The thrill of storybook lane at Alpenrose. 

These kiddos sure look cute. I know they won't stay this way forever, so I'm cherishing every moment of their little lives.  

At Great Grandma Snow's house for Christmas. I used to sit in that chair when I was the kids age.  

It was great seeing the Jim and Bev Bissell over the holidays. It had been years. I couldn't believe that I was actually taller than Jim!  

Hand in hand at the Christmas party. Left to right. Bailey, Hailey, Alyssa and Nathan. What a loving quartet! Great Grandma looks proud in the back.  

Christmas time, 2004. Cuddlin' up with grandpa P.  

The fam on Christmas morn. Nate looks like he swallowed his tongue.  

I told Hailey to act like she was about to kick the ball. She was so excited. This was fun!  

Dad IM Sad Bcus Yus Wll Die

A picture was just brought to me from my daughter. It was a picture of a girl crying with the words (written above) on it. I actually laughed, but my daughter seemed somewhat convinced of this reality. Though the tears were real, I actually believe that she just wanted to stay up. Unless she is a prophet, I plan on staying around awhile longer. God willing, of course.

Is God Fair?

A question that should never be asked. The bible says that God is just. To even ask the question is to be weighing God's decisions. How could I evaluate God? If I were to evaluate him wouldn't that mean that I am ready to advise him? I feel convicted reading Matt. 20, the parable of the workers in the vineyard. There have been times when I have found myself saying, "Is this fair?" Thank God he has not paid me what I deserve! I am an object of wrath. He is generous and full of grace. I want him to deal with me on his mercy and grace and not on my merit, because I merit nothing. Lord, whatever situation I am in, I trust you to use it for your glory.