September 29, 2012

Saturday- Woke up at 5:30am and did course work until 6:15 when I had to go fix a boiler that had stopped working in the Oak Lodge. Returned to course work briefly before heading out to work at 8:00am.  Worked until 9:45, primarily in the office, before leaving work to coach a soccer game. Rode my bike over to the soccer fields. Lost game 3-0. Rode bike back home. Got back at 11:30am just as Sarah and the kids were heading out for the valley to deliver the stray cat we found to Nanny who wants it. I returned to work, makign progress toward  completing a newsletter for the camp. Sarah called in the afternoon to tell me that she had a flat tire in Pasadena. She called later to say that she had got a new tire and had arrived without further incident in the valley. At 5:30 I gave a tour of the ground to a prospective guest group. Left work at 6:30pm. Ate dinner in front of the TV. Also fell asleep in front of TV. Woke up at 1:30 am. Went for a walk around the grounds before falling back to sleep in my bed.

Dinner- Vegetable fried rice and a glass of water.

Devotions- I confess, to my embarassment, that I did not do my devotions today.

September 28, 2012

Friday- Dad's Birthday- Woke up at 5:30 am and did some course work before heading out to work at 8:15 am. Worked throughout the day, primarily in the office, and then as the group arrived (WHFMS ACCSC) out and about around the grounds. Left office at 4:30 but then was called back into service from 5-6:30pm and again from 7:30-8:00pm. After getting kids to bed I watched some TV until I went to bed at 11:00pm.

Dinner- Sandwich Buffet, Chicken and rice soup and a glass of water.

Devotions- Finished Old Testament yesterday. Began New Testament- Matthew Chapter 1.

September 27, 2012

Thursday- Took a day off from school work. Headed out the door to work at 8:00 am. Worked throughout the day, primarily in the office, before heading home at 4:30pm. Rode my bike over to the soccer fields to coach a soccer game at 5:00. We lost 3-0 to Team Kryptonite. After the game we went out to La Casita for dollar taco night. Ended up visiting with the Allens and the Whitneys while we were there. Invited both over for dinner on Monday and Thursday respectively next week. Watched TV for a bit before falling asleep on the couch. Woke up at midnight and went to bed upstairs.

Dinner- 4 veggie tacos and a tall glass of diet coke.

September 26, 2012

Wednesday- Out the door to work at 8:30. Throughout the morning I worked in the office making progress toward putting out a newsletter. In the afternoon I worked in the office and then reroofed a very small shed which houses the camp's street hockey equipment. Came home at 4:30 and helped get the house ready for LIFE group. Had a good sized crowd for the group- maybe 16?. After the kids went to bed I worked on manufacturing more placemats, and then watched a little TV. Went to bed at 12:15am, which is way later than normal.

Dinner- It was casserole night for the LIFE group so we ate a variety of casseroles and salads with various soft drinks and a brownie with ice cream for dessert.

September 25, 2012

Tuesday- Woke up at 5:30 and finished the book Breaking the Missional Code. Worked from 8-4, mostly in the office. Had soccer photos in the afternoon for Jack's and Lucy's team. Then got everybody in the van for a drive over to the playground where the camp's staff (Shirleys, Esparzas and us) were meeting for dinner and to debrief the summer. Good, productive meeting. Fell asleep on the couch after putting the kids to bed.

Dinner- Fried Chicken, Biscuits, green bean salad, and punch.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Monday- Day Off- Woke up at 6:00 am and did course work for an hour. Sarah took the older two down to the desert for a homeschooling field trip to the McCallum theater. Jack went to kindergarten as usual but Marin Campbell picked him up at noon. I kept Miles home with me. I spent the morning taking a proctored examination for one of my courses which Keith Shirley administered. I also wrote several "thank you" cards and sent out the final draft of the September Elder Team Minutes to the rest of the guys for approval. Sarah came home shortly after noon. I took the van to run some errands in town and then when I got back she loaded up the kids to go visit with the Fourroux's at the coffee shop. At 3:00 I drove over to the school to drop Sarah and Lucy off for Girl Scouts. Then back over to the school for Jack's soccer practice. Lucy's soccer team, which I coach, had their practice immediately following at 5pm. Bowden's Karate also at 5pm. After soccer/girls scouts/karate we came back home to a dinner Sarah had made in the crock pot. Watched the end of the Monday night football game and the movie Crimson Tide before going to bed at 11:30pm.

