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Alright, technically a person, not a landmark, but can you name this well-known politician we happened to meet up with at the World War II Memorial?

Yes, this really is a landmark, not just an obscure hill. It is very historically significant.

Over the course of the next several posts I’m going to share photos of places our family visited on our trip. Some of the places will be very obvious; some less so. Have fun catching a glimpse of our recent travels! Here’s the first photo. Can you name the landmark?

Ready… Set… Go!

This afternoon our family joined several other families from our church to celebrate the Seder together. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and gaining a greater understanding of this Jewish tradition and its significance for us as Christians. Here are a few pictures capturing the occasion: A group of five families gathered for the [...]

Well, it’s about time for my monthly blog post, don’t you think? I’m in rather a bit of an odd writing mood, so this post will be a mish-mash of random thoughts and happenings of late. First off, do you know what the word pericope (pronounced puh-rik-uh-pee) means? Without looking it up in the dictionary. [...]

The Kansas GOP Caucus is officially over and the results are in. Here are a few pictures from the Sedgwick/Butler county caucus location: This is what the convention center looked like when we arrived at 6:45 this morning to help set up for the caucus. We placed surveys and volunteer cards on each of the [...]

So I guess I let January in the blog world slip by me. Oops. At least I have a good excuse. I was traveling the world. Well, Europe anyway. My time overseas was wonderful! Thanks to all who shared in my excitement and offered helpful travel tips. It was an unforgettable experience. I’ve attempted to [...]

Before: After: Nicole and Andy and Andy’s family joined the rest of our family at our house where we enjoyed a delectable feast, conversation, football, games and a time of giving thanks for the individuals who make up our families. The following night we enjoyed continued fun and fellowship at the Bloyer’s home with a [...]

This morning I received word that a new little one was on his way into the world, albeit 3 weeks before his “official” due date. Titus Chase was born at 2:28 p.m., weighing 8lbs, 3 oz. (I told his momma that it was a good thing he was 3 weeks early!) to my good friends [...]

Late Friday afternoon, my friend Cori and I headed down to Oklahoma City to celebrate the 10-year Character Coach Reunion. The Reunion was for anyone who has been involved in Character First! Education since it first began in February, 1997. I can remember traveling to Oklahoma City in October of 1996 with my bags packed [...]

One of last weekend’s projects: paint and redecorate the basement hallway. Here’s what it looked like once I got it cleared and taped and ready to paint. This is the most recent picture I could find of what it looked like before the redo. Bland white walls, very marked up and badly in need of [...]

Intent on the goal… Love the facial expression! Oops…looks like Joey is taking out the competition…literally. FINAL SCORE: 3-1 (with Joey scoring two of the goals for his team…way to go, Bro!)