The leaves on the trees are almost gone. The air is crisp and has a bite to it now. Fall is now almost gone, and winter is nearly here. Soon we should have the first snowfall of the year. As a kid, I loved the snow. Now it seems that I enjoy the warmer climates. Though I do love making a snow fort with the kids and having the annual snowball fight.

God is good. I have been spending a lot of time in the word lately. I have been studying the book of Acts and the book of Romans. My study in Romans has been especially encouraging. I am so glad that God is soverign. I find it a comfort to rest in His soverignty, when life seems to be tough.

I am excited about our summer mission trip this year with the youth. We were planning on going to Virginia, but with costs, it does not seem beneficial to go such a long distance. Instead, we are looking at going to Clovis, California and serve with World Changers. They are such a great organization.

Today, my little girl went potty on the toilet. She has been running to us more and more saying "potty." This means she has to go right this second. So we put her on the pot, and she does her thing. Then she gets a candy. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. She is not even two years old yet.

Alexander had his birthday this last Saturday. I can't believe he is six years old already. They grow up so quick. We went bowling for his birthday, then we went to his favorite place to eat, McDonalds.

Our kids are such a huge blessing to us. They make us laugh in so many ways. Driving home awhile ago, we were talking to our kids about the "f" word. Caleb said he knew what it was, but it was bad he couldn't say it. I gave him permission to say it just one time. "Dad, its flick." "Thats right!" I said, "Don't ever say that word again." Joanna and I gave eachother a smile.

Later we were driving down the road in my truck, and Caleb had a booger on his finger. I told him to "flick it out the window." "Dad!" He said, "you just said the "f" word!" The look on his face said how much trouble I was in.

"Your right, just wipe it on your pants. Sorry I said that."

"Thats better." Caleb said wiping his booger on his jeans.

I just smiled. They are such good kids.