This and That

On September 17, we'll have lived in this house in Orlando for 12 years - quite a bit longer than we've lived anywhere else. This certainly feels like home to the kids, who were 5 and 3 when we moved in.

The Timber Creek Regiment keeps marching on. They've performed at 4 football games now, adding new bits each time (shots above are from practice, in "half dress" - the overalls that go under the jacket). They should have the whole show done in about 3 more weeks. It's really a sight to behold. Well, I think it is - I've been on the field taking pictures every time and not getting to just watch. But that's what comes of being the Historian. Eric and Katie are both doing quite well and having a great time.

We're still talking and praying about our Katrina response. CCC is sending weekend teams to Mississippi, but of course our weekends are quite taken up with the band. It is heartening to see the Southern Baptists, among others, coming through with a big and fast response.

We'd love to hear if the Lord has given you some great response ideas - just leave a comment on this post right here.

We've been talking about a big family vacation this winter, perhaps the last one before Katie goes off to college. Looks like we'll try to head to San Francisco to celebrate Christmas with my family, then the whole bunch of us will head up somewhere to find some snow (my kids have hardly ever been in the snow). Should be lots of fun with the cousins.