it to Ohio….beautiful Ohio!
Some of the neighborhoods are paved with bricks that were laid in the 1800’s!
We stopped at an adorable market called Dorothy Lane in Kettering, Ohio.
Bill’s Donuts gave us a sweet look of small town life…
Linda and her daughter Heather…..
Heather and I at this heartwarming shop….so fun!
Grandma’s Parlor gift shop on the way to Lebanon Ohio….
Lebanon is such an adorable little town…
Just look at this Town Hall! Love it!
We stopped for some much needed Creme Brule’ at this very famous Inn…established in 1803. The Golden Lamb, served hospitality, nourishment and overnight stay to 12 Presidents including U.S. Grant, J.Q. Adams and Ronald Reagan. Other famous guests of the Inn included Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain) and Charles Dickens. You can go upstairs and view the rooms they stayed in. Most of what you see is original, and has been preserved…including the handrail up to Charles Dickens and Samuel Clemmons rooms, which I am sure they held onto since the steps are a bit steep….so as I held onto this same smooth beam of wood it was a bit awe-inspiring! 
On the way back we took a wrong turn (oopsie doopsie!)….we drove about an hour on this little skinny road that led deep into the woods without seeing any sign of civilization! We were a bit concerned…if we had needed help it would have been difficult to tell anyone where we were! We did have a GPS, fortunately, (and God’s guardian angels…more importantly!) so we could see there was a way out! 
We finally rounded a corner to find a little town with people!
And just a few blocks further we found
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OMG! Hi! I’m Milah! I was reading your blog and low and behold I see Warm Glow Candle Outlet. That’s just a few miles north of me.
And I see Union County courthouse! I use to live three blocks from there. And I see Abington!!! That was hilarious!! Who goes to Abington?? I couldn’t believe it! I’m freaking out! And that last place you were talking about…was that Webbs Antique Mall? I will die if it was! And Lebanon Ohio, wow, is that not a great place? Did you go to Waynesville Ohio too? That place is awesome. It’s a small world isn’t it?
BTW, love your blog, and sorry I missed you!
I was so excited to see your blog pop up on my blog reader! I was just giddy knowing that I was going to be able to spend time just enjoying your words and your adventure. I love to take my time and simply savor your posts.
I enjoy Joyce Meyer so much and I think it’s absolutely awesome that you were able to see her and spend such wonderful time with people you love.
Never heard of those places in Illinois, but I’m way way up by Chicago, so I don’t get down to the southern parts very often.
Your trip sounds and looks absolutely amazing and I loved hearing how you explained the difference between men and women. Sometimes that is really hard for me, but taking your words to heart, I need to really find a better way to find a happy medium.
I’m so happy you are home and I’m looking forward to your next post.
you are always on a fun adventure!! I love to see what you are up too!!
What a fabulous trip! Thanks for sharing all the pictures. I love all the old houses! Oh, I also love the idea of stopping at Cracker Barrel for potty breaks. I am going to remember that!
Oh gee, I should have snuck into your truck for the adventurous trip. My, my—-the food, the fun!
Oh, so nice to read another post and hear the music on here, AND see the pretty photos! Milah, my sis and bro-in-law live in Waynesville, OH!
Can’t wait for more posts!
Gina
Hi Ruthann!
I can tell that you & your sis~in~law had a fun filled trip! Such wonderful memories you two made. Wish I could have tagged along. :0) I'm looking forward to your next post. Happy fall!!
Carol ~ in Oklahoma
Well so glad to see you back, and it was such fun looking at all the pictures. ALMOST like I was there.
NANCY JO
Hi lovely trip. I lived in Michigan for many years. Oh I miss the seasons. Blessings Denise
oh what a great trip. My fav potty break is cracker barrel I love it! looks like you had a wonderful time.
julie
So happy to find a new post from you today! They are always so enjoyable!
Looks like a very nice trip! Did you find any goodies at the antique stores/yard sells?
Happy you are home safe and with your family!
Hi Ruthann,
It looks like you had a great time with your sister in law! I want to go on a road trip too! I love the Warm Glow Candles! I picked one up in Geneva, Illinois…and it smells sooo yummy! I just want to eat it! Hehe! I’m also very interested in finding out more about Joyce Meyer! I wish I could’ve been there to listen to her speak! LOL @ the Sarah Palin pin too! Looking forward to your next post!
