Long Island - Day of Worship

Our day worshiping our Lord was spent first having breakfast with Sam's Sunday School Class, and then for the second service at the Dix Hills Church. The Whole service was put together well, Sam played piano along with the full ensemble praise band. Pastor's message was great - makes me want to go and reread 1 Kings and the story of Elijah being fed by ravens again. I always enjoy hearing a perspective on the intricacies of a piece of scripture I had not heard in the same way before.
After the service, we had a great 'linner' of Pot Roast Sam had prepared in the crock-pot (Sam can Cook!) it was great, full of flavor - and tender too.
We took one more walk around the church grounds, said our goodbyes, and started to be on our way - until Mike-y decided to make a run for it. Sam probably chased him a 1/4 mile down the street before he caught 'em. Glad that Mike-y didn't get hit or hurt on the road.
3 hours later - back home in PhillyTowne again.
We're planning on visiting again - We really had fun seeing Sam Again! - And I want to check out that Long Island Seafood - Next time RoadAbode is going on the Trip! - Just have to figure out all the low overpasses on Long Island.....

Busy, Fun Saturday - Long Island Fun

Woke around 8am looked at cartoons, and took Mike-y the Dog for a walk around the property with Lizzy, Amy & the girls. Mike-y even tried the slide in the playground.

After our walk, we went to get breakfast at the local bagel shop. It was crowded, and I felt like I was ordering a Pat's Cheesesteak without knowing the "Special Code", but it was worth the wait! The Bagel Sandwiches were Hot, crisp and 'delish'. We went back to Sam's, hung out, and then he offered to show us some sights. After checking on directions and a quick visit with the Pastor (also a former Philly-Boi)

We headed out to a place called Sports Plus. The place was amazing - Ice skating, Lazer Tag, bowling, arcade, and carnival-type rides, all under one roof! We had a ball playing skee-ball and doing all types of other games. The girls even won some prizes with the tickets they collected. Sam did say the place was going to be closing, which is a shame - we could use more places like this for youth events!

After our fun @ Sports Plus, Sam took us to the Gold Star Battalion Beach at Huntington Harbor. Saw lots of boats and such and enjoyed a walk over to the dog park there.

We headed back to the shopping district of Huntington, and just took in the sights and window-shopped. After a good day of exploring, the girls got to play with Mike-y a little more, and then Lizzy treated us to a great Mexican Restaurant, and we filled ourselves with excellent Rotisserie Chicken, Black Beans, and Rice - and excellente fresh salsa and Chips. - Great Dinner! Great Day!