Thinking Inside the Box

Here is a quick pic of office items getting ready to be shipped out! Office stuff is out this week, house round 1 starts next week. Whew!

We saw the Hannah Montana Movie. .

and it was an experience! We had a crew of  10 with Madison, Jackson, Hope, and me; Jennifer, Hannah, and Caleb; Michelle, Logan, and Maison.  The show was in 3-D and really cool.  That Miley girl is something else. Jen and I agreed that we'll happily believe the Disney magic that she is as wholesome and sweet as she is cute and talented--at 14 years old!

So. . we get there, get everybody situated.  Jackson was kind of bored and wouldn't stay in his seat.  Hope was a wiggle-monster, and she literally wiggled on me the whole time.  We had baby food everywhere, cheerios all over the floor, and it was a complete mess.  Jackson broke his 3-D glasses, and I tried to juggle wearing his broken glasses while keeping Hope from ripping out my earring and disturbing everyone with crying! Yikes! At the end of the show, though, we were glad we went.  The kids loved it, and we made a memory!

High Fidelity

Friends, let me introduce you to the soundtrack of my life these past few weeks. I cannot get over this record. There is something really special about it. In just a few weeks, I have the words, the melodies, and the arrangements down! Jackson asked me the other night where I had heard the song "Your Name". I guess I have been unconsciously sharing it with the family. I can't stop singing these songs! Buy it here: iTunes store

Riding Giants

In the power and excitement of Big Wave surfing, I've found a vibrant metaphor for my times with Christ. Although not a surfer, the passion that surrounds the sport has always been interesting to me. Recently I've tried to spell out what my heart knows about surfing and about worship. It goes like this: A worship-centered life is a delightfully dangerous ride on something that God controls, powers, and provides. Enjoy the ride.

The Land of The Lost

What is the deal??? Why do I like this show so much? Anyway, we've been hooked since the beginning and see no end in sight. Can't wait to see the "rescuers". I am also interested in the guy that came to see Hurley in the mental ward. Interesting.

Goodbyes and Hellos

I'm in the no-man's land of impending change.  The move is coming, coming.  It's painful saying good-bye to friends here.  It's exciting to look ahead to hello with friends and family there.  These are 2 symbols of change.. . .the good-bye of boxes (I've officially packed 5 boxes--3 to de-clutter our house for showing purposes and 2 for Houston) and the hello of some "welcome" roses from the staff wives at HFBC.  The flowers have certainly brightened my week. . I think I could get used to having a vase of fresh flowers all the time! :)  

Up Close and Personal