Monday, July 27, 2009

Out of the Mouths of Four and a Half Year Olds

Yesterday, we were at lunch after church with a bunch of friends. I was sitting across from one of the kids who asked how old I was.

I replied "thirty-X."

A few minutes later, I realized he was blowing on me (picture a kid blowing out birthday candles).

I asked him what he was doing.

He said, "I'm turning you into a dinosaur."

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Nationals Game

A friend gave us two tickets to tonight's Nats game: Section 115, Row B. Right next to the visitors' dug out! However, only made it through the fourth inning, we're fair weather baseball fans.

Gramma or Grampa

A visit to the upper Midwest this past weekend resulted in the following conversation between my Dad and my 29-month old niece.

Dad: I'm GRAMMA

Niece: No, you're GRAMPA

Dad: No, [pointing to my Mom] that's GRAMPA, I'm GRAMMA.

Niece: No, you're GRAMPA

Dad: No, [insisting] I'm GRAMMA

Niece: No...YOU a MAAANNN! You're GRAMPA!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

On Washington Photo Safari Location

I was Brian's guest on the Washington Photo Safari's DC Monuments at Night.

Brian got a few new tips on night photography and I took some pictures of him taking pictures!

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Happy Independence Day!

This is one of my favorites. Enjoy. Happy Independence Day!

Friday, July 03, 2009

Air Force Memorial

We visited the Air Force Memorial this evening.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

God is God, and He is Good

Recently, I have been dwelling on the theme of "God is God, and He is good."

I think it's easy to agree with that statement when life seems to be going well, and there's minimal challenges.

How about when life isn't exactly what you thought it was going to be? How about when someone you know dies of cancer and leaves a wife and three young daughters? How about when a dear family friend has a massive stroke, and his recovery path is not clear? How about news you receive about your own health?

I think that's when I dwell even more on "God is God, and He is good. Always good." Difficult circumstances are not easily explained in earthly terms. Colossians 3:2 reminds us to, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

So I also dwell on:

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28