God Bless,
Gina
WOW! What a trip!!!
You like what I like and I like that. hehe
I wish I would have been there every step of the way.
Fantastic!
XOXO
How I’ve missed your post until today I’ll never figure out, but what a post, Ruthann! You and your dear sil had yourselves one big old blast!
I’ve always loved hearing Joyce Meyer and have been blessed to attend two of her conferences. And my fellow citizens came out in droves to see Sarah Palin in Bangor this week…over five thousand! Why this doesn’t get reported in the mainstream media is beyond me. Loved your souvenir!
Glad that nobody was the boss of you two and thank you for taking us all along for the fun.
OMG Ruthann I did not know I would miss you this much! I checked your blog daily!!!lol
Thank you for taking so many photos on your trip I feel like I got to go along. I would love to take a trip just like it, such charming places you got to visit.
I told the Librarian and Tech pilot at my school that they Must visit your blog because they will Love it so much well they will just “want to marry it”-Ha ha
so glad you had a great trip and ….
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!
Great post! I just love all the pictures. I too am amazed at how cute midwesterners decorate for fall! It’s simply adorable.
Thanks for taking all the pics. Your camera takes great photos (what kind is it?).
Love that you got to go to the Palin event. I missed mine here in Omaha and I was so bummed. Can’t wait for the next post.
Welcome back! It sure was nice to find a new post from you…you were missed! Loved hearing about your adventure…thank you for sharing it with us along with your great pictures.
Looks like a trip to envy. So glad you had a good time…Joyce Meyer, antiques, pie and Sarah Palin…WOW. Glad you’re home now ’cause I missed ya :)
Thanks for taking me along on your trip. It looked like fantastic fun. The pie looked so good I could hardly stand it! Also, love the pics of Sarah Palin….she is amazing!
Welcome Home!! and thank you for sharing your beautiful trip photos – glad to have you back home safe and sound!!
I have been to a Joyce Meyer conference….no words to describe it. They are always wonderful. The Sarah Palin stop though….that was worth the trip too!!!
What wonderful sights….I would have stopped to see Milah…she is a real sweetheart with the BEST back porch ever!
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful adventure. Beautiful pictures!
I loved looking through your travelog. I especially would love to go to that candle outlet!!!
I can’t believe how many states you traveled to. I’m missing my fall leaves so badly. Thanks for sharing your delicious trip.
What a fun trip! We lived in Dayton Oh for 4 years and my husband and I celebrated an anniversary at the Golden Lamb.
I have never been to the Midwest, but now I am dying to. I just love women of faith, they just get to feeling like you can take on the world. How exciting to see Sarah Palin. What an exciting trip. Clarice
I felt like I was riding along with you gals. And the great thing is that you stopped everywhere I wanted to go. Thanks for the trip. I so want to go next year to see Joyce. My friend just got back and she said it was awesome.
But that pie…ahhhh coconut cream pie…my favorite. I could just sit down and eat the whole thing!
Blessings
Becky
You were in my “neck of the woods” (almost). It is beautiful this time of year.
We were coming back from a vacation in Lancaster County (Amish Country) in Pennsylvania in May and we took the wrong exit off the Pennsylvania Freeway.
Instead of getting upset because we were wanting to arrive HOME before dark, we were met with such breathtaking beauty that we enjoyed it very much.
Once we were able to find out how to get back on the freeway, that is. :)
Any wrong turn that would take me to an antique mall I would think of as Divine Intervention.
quel beau voyage,les maisons avec les courges dans le jardin j’adore!!!
et les boutiques j’en rêve.
Manon france
Sounds like an absolutely wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing all the fun with us and all the great pictures! Now if only you had saved us some pie…
:)
Well, I feel like I was with you girls on that lovely trip! Your wonderful pics and detailed descriptions were great! Thank you!
love, Tina :)
Welcome home, Auntie Ruth!!! :)
You’re gonna have to show us all the goodies you gathered! Can’t wait to see them in your lovely home!
WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIP!!
wow! you are such an anointed inspiration. your blog has truly been an inspiration to me. last weekend i found your blog and my mother and i was just reading post after post of just Godly inspiration. i really enjoyed reading your post and all about your family and how important it is to pray with and for your kids. i am a single mother to my 18 year old son Joshua who is sweetly saved, and i just loved the story of your son on the plane praying for that young man going to visit his sick father. that was so touching to see how the rewards of praying over your children works. i was really touched by that story that i read it to my son. that just motivated him so much. thank you for that testimony. i also was really touched by your youngest daughters dream of being at Disney with just her and Jesus. it is truly a blessing to hear how you have raised and are raising your children. thank you from Mother to Mother. i wanted to leave a message last week, but i didn’t know what to say just yet. so, i prayed for you all this week and i asked God that He keeps giving you the anointing through His spirit to use you as you continue to inspire others through your blog.i also love your beautiful home, you are amazingly creative and everything is just beautiful. i love this last post,very beautiful photos. i also have seen Joyce Meyer here in los angeles, she is powerful. my family and i saw her some few years back and it was a blast. i was given a kreativ blog award and i would love to pass it on to you. if you would accept it’s over at my blog.keep inspiring in Jesus name, thank you again and God Bless you.
from someone you truly inspire,
charmaine
WOW, it looks like you have had a wonderful time.
Sarah x
It looks like you had so much fun with your sister-in-law! Thanks for posting all the pictures.
MJ
I love Joyce Meyer, Sarah Palin, pie, and Cracker Barrel!!! This would have been a dreamy vacation for me; thanks for sharing, but now I really want a big honkin’ piece of banana cream pie!! :)
Hugs,
Teresa
What a wonderful tour, thanks for sharing. It looks like you had a fantastic time. Have a restful Sunday!
My dearest Ruthann!!
It’s Saturday night and I sat down to read your blog. The sound of the beautiful music and the pictures of the beautiful Midwest country side made me cry. I am so homesick. It’s been a year and a half since I’ve visited my hometown of El dorado (just north of Springfield). The last time I was there was to buy a farm adjacent to my parents. It didn’t work out after all, which left me so heartsick that I can’t even bring myself to go back. You’re blog and your pictures of your home make me feel warm, but also make me sad. For some reason God wants me where I’m at, but the old saying ‘There’s no place like home’ is so true.
I know you’re a transplant and maybe you feel the way about California that I do Missouri. But you seem to adjusted well to the Ozarks and you really seem to love it. I am sure that the Ozarkians love you – how can they not?
My best to you – welcome home from your trip, and please know that reading you changes my life. Much love to you and your family – I hope to meet you on my next trip home.
Love,
Kathie Truitt
Hillbilly Debutante
Hi, Ruthann! I’m Brandy, and I’ve been stalking your blog for awhile now. After seeing this post I just had to say something. I felt like it was a little tour of my life. I was born and raised in Brookville, Indiana. Then there was a time that I lived near Kettering, Ohio. I married someone from Union County and we lived in Richmond (next to Centerville) where I would often frequent the Warm Glow Outlet and Webb’s Antiques. I now live with my husband and twin boys back in my hometown of Brookville. It was fun seeing pictures of this area on your blog. Glad you enjoyed this neck of the woods!
What a great trip. Thanks for taking us along.
I’m jealous that you got to see Sarah Palin – I just love her.
I am just one more fan of your favs-pie, Cracker Barrel, Joyce Meyer, Sarah Palin, and antique shopping-for heaven sakes can’t forget that! Love the Sarah pin.
I have been checking out your blog for some time now and always enjoy my visit here. Very cozy and delightful. Keep up the great job, girlfriend.
I want to play the violin!
Pamela
http://HomesteadMercantile.blogspot.com
Ruthann,
What a fabulous trip, thanks so much for taking us along! Love Joyce Meyer, I’m sure she was very inspiring. Happy Sunday, sweetie!
xo Lidy
I too checked your blog often, I am new and just can’t wait for your posts and pictures!
So, why not come on up to Vermont sometime??
warm and loving hugs..Mona in Vermont
Thanks for taking us along on your road trip with your sister in law! I’ve had that mile high pie before and it’s fantastic. It’s always fun to spread your wings and enjoy time away from home, because when you return you realize how much you’ve been missed and how much you’ve missed your family.
Catherine
oooh my word…girl i could just scream…you and linda had so much fun…the charm…the sights…the pie…i could just die…
miss sweet ruthann the shops are just magical…ooooh i can’t get over the homes…and the barns…and the cracker barrel…that is my favorite place to eat ever…in missouri…of coarse!!
girl that is the most wonderful trip ever…i am so blessed you shared it with all the girls…and honey read my lipstick…cuz no one is the boss of us!!!! hee hee…we’ve just gotta sit and have a nice long talk soon…i love ya honey…blessings cat~
Ruthann, I absolutely love your blog and visit it often but have not yet left a comment. I wish I could have gone on this trip with you. May I ask what state you are in?
