The End

And so it’s over.

No more ignoring emails and phone calls (as much as I could…)

No more sleeping in

No more passing Amish cyclists on the left

It’s been a great week with family, and even a better week recharging my batteries. I’ve been able to pray and play a little more, and I got to catch up on some reading that has been way overdue.

If it’s true what they say – that every moment in life is a moment of learning – then what was it that I had learned this week? Here are just a few things:

• My wife loves where she came from though she would probably never choose to live in a small town.
• My children love me so much more than I know
• Being genuinely interested in others is so much more fun than trying to be interesting to others
• Nothing is better than sweet corn that just was picked from its stalk

Tons of memories were made this week, and as much as I hate to admit that the end is near, I am excited to see what more memories “life in real time” will bring!

Soli Deo Gloria

Indiana…we’re all for you//pt2

Our trip had a lot of memorable moments so far.  Most of them being centered around the phrase, “I have to use the bathroom.”  I guess that’s what happens when you travel with 6 kids.  Ok…I’ll be honest, it was MY kids with the weak bladders.

On the way to Indiana, my kids were introduced to a classic Chicago icon.

Most of our day was just driving.  The fun part was the next morning!

So the reason behind the whole coordination of bringing all the kids and grandkids together was to surprise grandpa for his 60th birthday which is this week.  So after cramming 13 kids into great-grandma Law’s two bedroom home, we woke up and headed off to Cracker barrel to hopefully beat the unsuspecting grandparents of the impromptu family reunion.

And here is the classic group shot with kids and their silly faces!

Today we had fun in Wakarusa’s play park and splash pad. Here are a few pics

(Very cool, old building by the park.  I know, most of these are of Brennan.  That’s because he’s the only one I could get to stand still long enough for me to snap a good pic with my phone.)

And so far this vacation has been great!

Stay tuned….

Indiana…we’re all for you!

This weekend we embark on both an overdue vacation, and what I predict will be a great adventure. It should be a great time and I want to take you with us!

So follow along and see what it’s like to hang with the Amish through corn fields and 2-lane country roads.