Yesterday morning, I went in to Darcy's new bedroom to wake her up (I'm too embarrassed to say what time it was...I guess they we're worn out).  She looked so precious, so I just watched her sleep and prayed for her and this whole transition.  She opened her eyes, stretched out her little arms, found my neck and gave me a classic, tight Darcy hug.  After a few moments of cuddling, she asked if she could wake up and sat up in bed.  Almost immediately, she fell into a little Read More

Got this article from a friend and thought some of you might enjoy it. It is a list of the Top Ten Lowest Paying college degrees. Very entertaining!Here is #3:3. Theology (starting annual salary: $34,800; mid-career annual salary: $51,500)This is the perfect example of a degree earned by someone who's "not in it for the money": people who choose to study theology often feel they're pursuing a higher calling (and often feel a strong desire to do good in the world, no matter the cost). Read More

As I was winding down the evening I thought I would take a peak at some old pictures of my favorite sweetheart before I fade off into never-never-land. I also thought it would be a fun way to celebrate the run up to her birthday next Tuesday. This picture was especially cute. Read More

Thursday the girls and I headed to the airport in Keflavik, Iceland and said goodbye to Colby.  He'll be joining us in 2 weeks after he finishes up some stuff in Reykjavik.  Darcy was very angry and defiant after he kissed us goodbye, and it was obvious that she was just scared about the whole transition (especially without Daddy).  This was the kid's 22nd flight in the last 14 months, so they knew the drill.  They watched Angelina the Ballerina for the entire 5 hour flight Read More

I realize many have already seen this, but I wanted to post it for posterity's sake. Pronouncing the name of the current volcano in Iceland is far from easy and the newscasters were in over there heads for the week that the volcano was such a big news story. Here is a highlight reel for those who have missed it. And while you watch, remember that we have spent a little more than a year trying to pronounce words just like that. Well maybe not exactly, but you get the picture. Read More

There continues to be no sign of the volcano here in Reykjavik. On and off I have heard that we could experience some falling ash toward the end of the week if the wind changes. It's hard to tell what will happen really.In the meantime there have been some breathtaking photos taken during the night as the lightning fires in the midst of the cloud coming out of the center. You can see some of the pictures for yourself here. Read More

I thought I would attach a couple video of the most recent volcanic eruption that began two days ago. Yes, there has been another one, very close to the first one. The most recent eruption was considerably larger and took place under the glacier producing major flooding from the melting ice. Most notable is the ash cloud that has extended to the British Isles and Northern Europe putting a stop for now to all commercial flights in the area that it covers. Yes folks, I mean all the flights in the Read More