Ruthann,
I’m new to all this blogging! My daughter sent ‘Warm Pie..’ to me. What a delight. One night the music just started and I could not figure out how it got there, nor how to change it- too funny. Now, sometimes I go to your blog just to hear the music. Initially, there was a violin piece playing, and since you have a photo with you playing a violin, I thought that it was YOU! That’s when the search began, and I figured the music selections out. Nice Choices! :)
In regards to your snickerdoodle blog, I had just made a batch myself! ‘Tis the season.
Blessings to you and thank you for your warm blog. Oh! Been thinking about coconut cream pie, since your last blog! Ah! Really, Ruthann, did you have to! the overwhelming powers of suggestion! Sounds FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! 12 egg whites? Oh, my!
Blessings from Salem,
‘PattiPie’
Hi!! I don’t really know how I got here – lol – but I have spent the majority of this evening at the computer – one site leading to another to another – until here I am!! I am so blown away by your site!! Your house is amazing – the love you have poured into it certainly shows!! I love decorating also and I love your style, as well as your love for your family. In fact, I couldn’t resist calling my son in college while browsing your site just to talk to him (altho it was a little late – yikes!) Anyway, it’s wonderful to get a glimpse of your life and how you reflect the Lord’s love!! I will return in hopes of seeing more pics (I’m a Southern California girl myself so it’s fun to see the beautiful surroundings of Missouri!) and read more!! Blessings to you!! Cyndi
Hello Ruthann,
Just getting to enjoy your blog, *love* the bluegrass picking I heard when I surfed here today and your post made me want to take a road trip of my own!
I’ve never thought about using Cracker Barrel for bathroom stops… that’s a great idea!
Blessings,
Nicole
You were so close to my home – I just can’t believe it! You were at so many of my favorite close to home places!!! What a wonderful inspirational trip you enjoyed – and your birthday thrown in for good measure! Your birthday pie looks so yummy! Next time you are in Ohio, you’ll need to put the Airport Cafe in Urbana OH on your itinerary – awesome Butterscotch pie!
What a special time! I think I need to plan a fun girlfriend trip like yours soon – I don’t have a sister in law any longer (she is with the Lord) but I have a friend in mind who just might enjoy a road trip too!
I’ve been wanting to let you know how your ‘Snickerdoodling’ post has really touched my heart. I am going through a difficult season health wise and I was beginning to use my fatigue as an excuse to forget the importance of speaking loving words to our children – particularly our 11 year old daughter who is presenting some challenges with her attitudes and such. Your post has been read and re-read and has begun to make a change in my attitude – prayerfully, I will continue to find sweet things to say that will build them up each day! Thank you so much for your inspiring blog – it really is a joy!
WOW! I love reading your blog and the pictures are over the top ! I could almost taste those pies and smell the candles!
Thanks for the awesome tuitorial!!
Stephanie
Well, you’ve had quite a time! I’m delighted for you! Looking at the pictures of the pie just made my mouth water. Thanks for sharing your trip. You made me feel as though I was along for the ride!
Ruthann,
i was redirected from another blog your posts on preparing for Autumn from August. What beautiful posts, both in the written content and the gorgeous photos and vintage art. All the ts were very practical and useful, especially for someone who is working at being a better homemaker, and your artistic ability is inspiring. And I just love your collection of vintage art. It’s all so lovely.
Blessings,
Nicole
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Renee
What a great post! Thanks for sharing your trip. Have a happy week….Warmly, Cathy ^..^
Hi Ruthann!
It was an “almost” adventure of we readers too……..what a descriptive of your “Your Not The Boss of Me” tour…….loved every inch of ‘the read’!
Welcome back–and my compliments to your ‘ever so fun’ blog; you’ve totally got the knack of the writer’s pen Ruthann….. :o)
God Bless,
Barbra.
