We took a little time to get away to a lake house in Heber Springs, Arkansas with our best friends Brandon & Rebecca Shatswell. They are the worship pastors at NLC. Just a little time to rest & also work a little bit away from home.We are having a great time hanging out, clearing our brains, squirrel watching, scrabble playing, & letting lil Mac cover himself in leaves & throw hundred of rocks in the lake.

We went on vacation to Destin, Florida with our good friends Jared and Hannah Bridges. Here are few things I learned:

• Road trips with a 1 year old are a little bit different than when it was just Ashley and I.
• Mac is like his daddy. We don’t like sand. He just stood there and cried.
• The “Name Game” makes road trips better.
• The ocean is crazy awesome. I love it.
• I like vacationing with friends.
• Don’t drive 63 in a 50 through Eudora, Arkansas.
• Songs are more fun when you sing them with an asian accent or add the word “freakin” before occasional words.
• Don’t ever drive through the night. It’s miserable.
• Wherever you are be there. Life is short. God is good.

Wow this is a busy time of year. 7 weddings in a 3 week span. Crazy crazy. Very proud of these college students. Ashley and I are watching families begin right in front of our very eyes. Very cool.

Here is  a pic of our recent vision meeting for Elevation. Our first service is Aug. 23.

And here are our newest interns. Taylor Clark, Turner Moore, & Andy Morris. They are incredible leaders and are about to learn what it really means to be in ministry. =)

Random pic of Mac.

Thanks to Jared Bridges for this video!

Not until Monday but his party is today. Fun times. I love this kid!

No posts in a while. Sorry. Been on vacation. Here is an update and some pics:

• Had a great time in Branson, MO with the Matsuyamas. Also got to hang out with the DeLaunes & the Roths. 
• Spending the last part of our vacation in Van Buren, AR visiting Ashley’s family. 
• My back went out Friday….yes, I’m serious. It was horribly painful. I couldn’t walk. I have an appointment with a physical therapist on Monday. Thanks to Dr. Hannah Bridges for her expert opinion.
• Started reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers. Absolutely love it so far.  
• Looking forward to water baptism at NLC this Wed. 
• Can’t wait to start new series next Sunday night at Elevation called Sayings of the Wise. 

The famous picture with the hand