his first scarf, his second Christmas..

So it is that time of year again, time for the home projects and decorations.. Well, we don't really do those things around here.. I have, however, been able to learn how to crochet a little bit.. So here is it, Josiah's first scarf..

He loves it.. He has always loved my scarf and I really wanted to make him one of his own, and he just lit up when I gave it to him..

Also, my mom sent some gifts for Josiah which again made our little Christmas look a little bigger..

It is a good thing that she has decided to do this these last few years, because Bethany and I probably won't be the ones to get him tons of gifts on Christmas..

So I hope that you all have a great time with your friends and family!.

working..

So the last few weeks have been a bit crazy.. but finally things are sort of slowing down. I have been pushing myself to get things down for so long that I forgot what it is like to go at a slower pace.. I want to get used to this.

The other day I was hanging out with my wife and son and just enjoying their company.. I love my family. Bethany and I have been having a hard time these last few weeks, and then last night we had a sort of epiphany.. Things are going a little better now, but we could always use prayer.. This Christmas, for us, is going to be quiet and small.. Just us, and maybe a present or two, but that is it.. I am looking forward to that.

I hope that everyone has a great holiday season and hopefully people remember why we are celebrating and getting together with family.. This is the day (or around the time) that JESUS was born!..

So have a very Happy Christmas!.

P.S.
If you are in Redding, CA come to the Cascade Theatre Christmas Eve @ 5pm or 7pm.. See you there.

four years ago.

Four years ago I said I do.. It was a small ceremony, but it was a huge step of faith.. God has been so good to us.. I can't even begin to unpack the many many things that we have been through and the things that God has done in these last four years.. We are so grateful for the many people in our lives, friends and family, who have helped us get to where we are today.. Thanks to you all.

I love my wife, and I love our son.. We are so excited to be able to live and grow together.. I was just laying in bed with Josiah the other day trying to get him to sleep and thinking about what a blessing it is to have him as a part of our lives..

God, I thank you for allowing me to be a part of Bethany's life and I pray that you would just protect our relationship.. Help us to make more time for each other and for you.. I pray that you would be the center of our marriage and we thank you that you have been for these last four years.. Amen..