Dinner- Chili over rice with a glass of water.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Sunday- Up at 6:00am. Course work until approximately 7:30. Out the door for work at 8:00am. Settled up with the guest group at 8:30am. Church combined both services into a single gathering this morning at 10:00am for a special baptism service. Micah Hitchcock, Zach Fogle and a third man, Chuck, who just happened to be visiting the church that day were baptized. The new baptistry worked well. After church we were invited over to the Sanborns for lunch and football. Left Sanborns at approximately 2:00pm. After relaxing for a bit at home we loaded up and drove over to the park. Sarah packed a picnic dinner. Throughout the day I worked on and off on the latest batch of placemats. Lots of babies are being born here in Idyllwild, and I intend to give them as gifts. Fell asleep at 10:00pm.

Dinner- Crackers and Cheese, also with cream cheese and hot pepper jam with a seltzer water on the side. (Dinner was supplemented with a bowl of cereal before dinner.)

September 22, 2012

Woke up at 5:00 am. Course work until 7:30. Out the door for work at 8:00. Worked throughout the day, primarily in the office, although I also built campers a camp fire and dug out the gate which leads into the state park as recnt rains have left the bottom of that gate buried under two feet or more of sediment. Sarah called to say that a stray cat had shown up at the house, and that she had taken it in. I am opposed to keeping the animal. Left work at 4:15 to attend a barbecue at the McQueeney's house. They were celebrating their completion of the foster care courses they have been taking. They are excited about being foster parents. I felt challenged by their example. Came home from barbecue at approximately 7:45, put the kids to bed, and then fell asleep myself at 9:30pm.

Dinner- Hamburger, Spicy sausage, ships & salsa, salad, and an ice cream peppermint patty.

September 21, 2012

Woke up at 5:00 am. Course work until 7:30am. Out the door for work at 8:00 am. Worked until 4:00, primarily in the office. Newbreak women's retreat arrived in the afternoon for the weekend. At 4:15 Sarah and a bunch of her lady friends went off the mountain for a "ladies night"- sushi and shopping. Put the kids to bed. Watched TV and worked on making a placemat before bed. Fell asleep at 11:30. No idea what time Sarah got home.

Dinner- Leftover soup from last night with Oyster crackers and a glass of milk. (Aint no sunshine when she's gone.)

September 20, 2012

Woke up at 5:00 am. Did course work until 7:30 am. Went to work after grabbing a quick breakfast. Worked until 4:00 pm. In the morning and early afternoon I primarily worked outside going to the dump twice and some other maintenance stuff. Returned to the office in the afternoon. First soccer game of the season. My team, the Idylbeasts, lost to the blizzards 3-2. The team played well though. Watched a good chunk of the Giants vs. Panthers game before getting the kids to bed. Started reading "Snow Treasure" by McSwigan to Bowden and Lucy before bed.

Dinner- Chicken and vegetable soup with dumplings and a glass of milk.

September 19, 2012

Wednesday- Pay Day- Woke up at 6:00 am. Did course work before heading out to work at 8:00 am. Worked throughout the day, mostly in the office before heading home at 4:30 pm. Sarah and the kids went down to Hemet in the afternoon to do some shopping. LIFE group in the evening. Smaller group than normal, but still had 11, which made for nice discussion time. Finished reading "Understood Betsy" with Bowdne and Lucy before bed. Fell asleep at approximately 10:30pm.