Wow, knock my socks off every time. Looks like a wonderful trip full of good history, good company and great treats. I love the countryside and especially exploring new country and finding those diamond in the rough antique shops. Great Post! So inspiring, I am off to plan my next road trip. Hugs, Dana
Oh, Ruthann, it looks like y’all had a WONDERFUL trip! I would give my ‘I’ teeth to go on a trip like that with my antique-lovin’ sister and sister-in-law! My husband is usually pretty good about letting me stop once or twice on road trips, though. But unlimited stops…shoooo! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself!! That foot-high pie looked delish…I just know I could probably eat the meringue off that whole pie in one fell swoop…mmm!
Wow, sounds like you had a great trip. Good for you! Thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures.
I’m finally made my own blog. So now I can start leaving you messages that I have wanted to for ages!!! Oh sweet sister in Christ, your blog has become such a blessing to me. I have it under my favorites and listen to the music throughout the week. I’ve shared your blog with so many other’s. May God continue to be gracious to you and your family, blessing you and making His face shine upon you.
Angela
I have been visiting your blog for only a month or so, but I so enjoy the things you share! Thanks for sharing your trip— looks like you really fed your spirit! My spirit has been lifted just seeing all of your great pictures and reading about all the great adventures! How fun for you and your sis-in-law! JoAnna in Oregon
Wow I am glad you shared your road trip! I feel like I just had a sweet little trip myself. What a lovely time you had:) Thanks again for sharing, it was a sweet blessing to me today.
I hopped over from Hillbilly Deb…what a fabulous trip. My husband keeps saying we’re going to take one but I might have to grab some of the girls and take off on my own. For sure, the PIE will be a stop!
I’ve been popping by your blog for awhile now and my mouth fell open when I saw Dorothy Lane market in Ohio!That’s about 10 miles from me!
I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip and the time you spent here in Ohio!
Amy~
Ruthann,
As I started to read this post, my eyes about bulged out of my head. I live in Dayton, Ohio and you were literally minutes away from my home!! Bill’s donuts is our ABSOLUTE favorite place for donuts and right down the street from our home. When you were at the Fairfield Commons Mall at the Ole Farmstead shop, you were right by the school I teach in and the Golden Lamb is a family favorite. What a small world! If I’d have seen you, I would have given you a great big smile and hug. Hope you enjoyed our neck of the woods!
Hi Ruthann! I, too, have been reading your blog for about a month or so and have fallen in love with it and you! I check every day to see if you have written. You warm my heart and inspire me to do better for my family and home. I agree with you on so many things. When I read that you had been to Kettering and Centerville, Ohio, I just had to write! I grew up in Centerville about 2 miles from Bill’s Donut Shop. I still can’t believe you were there!! It sounds like if you had told people your itinerary before you left, you would have had a lot of fans at almost every stop. You are getting famous girl!! I now Live in Wilmington, which is about 22 miles from Centerville and 30 miles from Lebanon. My family used to go to The Golden Lamb every December for a big extended family dinner. Isn’t it a fabulous place. Did you know that Sarah Palin was there for a speech about a month or 3 weeks ago?? Thank you for sharing your trip with us, it was so fun to see familiar places through your eyes. Keep up the great work on the blog!! We all LOVE it! Thanks, too, for your inspiring thoughts and ideas. Love ya honey, Debbie in Ohio
Wow! Thanks for sharing your trip with us! It looks like you all had a blast!
It was lovely t o go on your trip with you…I happened upon your blog…love that it glorifies God!
Oh, and Miss Ruthann I hope you don’t mind that I linked to you on my blog. If that’s a problem at all, mosey over to my place and leave me a note. ;)
Blessings!
Hi Southern Sista,
You really had a road trip…I’d like to have been a fly on the wall….We go to Vincennes Indiana every summer and your pictures remind me so much of the places we see.
Wishing you a very Happy Fall Ya’ll!
Betty
Oh thank you so much for the beautiful photos of your trip! I felt like I was along for the ride!!
Amazing!!! I love love love this entire blog! Thank you so much for sharing!
God bless you!!
Haaa! “Because nobody’s the boss of us!” I love it! I’ll have to remember that for any girl trips I go on. Love your blog!
