Welcome....Finally!

Well, we finally got around to establishing a family blog. I still do not understand the term blog but I know that Laura was really excited about starting one with my little "buddy" on the way, so here we are. Just to catch you up on the goings on of our life... in June of this year we had the amazing opportunity to serve on a short term mission trip with some members of our church, Lakeview Baptist. We traveled to Chiquian, Peru, high in the Andes mountains of South America, to teach conversational English to the Quechua people. Throughout the course of the week we shared the Gospel message through the use of a translator. We were truly grateful that the Lord God allowed us to participate in this experience. I am actually planning a return trip to Peru this coming January. Can't wait!
Two days after returning from Peru we flew to Alaska for an annual meeting of the Association of Consulting Foresters. This trip lasted 8 days and while there we were able to mix in 4 days of sightseeing. Our favorite part of the trip was the train ride through the Chugach Mountain Range from Anchorage to Seward with a follow-up boat ride along the Seward coast viewing whales and sea lions.
Since our return from these amazing travels we have been blessed to experience the excitement of becoming parents. We are due to meet our son this coming March, but to Laura and I it seems ages from now. I know I know, some of you who are already parents are chuckling at what YOU know is to come that WE are oblivious to. That's okay, I'm still really excited about meeting my son! I know our three girls (Liz, Kayt, and Covey) will be somewhat in awe of this new "puppy" we will be bringing home.... JUST to clarify for those who do not know us our "girls" are two Brittany Spaniels and one German Shorthair. They are our best buddies and the best three hunting partners that I have. Knowing myself, there will probably be a whole section of this blog devoted to my upland hunting travels. I try to take alot of pictures from each hunt.
That catches you up to the first part of November 2008. Keep Laura and our son in your prayers as we have our monthly doctor's appointment tommorow. Pray specifically that our son will continue to grow healthy and strong and that Mommy will continue to progress in a positive manner. In Him- Joseph