This year, Maddie was born, I graduated from seminary, and I turned 30. Yet I never really viewed myself as old. I’ve had some gray hair for years, but it’s still all there! I’m still active in the Young Adult ministry here at church. So, I feeling pretty good . . . until earlier this week.
Our Young Adult ministry (includes college, single, and young marrieds) is heading out on our retreat today. Last week, I was asked to drive the church van (1st clue) but didn’t think much of it since I’ve done it before. Then earlier this week I got the schedule and saw the first session starting at 11:30 pm and said out loud, “That ’s too late for anything.”
It was then that I realized, this retreat is not for me . . . I’m the younger old guy with the baby bringing the whole family who’s driving the church van. When I was in college, we called them chaperones.
I’m now a chaperone. I’m feeling old.
Last weekend, my parents and grandmother were in town to visit Maddie, and were so kind to give Beth and I a night out. So after a tasty Chick-fil-A dinner, we headed to a seasonal favorite: the temporary Halloween store! As we walked around trying to find something that wasn’t sketchy or shady, I thought to myself, “Where’s the Christian Halloween store?” Now I realize that this may be an oxymoron to some; however, I began to wonder what all one might find in the Christian Halloween store. Here’s some of our ponderings . . .
If you’re wondering who SCAL is – you’re missing out! It stands for Super Cool Aunt Lindsey and it’s her birthday today! She sent Maddie some awesome fun Halloween outfits (Yes, the outfit she’s wearing is one of them!) the other day and we wanted to say thank you and Happy Birthday! 
Love you!
It was Maddie’s first trip to the beach and we got to see family and friends. It was a sweet time of relaxation and encouragement. Will and I got to play some Catan – it’s been forever, so, it was fun teaching my family how to play and having them beat us! haha…we saw 3 of my best friends from SC (Anna, Taiter and Ashlee) 
and got to hear what was going on with their lives…we’re all so busy! I wanted to post this pic for 
We have been packing and getting everything ready for our trip to N. Myrtle Beach w/ my (Beth’s) family. Maddie was helping us out…she said, “Do we need THIS many diapers, Mom??” To which I promptly answered yes. It’s going to be a 
house full of kiddo’s running around, sand on the floor, and precious pictures of family…I’m also looking forward to seeing some Flo-town friends – Anna P (soon to be Anna F), Taiter, and Ashlee!! I hope it works out for them to meet Maddie and for us to catch up with each other. Well, this is my last chance to get some sun for the year……ha!
that she couldn’t stand it anymore; we needed to make a sign and take a cute picture in honor of her friend, 
ago…haha…over the past few days, we have had a time of “adjustment” after having folks visiting us in Louisville and going to visit family in TN all in 4 weeks! It was fun seeing everyone 
long! She is learning how to perfect rolling from her tummy to her back, back to tummy, talking and making fun sounds, sitting up on her own, explore new toys and textures, etcetera, etcetera! She has been an absolute joy and it’s been fun getting to share our little joy with everyone.