Looks like you gals had a great time! We love Cracker Barrel around here too. :)
Okay let me first start by saying your blog is fabulous and I love your house…I told my dear hubby that “you have my dream house, and he better get ta’ building” :) Second as I was reading through old posts it dawned on me that some of the places you were talking about, I had been to…only because I live in Temecula, CA!! What a small world…I love your positive attitude and all the kind words you always seem to share!! Maybe next time your down in “old town” we’ll run into each other…its a fantastic place :):) xoxo Amy
Ruthann,
I always so enjoy reading your posts . . . though we have never met, I just feel like you could be my neighbor or girlfriend to sit and have a cup of tea with. I love the sweet spirit you have and the Christian attitudes that permeate all of your posts. Your trip looks wonderful . . . I love Joyce Meyer and going to the Palin after debate party would have been exciting too. I am an avid decorator and antiquer too, so I totally understand the lure of such places . . . and the reason we do such trips with our girlfriends and not our sweet hubbies! Love and blessings to you!
Brenda (pastblessings.blogspot.com)
Wow, thanks for the trip. I watched Joyce Meyer in the early hours when I was feeding our babies. (She is on here in the early hours in the morning.) Also Hillsong. What gorgeous places to visit. How fun.
RuthAnn,
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Catherine
Hello Ruthann! Oh what a wonderful time you girls had and thanks for all the details and wonderful pictures! What a beautiful time of the year to see the country!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Ok, this is like my third or fourth comment, sorry! But I just wanted to tell you that I so enjoyed your music selections that I found myself coming back today just to let them play while I work at my desk. Good taste, sister! :)
Oh Honey! This was a slice of pie for my Fall-Starved Heart here in South Florida. We have beautiful beaches but nothing quite so ‘quaint’ and homelike as the pictures you posted. And you saw Sarah Palin AND Joyce Meyers! How exciting!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Oh gosh, reading your blog just makes me want to pack up the mini-van and head out of town! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fabulous adventure – the pictures were wonderful! Hmmmm… where could I get a piece of pie around here!
I am so cracking up here! Okay, I lovce your blog and was having the best time perusing it all…then I see one of my favorite houses in my area! It is in Kettering, right smack on Dorothy Lane. I pass it every single day when I take my nephew to his babysitters (I oick him up at his pre school daily). I had to look 3 times but I KNEW it was that house! We kno wthe folks who live in it and it is as cute INSIDE as out.
That Dorothy Lane Market is not th eone I frequent but there is one closer to me that we are in often. They are all GREAT groceries and have the best items. On the weekends they have so many free samples it is glorious! : )
We live near to Lebanon so go often. I had posted about Lebanon just a few days ago and had a picture of the William and Mary shop exterior much like yours!
And The Golden Lamb is tradition for us..: )
We have been to Warm Glow Candle quite often. It used to be much smaller but it has grwon as it’s popularity has grown!
You should have gone to Waynesville Ohio too. Near by us and Lebanon and chock full of great antiques and cafes and all sorts of fun. You would love it. next trip perhaps?
What a small world huh?
We were statined near St. Louis for 3 years too so know that area so well. Your post today was a total hoot for me to read and see! I loved it all.
nexttime you want to head this way, let me know and I can fill you in on so many neat places for you all to see! : )
Hugs,
Sue
Oops! I forgot to also mention that you wree in the Fairfield mall and at The Olde farmstead store! And Grandma’s Gardens…when you were at Grandma’s, you were about 10 minutes from our house! It IS a small world!!
I am glad you all had such a nice trip. i love it here so much…and, in the Fall, it is in it’s glory!
Thanks again…
Hugs,
Sue
Hi Ruthann,
Blessings to you tonight. Just popped onto your blog and was treated to your delightful piano music by Dave Grusin. Thanks. :)
AAA’s magazine was toting the best pie in the country at Powderhorn Cafe and Bakery, in Grants Pass,OR in the Nov/Dec issue. I couldn’t help thinking about your 12 egg white meringue pies!!!!!!!!!!! :0) A bake off? Just kiddingggggggggg.
Blessings,
‘PattiPie’ Salem ,OR
What Fun!!! Just dropped in while blog surfing and lurking. I have spent the most delightful hour reading your blog. The trip was fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
HI Ruthann,
I just had to stop by and tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You have such lovely words and pictures. It certainly looks like you had a wonderful adventure. I look forward to your next post!
What a great trip. The midwest is a fantastic place to live!!
Wow–what a fabulous trip! And I love your trip motto!
I had fun reading this! Thank you.
Ruthann, I’m not sure if you will find this away down here, but please stop by my blog as I have something special for you there.
