10 BELOW

Brrr....we woke up to 10 below zero weather this morning. It amazes me how the pipes don't freeze up and everything keeps working. We're thankful for our garage that keeps our van and our car safe from the elements.

Kenny has a few words for you today: "this morning it was -11! P.S. I made a band."

Yes, he's a young man of few words when it comes to writing, but don't let him fool you. He has A LOT to say. He is indeed putting a "band" together with some neighborhood boys. Kenny is about to start lessons for his electric guitar, so it'll probably be awhile before they sign a contract with Columbia Records, but they're working on it.

Josh and Ken just spent the weekend at Aunt Mel and Uncle Jeff's in Milwaukee. Mark and Deb were at Green Lake, WI for a pastor's/wives retreat. All the pastors and their wives from our Minnesota and Wisconsin churches were there. The Texas baptists fund this event every year to help us recharge and renew for the year ahead. It's something we'll look forward to each year.

Josh just started in a youth wrestling league that meets at Deforest High School (where Deb teaches). He is pretty excited about it and is learning new moves every week. Both boys have decided to take a break from karate for awhile and try new things. Kenny will likely return in the summer or Fall...not so sure about Josh. He seems to have lost interest all together.

Signing off for now...
-Deb