Pray for me!!!

Those of you who know me well know that I do not like to fly. I have to fly to Kansas City tomorrow morning for a training session for three days. And it's on a 50 passenger jet. A little one. If I see propellers I will freak out. I was already told we have to board the plane using those little stairs, not by walking down a nice jetway. Please pray I will be safe, calm, and that I will trust in our powerful God who controls all things. If I can post while I'm gone, I'll let you know how the flight went! Then you can pray for me as I return Wednesday night! Thanks!

One of God's Elves

So I was driving Eric to his friend's birthday party today. We passed by a large church, and he asked why we didn't go to that church. We began to discuss how blessed we are in the church we do attend, and what a great pastor we have who teaches us God's Word. Eric thought about this for a minute, and then asked me, "So Pastor Titus must be one of God's Elves then"?

Indeed, if Santa needs Elves just to make toys and map out Santa's sleigh routes, then surely God needs Elves to tell everyone about Jesus and teach people about the bible. I certainly would never equate God with Santa, or a pastor with an elf, but this 4 year old's description of our pastor as a "helper" to God was pretty astute. And pretty funny!

So whaddya think?

It's been a long time since I had short hair... I think I'll keep it this way awhile. What do you think?

I Feel the Need... the Need for Speed

Don't you have to be 16 or something to drive one of these quads? Caleb is a little man after his Daddy's heart. And probably after both of his grandpas' hearts too! Someone come revive me when he gets a license! Thanks to our neighbors, the Townsends, for this photo op with their ATV.

Swimming Lessons!

Anna gets help on her breast stroke

Eric practicing his back float

Excited to start the lesson!

Look at my little fish go!

Ice Cream!

We enjoyed some ice cream over at Handel's Ice Cream on Saturday while Chad had to work at a special event at Geneva. Poor Daddy missed out! Caleb said, "Brrrr...cold!" and ate every bit of his chocolate baby cone. Eric and Anna had a harder time finishing their monstrous cones... both wound up half eaten, with some in the trash can and even more on their faces!! Many more fun ice cream days await us with the warmer weather here!

Thanks for the hats, Uncle Brian!

Uncle Brian gave us these cool UnderArmour hats last year I believe, but this is one of the first times they have actually been worn! Today was a very sunny day here in Beaver Falls, and the kids played with Daddy up at Grandma's house so Mom could get some consulting work done. Thanks, Daddy! And thanks to Uncle Brian for such cool UA gear! Caption for Caleb in this photo: "Where's my UA hat, dude?" OR "I need a nap". Take your pick!