We MISS Family Robinson

On the way back from Alabama last month we stopped off for a visit with our dear friends, the Robinsons, in southern GA. It was so good to see them and to see how much the kids had grown in just a few short months. Westin was looking good too, but he decided to take a nap when we took this picture by their "new" house. :-) You can go to their family blog at http://www.justgottalaugh.blogspot.com/ to see how you can help them get in it soon by purchasing hand-painted canvasses by Kitty.

Fast track to AL and back

Well, it's official. Thanks to our good friends Gil and Debbie, and Paul who made the journey from AL to KY, we actually made a very quick trip to Montgomery and back. We had not been down south since February, so we were a little past due. We had time for a short visit with family, visited with our home church Thorington Road Baptist (http://www.thoringtonroadbaptist.org/) on Sunday AM and our "second home church" Mountain View Baptist (http://www.mvbaptist.info/) on Sunday PM, Rachael had a yearly check-up and Jamie took in part of the Alabama Baptist Pastor's Conference and State Convention Annual Meeting.

The next thing we knew, we were on our way back to KY and it felt like we had just gotten there. If we missed seeing you, we are sorry, but as you can tell, it really was a "down and back" kind of trip. We hope to come back for a little longer visit in January or February and maybe we can see you then. Meanwhile, just know that the road between here and yon goes both ways and you are welcome to come see us as well. Call us and "we'll leave a light on for ya."

Making the rounds

Our next stop on the "check out some colleges" tour was Alice Lloyd College in neighboring Knott County. This is a small (600 students) Christian school that is actually one of only 6 work-study colleges left in the country. Austin liked the closeness to home and church, and the atmosphere of a smaller campus. No strong feelings one way or another yet, so we have a few more schools to check out. We'll keep you posted.

Best of Friends

As we walk through this life, there are those people who make a lasting impact on your life. Our good friends, Jeff and Louann and Keith and Brenda (and their families) have done just that. Thanks guys and gals for a great visit and wonderful fellowship. You are the best!

Apples and sunsets

You have probably heard the saying "The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree." That is certainly the case between me and Heather. While unfortunately she inherited some of my weaknesses, she also inherited some good things from both sides of the family. One is her love of photographing beautiful scenery. I have no idea how many pretty pictures she has taken, just this last week, but I am sure it's very many. Nothing wrong with that. I like to take pictures like that myself...always have.

This past week when I took the mission team up to see the elk, she wanted to go, but could not because of a prior comittment. As we were leaving the mountain top I looked out the side window and noticed something that I just couldn't pass up. The guys were ready to get going and go warm up and eat supper, but I stopped the truck one more time so I could "take a picture for Heather". I knew she would love it. Personally, I think it was worth it...

Elkview Road

Yes, once again we have visited Elkview Road in Knott County and had a great time watching these magnificent animals. We counted around 50 last night, although it certainly looked like more than that. This was my favorite picture from the evening.

Prayer Request

We are much closer than we were on getting the gym opened back up. Please pray with us that the State Fire Marshall will come today (or early this week) and be lenient on what has to be done before we can open the gym.