I don’t think I’ve mentioned it here before…but sometimes we take our concession trailer to auctions and other special events to sell lunch items and drinks. We just started doing this during the late summer and have SO enjoyed it. (This is one of the things we’re experimenting with while we pray and decide on a financial future for our family…)
One of the things we enjoy most about it is that our whole family can participate and be a part of the business. It has been a lot of work to get the food prepared each time and the trailer ready, etc…but we have had SO MUCH FUN!!! We’ve discovered that we make a pretty good team, our family.
Last Wednesday we got a call from the auctioneer right here in town, apologizing for the late notice, but asking if we could cater an auction Saturday. As in four days. Gulp. We decided to say yes, because we REALLY want to be a part of the local auction circuit, and hated to miss the opportunity if we could possibly help it.
The only problem was…Matt had an out of town soccer game that day. :) It wasn’t supposed to be a huge auction, plus it was right here in town…so we both felt like the big boys and I could handle it. (We decided for the sake of ease and sanity to leave the two younger boys with friends this time!)
We worked together to get everything prepared and Matt drove the trailer to the auction site the night before and got it all set up. (No WAY am I able to hitch that thing up and drive it anywhere or back it into wherever it needs to go. I cook, he drives. It’s a nice arrangement.) (Oh, and sometimes I stand outside close to the trailer while he’s backing it into the spot we need to park it and yell things like, “Go LEFT! No, stop. Go a little to the right! Wait. Just go straight back.” I’m really helpful.)
The catering went very well…and Asa, Justus and I made a great team. Asa took orders and took care of the money…Justus got out the pop and chips for the orders (Yes, we just sell mostly junk food at these events…it’s about the only way to do it. I don’t think people are expecting pot roast.)…and I served up the hot food. It worked out just fine. I LOVED the day with my big boys. It’s so exciting to work as a family. (And can I just say here that my big boys are the coolest big boys around? You should have seen them with the customers.)
I’m so grateful for this fun family business and for the joy it brings to all of us while we work together. (Someday, maybe we’ll actually make money at it too.)
Also, I’m so super grateful for our friend, Miss Nancy, who kept Malachi for me on Saturday. (Elias went to spend time at a buddy’s house that day…a place where nerf gun wars would take place for hours on end.)
Miss Nancy and Malachi have been special friends since the day he was born. Nancy has a grandson the very same age as Malachi…only her grandson lives in Egypt. Since Malachi doesn’t have a grandma in town…and Nancy doesn’t have a grandson in town…the two of them get to love on each other instead. Malachi loves his Miss Nancy and went to spend the day with her while I was at the auction. I’m so grateful to have a special woman here in town who is so willing to help me and give love to my children. Knowing he was in good hands was a huge relief to me on Saturday.
Oh, but remind me not to tell Malachi of any “Miss Nancy plans” until the morning he’s to go be with her. All I heard for four days was, “Now do I get to go play with Mith Nanthy?”
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Kate says
Laura, I loved reading this. It is so exciting to hear how creative and adventurous you and Matt have been with growing business for the concession trailer. What a wonderful opportunity. I think the day sounds like a ton of fun too, and how awesome that you had your big helpers there to help!
Donna says
What wonderful memories you are making with your boys! And what an example you are setting!
It’s no wonder you look so tiny in all your pics…sounds like you go like a mad woman! You are a Prov.31 gal if ever there was one!
The $$,
Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Sherry says
What a blessing to work together as a family! :D Sounds like a LOT more fun to do it with family! :D
Definitely a blessing to have someone take care of Malachi.
On a side note, I have a gal I knew that her son was also named Justus. I had never seen that name. How did you come up with your childrens’ names?
Have a blessed day!
Sherry
Denai says
What a blessing! I can’t wait for days like this with my children!
Thanks for always sharing the wonderful moments in your life! It makes everyone want to go out and DO SOMETHING!!!!!
Stacy says
I love to read your blog. It always puts a smile on my face!
Delighting in the Days (Stacy) says
It is so nice to have good friends who love your children. It most certainly is a blessing.
You family business sounds like a lot of fun too. You are making some great memories.
Stacy
Kari says
I’m grateful that I have time to read your blog, even though it took me five attempts to read this post in between pulling the baby off things he shouldn’t be on or in. :-)
Marie says
You guys are so creative with your business endeavors! I’m sure God will bless you in whatever you decide to do!
Annie says
Hi again! I’m in La Vista, just south of Omaha. We’re not too far away from each other! :)