What is Going On!?

"Happy Face: We LOVE the warm weather!"

"Mad Face: I don't want it to get cold again!"

"Surprised Face: If it snows I can play on my sled; bonus!"

"Strong Man: I can help daddy shovel the snow; extra bonus!"

Yesterday it was 62 degrees outside ... today it was 18 degrees. Kansas = Krazy! While the "heat wave" lasted we spent some time playing outside and having a barbecue!

Yummy, Yummy in My Tummy!

Hayden chose chocolate pudding for a dessert last week, and even helped make it!

Mommy was teaching about Ancient China at school, and brought home some extra chopsticks for our family night - Hayden did an INCREDIBLE job and didn't want to eat with his fork anymore. We had spaghetti the next night and he decided chopsticks weren't always the best option.

It's A ...

All is healthy and well ... she's quite the mover and shaker, but we managed to get a DEFINITIVE answer from the doctor!

Hayden thinks that Hannah Montana would be the best name ... we're just thankful we have a few more months before we have to decide!

Between the darkness of the ice storm and the holiday season we neglected to share some pictures with you!

Decorating for Christmas ...



Uncle Kurt Graduates from the University of Kansas (Go JAYHAWKS!)


Hayden Practiced His Photography Skills at the Reception!



We also had a fun evening watching the Green Bay Packers on TV - we're not really big fans, but Laughlin is a cheese-head and shared it with Hayden!

Powerless...NO MORE!

We have power! It's so wonderful!

Powerless

We just had a major ice storm swoop in on Monday evening leaving us without any electricity for almost a week now. We're warming up at David's parent's house in KC over the weekend with hope our power is restored when we return Sunday afternoon.

Click HERE for pictures.

First Snow

We just had a our first snow last night and through this morning. Hayden has some new snowpants he's been "super excited" to wear. So, this afternoon (after his Dentist appt.), we played in the snow:

Thanksgiving Trip

We're off to Marion, Indiana for the Kinnan Family Reunion. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Lenny's Truck

Lenny, a friend from church, works for the railroad. Occasionally, he stop by the office in his work truck. Hayden was with me and he was invited to take a "tour" of Lenny's official "Train Truck". To say the least, Hayden had a blast!

Episcopal Wedding

Caleb and Morgan are good friends and a part of our church body (when not at school). They were married this past weekend and I was able to participate in the wedding by leading a few readings, giving the homily (short sermon), and introducing them as Mr. and Mrs. Caleb and Morgan Enoch.





















It was a great experience as I'd never participated in an Episcopal wedding. Father Tom is the priest of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. We had some great discussions about his tradition and mine...I really enjoyed meeting him.

It took some adjustments to get used to the formality of certain traditions, but you can't help but value the reverence the Episcopal Church gives to a wedding ceremony. I'd much rather this sacrament be taken too seriously than too lightly.

Congratulations Caleb and Morgan Enoch!!!