January 2012

Wow, it is almost March and we are of course behind on our blog by almost TWO months now. We did keep meaning to update but well we didn't...

Let's back track and talk about January for a minute.

We had an overall chill month. Heidi went from working 30 hours at the preschool she has been employed at for 3 years to 10 hours a week. She is with the 4 and 5 year olds in the preschool 2 room and it has been a great change for her both classroom and hour wise. Tastefully Simple has taken off in full force. January was a great time of adjustment to working from home and is grateful to have her home office space. On nice days it allows for walks with Moose and chats with the neighbors.

Kevin has been busy with work. The computer world never slows down it seems and we love that part of the business. Wednesdays are a favorite for both of us as Heidi joins him for lunch!

We have enjoyed time with friends; both our neighbors and great church friends. Our small group is studying Romans and it has been so powerful for us to be in the Word and memorizing scripture together. The friendships we have gained throughout the past couple years are so valuable in our current lives.

We had the opportunity to attend The Elephant Room this year.  James MacDonald, one of the founders of Harvest Bible Chapel, hosted the event.  The Elephant Room is a time when 7 pastors get together and just talk about issues in they are facing in the church and as pastors.  The idea is that we, Christians, all believe in the same God and the truth of the Bible, yet sometimes there are some differences.  If we are a family, we should get together and talk like family.  For more information, check out their website, http://www.theelephantroom.com/ or you can read more on Kevin's blog http://kgunnit.blogspot.com/2012/02/elephant-room-thoughts-quotes-remarks.html.

At the end of January we enjoyed our annual trip to Breckenridge. This was our 5th year to attend the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championship Viewing. We saw so many great sculptures, snowshoed, walked the town, and of course ate Happy Hour at our favorite local bar - Whale's Tail.