The Tooth Fairy

Sam fell with his mouth open about two years ago and his front tooth has always been a little loose. Well..about two weeks ago I noticed that he had wiggled the tooth and made a pin hole in his gums with the broken end. Well...we couldn't go to the dentist because we had to add him to our dental plan. In the mean time, the gums split all the way to the gum line. I only showed a few people because of the freak out factor (especially the Grandparents). So, today was the big day...and of course I had my camera ready. We can't hide it any longer. Enjoy.

Season Pass

Everyone has dreams of things that they would like to have or do. I am not a materialistic man, and I have never had any inate desire for worldly goods...except three things. 1. A ski-Boat with something to pull it with 2. To visit The Magic Castle 3. To be Disneyland Season Pass Holders. I have desired these strange things from my youth.

This year I was able to visit The Magic Castle (thanks to Jeff Lewis) and the RD's gave us season passes Disneyland. I have visited twice in the last two weeks...because we could. I have to admit...I realy like going to Disneyland with my family and friends.

My Best Man

Heidi and I celebrated our 10th wedding Anniversary on June 14th. It is surprising how we can look back with thanksgiving on all the Lord has done while shocked at how fast it has happened. I was reminded of the "vaporness" of life when we spent the day with the Spansel's (Mark was the Best Man at our wedding) and realized that none of these kids were born yet. I told Heidi that the next 10 years of marriage will be the most rich and fulfilling yet (she rolled her eyes and agreed). At my 20th anniversary who knows what this picture will look like.

Sleeping with a 3 year old

I have been catching up with my family this week. Namely, camping and visiting the grandparents. This means that I have been sleeping next to Sam. This has been a great time to enjoy him and my family. It has also given me much appreciation to Heidi for what she does all day. I have also enjoyed the simple pleasures of being awakened by my son every morning.

Being in this stage of life with young kids places things into perspective. The christian life really is lived in small acts of faith in obedience. That rhythm being established into the heartbeat of the daily life. It is just as godly to listen to and serve my 3 year old as it is to preach a sermon. The same spirituality is required although the mechanism is the same.