Last Snow Day of the Season (maybe?)

We got a late season snow that was actually the best we've had so far this season. It covered everything a beautiful blanket of white, and gave most people a good excuse not to be on the roads. Days like these require a warm fire, hot chocolate, fresh cookies, and a good book--a recipe for a perfect wintry snow-day. Enjoy!

March Snow Day

Hiking in Snowy Montreat

Christmas 2008 in Asheville, NC

Enjoy some pictures from our time together as a family here in Asheville.

Then, for new years we headed up to a cabin at Fair Haven ministries in Roan Mountain, TN. We enjoyed some quiet time in the cabin playing games as a family, and I was fortunate enough to gouge my calf with a rusty nail. Is that my jaw twitching?

Christmas 2008 in Asheville, NC

Round Bald Hike for New Year's Eve

Christmas 2008 Family Vacation to Tennessee

"Happy Thanksgiving Back" (in Texas, that is)

It was about time that we got ourselves back home to the great state of Texas, complete with its guns, fierce sense of independence, friendly faces, and excellent Mexican food. More to the point, however, we finally got to see my (Aaron's) side of the family for the first time in nearly two years! That is certainly the longest absence I've had from the family, but I hope they know it's not because I don't want to see them!

It was truly encouraging to see everyone both in my immediate literal family as well as the "family" I became a part of while attending Cypress Bible Church. We got to see the Oropezas, the Monsons (yay!), the Henricksons, pastor Dave Gibson, the Martins, the Littles, and many many others =) It was very refreshing to run into those who were there that Sunday at church. Here are some of the pictures, both of family, and of a delicious barbecue lunch we ate after church at Goode Co. I highly recommend that place. I had an entire plate of jalapenos and some brisket, which hit the spot of filling my "Texas need".

Tejas Thanksgiving 2008

Thanksgiving 2008 - Lunch at Goode Co.