I can't believe it's been a full week since the last blog. There's been a lot of family and a ton of travel between the two blogs, and there is so much I want to blog about. But for now, let's play catch up.
The Trip- We spent a couple of days at the Jersey shore, spending time at the beach at Atlantic City and the boardwalk at Ocean City. It was a great experience. We even got to ride a surrey on the boardwalk. If you don't know what a surrey is, someone compared it to riding in a Flintstone car, but with pedals. Our whole family + one got to ride. We were wore out after a couple of miles. We also got to spend time at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Absolutely beautiful. I'll hit more on this part of the trip later.
The Ride Home- It was a long trip, 17 hours in a car. But it was probably the best trip we've ever had. Everyone is complaining about the soaring gas prices, but let me tell ya, the camry is a beast. We filled up in Columbia, SC, then drove the next 8 hours without needing to stop for gas. It was only as we turned into our subdivision in Oldsmar, FL that the gas light finally came on.
11 years- Speaking of the ride home, Saturday was also exactly 11 (not 12) years since Beth and I said "I do". So we decided to celebrate by spending as much time together as possible that day. Actually, we got a chance to go out the night before while her parents watched the kids. I find it amazing that she continues to put up with me. And I love her. So much.
Back Home- We had a surprise waiting for us when we got back. First, Jerry and Austin were had said they were going out to eat. When we got home, it was pitch black. Beth walked in first. Jerry and Austin proceeded to jump out of our hall closet. Good thing Beth didn't have any mace with her. Or a gun. But as we walked inside, we found our house EXTREMELY decorated. I mean streamers, balloons, notes all over the place. Seems Alyson, Jessica, Brian, and Krystal came over to decorate to welcome us home. It feels good to be loved. Speaking of loved, it was also an amazing feeling to be welcomed into church Sunday morning. Good to see so many friends.
The Band- All around, it was just good to be back at church after a good but tough week away. I loved hearing our band, especially on Everything Glorious. I love the keys on that song, and I'm not just saying that because FS KeyMan commented my blog. I just love his intro to that song.
VBS- has started, and we had a great opening night. Everyone showed up, and did amazing at their individual areas. This week is going to be crazy and I have so much to do. Camp meeting this morning, T-shirt study tomorrow, car wash wednesday, Kevin's church in town Thursday. Wow, the next three weeks might be the busiest I can ever remember.
That's all for now. Hope you're feeling caught up.