What an amazing trip~so glad you had so much fun. I hope to take a trip like that someday!
hello my sweet sweet doll…read my lipstick…call me…hee hee…loved your trip miss ya…say howdy to linda…blessings cat
I just discovered your blog and have had so much fun going back through all your archives! Your home is lovely–so warm. I look forward to reading more!!
Ruthann, I love your post, love the pie, love Joyce Meyer, even got my hubby to watch her now, love Cracker Barrel…it was like looking through one of my favorite magazines just now! Loved that you took us with you on this great trip! Thanks and blessings,
Debbie
I feel like I just took that trip with you! It was so much fun! Thanks for taking my along on you journey! Glad you girls made it back safely!
Beautiful pics!!! I love all the old houses..and how FANTASTIC you got to go see Sarah Palin! I wish I could have been there as well!!!
That restaurant you went to with the blue and white checked table cloths looks adorable! What an AWESOME trip you guys had! I just love it all!!!! :) Thank you for sharing it with us!
Oh what a wonderful post! Love, love, love all the photos. DH and I went to Webb’s several years ago and loved it. Another trip we went to Lebanon, OH and had dinner at the Golden Lamb…was wonderful.
I appreciate the expressions of faith on your blog. :D
connie w
‘cootie bug’
Hi Ruthann,
I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed reading your blog! I find your writing encouraging, and a lot of fun.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of your recent trip. It looks like you have a fabulous time.
(I also added you to my blog list on my blog.) God bless you!
I really enjoy reading your blog. I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there!
I really enjoy reading your blog. I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there!
I really enjoy reading your blog. I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there!
I really enjoy reading your blog. I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there!
I love that you shared your trip with the blog stalkers. I love reading about your adventures. It made me feel like I was right there with you.
I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there! :)
I love that you shared your trip with the blog stalkers. I love reading about your adventures. It made me feel like I was right there with you.
I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there! :)
I love that you shared your trip with the blog stalkers. I love reading about your adventures. It made me feel like I was right there with you.
I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there! :)
I love that you shared your trip with the blog stalkers. I love reading about your adventures. It made me feel like I was right there with you.
I also wanted to let you know to stop by my blog when you have a moment~ I have something for you there! :)
Wow! I just visited through some of the United States. So very different from where I am in Australia. To think that you went to a Joyce Meyer Conference, I just love her, she has taught me so much, she is one awesome lady. I have just discovered your blog and can’t get enough of it. You lift my spirits and help me to focus. What a unique ministry the Lord has given you. Thank you. Just reading about how you integrated your faith and taught your children about Jesus was just so good. Please continue because I am sure there are more women out there who need the encouragement and joy which you give out so beautifully, as much as I do. You are very gifted, and know just how to put together the right words and pictures. May God bless you and your dear family. Antonia.
Love your blog- and Joyce Meyer too!
Beautiful photos of our great country. Especially loved the shot from the American frontier women.
Hey girl I am looking for one of your trips to minnesota you had a stairwell I wanted to look at. It was painted and it had words stenciled on the steps. Hope all is well Come see us.
Vivian
Rooster Creek
Hi Ruthann! I am on your mailing list and I keep up with your blog regularly, but I am reading this post a few years after you put it up. I’m at work, and it’s a slow day, so in between phone calls I have been reading your blog from its inception! As soon as I read that you were traveling across I-70 to Ohio, knew you’d go through my hometown, Richmond, Indiana, and I thought to myself, “I bet she would LOVE the Warm Glow outlet!!” My mother is the office manager for the Richmond / Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau, and whenver she sends packages to us (We live in Topeka), she always sends us a big candle from Warm Glow! When we’re home, we make it a priority to go on a day when we can spend at leas an hour in there! So, how giddy was I that you DID stop there! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Centerville is known as the “antique capital” of the midwest. It was recently in Midwest Living magazine!
You are a woman after my own heart, and you have inspired me so much as a mother and wife to take care of my family and that it’s the little things that count. My husband is a Creative Arts & Worship pastor and we have an 8 year old daughter who is the smile in our hearts. Thanks for this blog, reading it is one of the highlights of my day!
~Cammie
I just discovered your website and I LOVE it…also I was delighted to stumble across this post where you were in ohio…I work at the urgent care directly across from Bill’s Donuts! What a small world and I frequent Dorothy Lane Market alot! Gad you liked OHIO :)
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