The Christmas Story

Click on the link to watch video of Paton reciting Luke 2:1-14:
Paton recites Luke 2:1-14

The National Christmas Center

Today we visited the National Christmas Center here in Lancaster County as a result of tickets provided by friends from church. We learned 2 historical items of note: Lancaster is where the first nickel & dime shop in the US was introduced, and that Lancaster is where the US tradition of decorating a Christmas tree first started. Very interesting day.

The Tradition Continues...

For 11 years now we have slept under/beside our Christmas Tree and left the lights on all night. We do it a few nights each Christmas. Last night the tradition continued...

Paton & MJ Fun

Last week MJ (& his parents) invited Paton to spend the night. Here are some pictures of all their fun.

10 Years Together

We are so thankful for the 10 years together as husband & wife.

Christmas Cookies

Mommy got some help in making Christmas cookies.

Caveman

Tuesday night mommy went to choir rehearsal, so we made a cave with the kitchen table for Aslan & the gang.

Paton bought mommy a new flower.

Oh Christmas Tree!

Paton was excited about putting up the tree this year.

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving we enjoyed time with some of Tara's extended family at a camp in the mountains of NC. It's a beautiful spot, and provided a relaxing couple of days.

Lancaster Chamber Singers

The Lancaster Chamber Singers have been singing to Lancaster County since 1978. Tara (the cute one in the front row) recently was accepted as a member and they will be performing concerts in Lancaster on December 1st, 3rd, 10th, and 12th. Please contact us if you would like to purchase a ticket. The concerts promise to be a great evening of holiday fun.

Redskins win 22-19

The Redskins beat them stinkin Cowboys.

Go Heels!

Paton sports his new UNC Tarheel sweatshirt that aunt Juju gave him for his B-Day. He's ready to play!

Fall Leaves

We checked out the leaves at Willow Valley tonight, just before dark.

The Birthday Boy

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Hapy Birthday Paton

Today we celebrated Paton's 3rd B-Day. He has brought us so much joy in 3 years. What an opportunity we have been given. Paton, mommy & daddy love you!

George goes to the Birthday Party

Each birthday mommy has made Paton a cake:
1st B-Day = Football
2nd B-Day = Construction Site
3rd B-Day = Curious George.

Walmart Weirdos

What's up with all the weird people at Walmart? We went shopping tonight, all three of us. Tara was shopping while Paton & I were simply trying to have a nice evening. He was standing in the cart while I was pushing it down an empty aisle at a full-sprint speed. Then, we went to the frozen food aisle. I opened the end freezer and put the cart up to the open door. I left Paton & the cart there, while I ran to the other end. I opened the door of the freezer at the other end, and we both stuck our heads in and were making faces at each other. The ironic thing was that all the weird people were giving us odd looks. What is this world coming to when the normal people (like us) are looked at like a bunch of weirdos.

12 Years of Great Dates

12 years ago this weekend we began dating. That first date was at BJU, she was a senior, I was only in my second year. We went to a concert that night, I was nervous, she was confident. I don't remember everything about that night, but I do know that it was the beginning of a fantastic blessing from the Lord. I am so grateful for the wife the Lord has given me. We have had some great dates in 12 years. Thanks Sweetheart for making dating so much fun!
Below: On Campus; Nerd Nite with the Youth Group in NC; Kissing at Peggy's Cove

Fall Fun

Saturday night we took Gramma & Grandaddy to have some Fall Fun in Millersville.

Choo Choo Barn

Today, we took Gramma & Grandaddy to the 1700 square foot model train display.

Enjoying Creation

Local Pumpkins



Sunset from our back deck: Horses on a farm beside Play Group

Play Group

Daddy was off on Friday this week instead of Thursday, so he took Paton to Play Group.