Bittersweet

Leaving my dream job, which I have been so blessed and fortunate to have.

Leaving the teenage kids and their families who have touched our lives so profoundly over the past six years.

Leaving the gorgeous Southern California weather.

Leaving our friends and neighbors, who have become our family.

Moving North to beautiful Monterey County.

Moving close to my mom and dad.

Getting to be a part of an exciting, vibrant ministry in Salinas.

Learning to trust that God knows what He's doing with our lives and looking forward to what He has in store for us in this next big adventure.

Here it goes!

Thirty

Happy Thirtieth Jason!

And many, many more!

A Trader Joe's Christmas

This is what happens when its Christmas and you're moving.

And you realize that you packed the tape.

Have You Met My Brother?

He likes to run.

Really long distances.

Some people call it ultra running. I call it crazy.

Last weekend he flew to Virginia to run in the Hellgate 100K race.

Hellgate 100K = 66.6 miles

He was seeded 9th, but placed 3rd overall with the 9th fastest time ever on the course at 12:05:18.

I get tired after being awake for that long. He ran it.

Our dad used to call him Lazy Bones. Not really sure that applies anymore.

You should meet my brother.

Superman (second from the left)

Thanksgiving

Here are a few shots from our quick trip to Arizona.

We would have loved to stay longer, but were blessed to have a few days with the Steinbargers and the Samuels out in Kingman!

Charlie was in heaven, playing in the pantry with his cousins!

The List

Tonight at youth group we encouraged our high school kids to set high standards and consider the qualities they look for in their significant other.

It made me think back to the list I made years ago, and I found it tonight in an old journal.

Crazy to think that on January 7, 2004 I had no idea I'd be meeting Jason a few months later.

Sunday Lunch

Love these kids!