Saturday, July 23, 2005
We bought a mini-van!?!
Well, I turned 30 last January, Joy turns 30 next week, and we are the proud owners of 1 home, 2 kids, 1 dog, and a mini-van. At first I hesitated at purchasing a mini-van. What about that cool, hip image I'm suppose to have. Well, that wasn't happening anyway...and, I've realized my two boys aren't too worried about my looks.
So I'm here to say I'm proud to be a mini-van owner! It may not run through a dry riverbed, but it will run a DVD system on vacation. It may not carry a load of lumber, but it will carry seven comfortable people enjoying their ride. In fact, it's best for my family....and for that, I'm happy.
If you're interested in buying a new or used vehicle (we bought a 2004 Honda Odyssey) check out a few sites before getting started...
http://www.edmunds.com/ - great for pricing, research and opinion
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp - great for research and opinion
http://cing.theautodealer.com/Default.aspx - great for shopping around in Central Illinois and comparing prices
So I'm here to say I'm proud to be a mini-van owner! It may not run through a dry riverbed, but it will run a DVD system on vacation. It may not carry a load of lumber, but it will carry seven comfortable people enjoying their ride. In fact, it's best for my family....and for that, I'm happy.
If you're interested in buying a new or used vehicle (we bought a 2004 Honda Odyssey) check out a few sites before getting started...
http://www.edmunds.com/ - great for pricing, research and opinion
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp - great for research and opinion
http://cing.theautodealer.com/Default.aspx - great for shopping around in Central Illinois and comparing prices
Monday, July 18, 2005
Summer Updates
This summer has really moved along. Junior High camp is over and High School camp begins today. The IYCM camps are incredible. Need summer camp info for IYCM or anywhere else in the U.S.? Click HERE
Riley is doing great. Dakota is adjusting pretty good. The new chapter in life has begun, and things are going great.
I leave for Guatemala August 4-15. We will be working in the San Marcos area. We have team members from Joliet, Niles and Mattoon. It will be exciting. This is a Book of Hope Trip. For more info about Book of Hope....click HERE
Speaking of Book of Hope...my good friends Jeremy and Ashley West are raising money for their missionary assignment with Book of Hope. They have their own webpage and blog too. click HERE to check that out.
We finally won a softball game the other night. We may not be the best, but we have a great time, and we have the best cheering section in the league!
Have a great day!
Riley is doing great. Dakota is adjusting pretty good. The new chapter in life has begun, and things are going great.
I leave for Guatemala August 4-15. We will be working in the San Marcos area. We have team members from Joliet, Niles and Mattoon. It will be exciting. This is a Book of Hope Trip. For more info about Book of Hope....click HERE
Speaking of Book of Hope...my good friends Jeremy and Ashley West are raising money for their missionary assignment with Book of Hope. They have their own webpage and blog too. click HERE to check that out.
We finally won a softball game the other night. We may not be the best, but we have a great time, and we have the best cheering section in the league!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Riley is here
This is Riley. He was born at 2:19 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005He was 8 lb. 14oz. 21 inches long
Dakota is a happy big brother! Mom is a bit tired. And for some reason, I'm fine and getting good sleep.