Dinner- Chef Salad with Rosemary bread and chocolate cake for desert.

September 18, 2012

Tuesday- Woke up late at 7:30 am. Did no course work. Left for work at 8:00 am. Mostly worked in the office. Left work at 5:00 pm. After dinner we realized that we were all out of pull ups. Called around and ended up borrowing two from the Pritchetts. Paid bills and did the dishes before going to bed at 10:15pm.

Dinner- Golden Grahams and Rice Crispies mixed together with a glass of milk on the side.

September 17, 2012

Monday- Day off- Woke up early and did course work until 7:30 am. Made Jack breakfast and then got him out the door for Kindergarten. In the morning I took the car in for new brake pads at the Idyllwild Garage. They had it done by 11:00am. After picking up the van I paid a dental bill, and then came back home for lunch. In the afternoon I took all of the kids on a hike and Sarah got some alone time at the coffee shop. Jack had his soccer practice at 4:00pm. I coached Lucy's team at 5:00pm and Bowden had karate class from 5-6pm. After practice we zipped home because we had invited the Stepiens over for a late dinner. At 7:30 I remembered I was supposed to let the Bayer's dog out so I zipped over to their house. Duff watered and fertilized the front yard before I whistled him back inside. Then I raced back to the party. As always, loved hanging with the Stepiens. They ended up staying until approximately 9:45 pm. After getting the kids to bed Sarah and I stayed up past midnight watching a real life murder docu-drama on the ID channel about a Massachusetts Doctor who killed his wife. Fell asleep at approximately 12:30 am.

Dinner- Hamburgers, Honeydew Mellon, and a brownie for dessert.

September 16, 2012

Sunday- Woke up at 5:30 am and read two chapters of "Breaking the Missional Code" then fell back asleep and slept in until 10:00 am when Sarah woke me up for church. After church I watched football while Sarah took a nap. Chris Bayer brought over some basil that Katie had said she give to Sarah, and stayed for a brief visit in the afternoon. Afternoon was largely uneventful. Fell asleep at approximately 10:00 pm.

Dinner- Pasta dinner with honeydew melon and a glass of water.

September 15, 2012

Saturday- Worked throughout the day (8-5). In the morning I oversaw a service project with Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program Ministry (ACCSC). They spent two hours working on trail maintenance. Asamblea Cristiana Del Valle was here too. The conference's commission meeting as well as the camp's operations committee meeting was also held on the grounds. Busy day. Spoke with Dad for a bit over the phone in the afternoon. Went to bed at approximately 9:45 pm.

Dinner- Chicken enchilada casserole and a glass of milk.

September 14, 2012

Two groups, Asamblea Cristiana Del Valle and Increase the Peace (Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program) arrived in the evening. Worked throughout the day, 8:00 am to 5:00pm, primarily in the office. The Zimmermans came over for dinner at 5:30 and stayed for a nice visit afterward. Sarah and I both enjoyed visiting with them a lot. Sarah went over to visit with Katie Bayer late in the evening. I went to bed at approximately 10:30 pm.

Dinner- Spaghetti with homemade sauce, garlic bread, olives and milk.

September 13, 2012

Began the book "Breaking the Missional Code" in the morning. Also typed the minutes from the last Elder Team meeting. Worked throughout the day, mostly in the office. While home for lunch I received a call from the book store saying that "Snow Treasure" had arrived, which will be the next book I read to the kids once we are done with "Understood Betsy." Went home at approximately 4:45, hopped on my bike and pedaled over to the soccer fields behind the school for soccer practice. Had a good practice. In the evening I watched the final minutes of the Packers vs. Bears game before falling asleep at approximately 10:00pm.

Dinner- Pancakes with fruit and a glass of milk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Sarah had a dental appointment at 8 am to have a cavity drilled and filled. Went to to work after she came home. Sarah picked up Abbey White from pre-school and watched her until almost 3:00pm. Came home for lunch at 1:00pm and stayed to get the house ready for LIFE Group. I did a little work off and on throughout the afternoon. Had LIFE group from 6-8. Then I fell asleep on the couch watching a special about Tim Tebow on the NFL network.

