GO WINGS!!!

When I woke Eden up this morning for church, she looked up at me and said, "Mommy, what's all over your face?" I went over to the mirror and said, "nothing that I see, why?" She pointed to my face and said, "It's all polka-dotty". I thought for half a second before I said, "Oh, those? They're the freckles that God gave me!"

Out of the mouths of babes.

Spent the majority of the week at the Ramkota Best Western in Casper, Wy for the district convention. The kids and I had a fun and busy week meeting other pastor's families, shopping in a town with more than 10,000 people and swimming in the hotel pool. It was great. I think I had the most enjoyable time as I've ever had at any of our district gatherings.

I met a couple new wives and had some great conversation. One even went swimming with the kids and I on day two, which was a big help. Another young man, a lay delegate, was missing his baby, who was at home in Nebraska and took Lars from me at the Friday night banquet and walked him to sleep. Since Eden was off playing oragami with a young, childless wife, Al and I actually enjoyed a quiet dinner with another couple. It was priceless.

With our new vehicle, it was perfect for shopping and not worrying about what wouldn't fit. Even had plenty of room left over to buy flowers and vegetable plants in Scottsbluff. The kids were definately ready to be in their own beds on Saturday night, and Samson was glad to see us return. I really need to get some of my garden in yet today.

Had some more rain while we were away. I think we've had a couple inches already this year, it's unreal. The grass is ready to be cut again, but probably won't get to that until later this week. Until we start losing the dog in the yard, the grass isn't too long in my opinion.

Busy week ahead than Papa and Grandma will be here on the weekend, Lord Willing. Hope they aren't looking for a clean house when they get here!