There's Always Something Going On

It was a pretty busy weekend, so I haven't had much time to blog. Here's a list of things that are going on right now:

1) I just purchased two gifts online that are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas Eve. Hmmmmmm, can you say "nervous".
2) I spent most of the weekend looking at the bottom of a trashcan. No, I wasn't curious about it's interior contour.
3) Our Christmas Worship Concert was a great success. I am so proud of the Immanuel Choir and Orchestra.
4) I sang at the funeral of a great man today. What an honor to be asked.
5) Caleb and I went shopping tonight for some last minute things that I just happened to hear about. Why do we not hear about these things in November?
6) We are flying to Georgia on Wednesday night. Our flight leaves at 10:50pm and arrives in Atlanta at 6am. I sure hope our children sleep. I sure hope this wasn't a mistake.
7) Clash of the Choirs comes on tonight. I plan on watching.
8) We're doing Christmas early since we are going out of town. I don't want to drag Christmas gifts across the country....twice. Santa Claus is coming to town tomorrow night at my house.

Friday

Well, it's Friday, and I have a lot on mind. So, I thought the easiest way to blog today would be to make a list. It seems that is the going thing these days in the blogging world anyway. So, I...must...give...into....the....pressure.

1) It has rained ALL day today. In SOCAL, when it finally does rain, it pours.
2) We are having Abby's 6th birthday party tomorrow. Jody made 36 cupcakes for 10 kids. Hmmmmm....I wonder if there will be enough cupcakes???
3) I dropped in on a rehearsal last night for the Christmas musical. It is going to be awesome.
4) I just found out that my parents had a drive-by shooting at their store. No one was hurt, but the front glass was shot out by two bullets. (And they were worried about me coming to the gang-infested state of California. Please.)
5) My 7 year old eats constantly. I didn't think that started until at least 13.
6) The SEC Championship is this Saturday. It's sad when the best team in the SEC isn't even in the game. But, the Georgia Bulldogs will be in a BCS Bowl. I can't wait.
7) Today is the last day of November. That's crazy.
8) I'm working on a surprise for Jody for Christmas. She's gonna cry.
9) The Cowboys are 11-1. Super Bowl bound!
10) This Guy called me today with an idea. He lives in GA where they are in the midst of a severe drought that is threatening their water supply. His idea is for everyone in the Atlanta area to buy a case of water from Wal-Mart and pour it into the lake. That should pretty much take care of their water shortage. I like it!

Well, I've got another choir rehearsal in the morning in preparation for our Christmas Worship Service on December 16th. We also have the birthday party tomorrow and a parade we're supposed to go to. So, I'm going to go and take my wife out tonight. She deserves it. So do I.

List of Things

1) Painting the kids' bathroom today. Joy Joy.
2) Abby woke up in the middle of the night last night with a sore throat. I now know where those bags under my parents' eyes came from.
3) Vacation Bible School ended last night on a high note - 41 baptisms! It was incredible.
4) Took the car in today to be worked on. It needs a new alternator. We'll see if I'm going into debt on Monday:)
5) New Sunday Night layout, praise band and praise teams, kicks off next Sunday (August 5th). I can't wait.
6) We've had over a dozen new guests in choir over the past 3 weeks. God is still growing this ministry!
7) We started making practice tracks for the praise team each week. I hate hearing myself sing on CD. Wow.
8) Jody's cousin, Josh, is coming out to visit next Thursday for 10 days. We're going surfing at least one of those days. I'll post some pictures of the shark bite in my board as soon as I can.
9) We've got several new things we're working on in the Immanuel Choir. If you're not a part of this ministry yet, what are you waiting for? Wednesday nights - 6:30pm - BE THERE!
10) Only 2 1/2 weeks left until school starts back. A 2nd grader and a kindergartner - I have officially become my parents.

Crazy List

1) We're taking the kids swimming today. Where's the lotion?
2) Starting in August, Sunday nights are undergoing a major shift. You'll see a new band, a new stage set-up, and a new focus on worship. Come be a part of it!
3) Praise Team auditions are this Sunday. Laid back - relaxed - yet raising the bar.
4) Mark Rush , our minister of education, is coming back in town today from a week long vacation in Yellowstone. It's been kinda quiet without him here.
5) Tonight my soccer team, "The Stampede", will be attending our UPWARD Awards night. My last official night as "Coach" for this season. Kinda sad.
6) Check out this incredible video of a baptism service at a Church in Washington DC. They meet in a movie theater, so their baptism service is at the bay. Once you get there, you'll need to click on Baptism at the Bay on the right hand side. It is inspiring!
7) I'm working on a new song. At a stand still on it right now. Geeeesh.
8) How hot is it outside?
9) Did I mention we're going swimming?
10) Our hamster looks like he's losing weight. Alex, I'm taking your exercise wheel away.

Crazy List

Here's another list of things that are on my mind right now:

1) I absolutely love our Pastor and the direction he is leading us. (Pastor, you owe me $20 for that one.)
2) Ella figured out how to get her hand into her diaper. I found this out today when I picked her up and she put her hands on my face. Not a good moment.
3) I'm finding out everyday just how amazing God is.
4) Jody's cousin, Josh, is coming out to visit the beginning of August. I'm taking him surfing. Neither of us have ever been. If I survive, I'll give you the details.
5) A friend of mine, Matt Hall, has seen 14 people join the church that he pastors and 4 saved in the past 2 weeks. Praise the Lord!
6) I serve the most amazing church on the planet.
7) My dad just sent me an autographed book by Sonny West. Sonny was the bodyguard for Elvis Presley. Elvis fired him. How much might that go for on EBay? Hmmmmmmm.
8) I am sending in an application to be on ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER. I figure even if I only win 5-10 thousand, that is more than what I have in my bank account right now anyway. I can't lose.
9) My cell phone is still not working. Why - even when you have insurance - do they still figure out a way to get money out of you? I just found out I have to pay a $50 deductable. I should have known.
10) Jody is the most amazing cook. Even though it's 10:55pm, I'm thinking about going down for a little snack. 2nds anyone?

Crazy List

Here is a list of things that are on my mind right now:

1) My in-laws have been here for 3 weeks! It has been good, and I hate to see them leave tomorrow.
2) I have driven to LA 3 times this week.
3) I saw a guy dressed like Jack Sparrow in a coffee shop in Hollywood yesterday. He hissed at me.
4) My 5 year old, Abby, is starting school this August. (Not my little girl!)
5) Mark Batterson is the man. I am learning and being challenged so much by my 3rd reading of THIS BOOK.
6) In addition to my 3 trips to LA this week, I was in San Diego last Friday, Palm Springs Monday-Wednesday of last week, and in San Antonio the week before that. I am a traveling fool lately.
7) My kids are playing "restaurant" with their Grandpa downstairs. It is too cute, and hilarious, and is affording me the time to blog. Gotta love Grandpa.
8) I can't wait for the next UFC FIGHT 7-7-07.
9) I am sitting in the ALL-You-Can-Eat Right Field Pavilion for tonight's Dodgers Game. I have set the goal of eating 7 Dodger Dogs tonight. (Wow. My stomach hurts already.)
10) Not only was Jack Sparrow in Hollywood yesterday, but a guy painted silver was standing on a milk crate at Hollywood and Highland. He was a mime and was incredible to watch. He had made a hat-full of money in approx. 10 minutes. (If only I could keep my mouth shut, I'd be rich.)