Dinner- Tacos with Carrot Cake and 7-Up.

September 11, 2012

Although I had fallen asleep in my bed I woke up on the couch at 5:30 am. Not sure how I came to be sleeping on the couch. Finished writing an abstract paper for school. Then out the door to work. First Maranatha staff meeting of the off season. Worked throughout the day, primarily in the office (updating camp website), and came home around 4:30 pm. Walked over to the church, with coffee in hand, for an Elder Team Meeting at 6:00 pm. Walked back home following the meeting at 11:00 pm.

Dinner- Two Tacos, spanish rice, chips, salsa and a diet coke.

September 10, 2012

Met Jeremy Allen at the coffee shop for coffee from 7-8am. First day of homeschooling for Bowden and Lucy. Finished Missional Renaissance by Reggie McNeal in the morning. Rained throughout the morning, heavy at times. Folded laundry and spent some time with "Experiencing God" by Blackaby throughout the morning and early afternoon. Took a nap in the afternoon, and then headed over to the soccer field for soccer practice. Uneventful evening. Fell asleep at 10:30pm

Dinner- Chicken and vegetable soup, buttered bread and a diet pepsi.

September 9, 2012

Sunday- After settling up with the guest group I took Bowden and Lucy to the early service so we could be back home for the Redkins vs. Saints game at 10:00am. After church I watched the game while Sarah took the little boys to the second service. Redskins won! I am scared to hope they might actually be good this year. After the game I drove Candra Scering, Lacey Morris and Kortney Johnson back down to Hemet. They had come uo to work over the weekend. For dinner we all drove over to a new Italian Restaurant here in Idyllwild- La Montagna. Then we took the kids over to the playground to get some energy out before coming back home and putting them to bed. Fell asleep at approximately 10:45pm.

Dinner- Lasagana A Romana with a diet coke.

September 8, 2012

Woke up at 5:30 am. Course work before heading out the door for work at 8:00 am. Worked throughout the day, finally going home at 4:30pm. Went up to Town Hall at 10:00am for a livescan fingerprint check so that I could be cleared coach my Town Hall Soccer Team. Sarah watched the Campbell girls throughout much of the day, mais apres ils ont quitte chez nous Marin a decouvri les pous dans le cheveux de Emmy. J'ai achete des choses a la pharmacie comme une precaution, mais Je ne'ai pas trouve des pous sur Sarah ou les enfants. Blech! Sarah and I watched several episodes of Flight of the Conchords before bed. I went to bed at approximately 10:00 pm.

Dinner- Ate dinner at the dining hall, veggie lasagna, salad, and soup with milk.

September 7, 2012

Woke up at 6:00 am. Did an hour and a half of course work. Got Jack out the door to Kindergarten then I headed out for work. Went to the dump first thing and then opened up the camp for Bible Christian Fellowship, which arrived around noon. Worked throughout the afternoon, and finally left for home at approximately 5:00 pm. The Shirleys returned home today from a trip up north. Hung out with them for a bit in the afternoon, and heard about their trip. Sarah reported that she had talked for a while with Joel earlier in the day. Fell asleep on the couch around 10:00pm, but woke up sometime later and went up to bed.

Dinner- Pasta with the rest of Nanny's sauce, which we had frozen after her visit in August, some garlic bread and water.

September 6, 2012

Woke up at 5:30 am. Course work until 7:00 am. Out the door for work at 8:00 am. Worked principally on maintenance stuff in the morning and in the office during the afternoon. I coached my first practice for my Town Hall Soccer team. Kids are 6-8 years old, very silly, and a lot like herding cats. After practice, we went to dollar taco night at La Casita. After getting the kids to bed Sarah went over to Crystal McCaughey's house for a ladies night. I fell asleep on the couch. Sarah woke me up when she came home at approximately midnight and then I went up to bed.

Dinner- 4 Veggie Tacos, chips & salsa, and diet coke.

September 5, 2012

Woke up at 5:45. Course work until the house came alive. Got Jack out the door for kindergarten, then paid bills and straightened up the house. Lunch at the Hidden Village Restaurant. Got my hair cut in the afternoon. Spoke with John and Lisa R. Tate in the afternoon as well. They have plans to come out to CA this December. First LIFE group of the season in the evening. I love the group this year, and I am glad to have this to look forward to every week. After LIFE group Katie Bayer and Sarah went over to Marin Campbell's house for a bit. After I went to bed my stomach began to hurt so I came back downstairs and watched TV for a bit until I fell asleep on the couch.

Dinner- Pizza, Salad, banana cream pie and a diet pepsi on the side.

September 4, 2012

Woke up late at 6:00 am. Took a shower before riding bike over to coffee shop to do some course work. Read a chapter of McNeal's Missional Renaissance and hung out with Chris Bayer at coffee shop. Sarah and kids got back from Chico at 8:30 am. Miles pulled his diaper off and pooped in the van. Then he spread the poop everywhere. Sarah cleaned van and then drove Jack to Kindergarten at 9:15am. I gave Miles a rare morning bath. Miles promised he wouldn't do that again. Worked throughout the day finally coming home at approximately 4:15pm. Talked with John and Joel for a bit in the afternoon. Sarah had a girl scouts meeting at 5:30pm. Fell asleep on the couch at 9:45pm and slept there all night.

Dinner- Beef Stroganoff and Carrots with Milk.

September 3, 2012

Woke up at 5:30. Did course work until 7:00 am and then changed venue to the coffee shop for continued course work until 8:30 am. Worked in the morning and early afternoon. Philippine-Chinese Evangelical Church left today. Kevin Gilbert brought his Ukranian girlfriend, Olya, by to meet me. Invited them to stay for lunch, and had a nice visit with them. Enjoyed hearing her testimony and her enthusiasm for bringing the gospel to the orphans living in a Ukranian orphanage was infectious. Met with Jeremy Allen in the early afternoon to trade bikes. He had boguth a bike, but the frame was a tad too petite for him, and my bike, which I have taken to calling "the horse," is too tall. It hurts me to stop too soon. I hope he was happy with the trade. My new bike is beautiful. Beat the computer at chess for the first time on level 5. Spent the evening cleaning up around the house. Sarah called at 9:00 pm to advise me that they had reached Sylmar on their way back from Chico, but that she had decided to pass the night there rather than press on for home. Went for a walk before going to bed at 11:00 pm.

Dinner- Two Baked Potatos and a diet pepsi.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Woke up at 5:30 am. Did course work until 7:00 am. Out the door at 7:30 am for work. Ebenezer World Ministries left today. Went to church at 10:45 am. After church, ate lunch and took a quick nap before going down to work in the snack bar at 3:30pm. Worked in the office for a half hour in the evening before coming home for the day. Jeremy Teegarden came over in the afternoon to talk about the soccer team I'll be coaching through Town Hall. Went for a walk before going to bed 11:30pm.

Dinner- Rice Pilaf with steamed vegetables with a diet pepsi on the side.

September 1, 2012

Woke up at 6:00 am and did course work for two hours prior to heading out the door to work at 8:00 am. Busy day of work. Finished settling up with both groups at 5:00pm, but still had to work off and on throughout the evening with guest relations kinda stuff and bathroom upkeep. Fantasy Football Draft at 5:00 pm. Watched TV before going to bed at 11:00pm.

Dinner- Bowl of Multi-Grain Cheerios and diet pepsi.

August 31, 2012

Woke up at 5:30 am. Did course work until 8:30 am. At 7:00 am I went over to the coffee house to do my reading there. Left coffee house at 8:30 and stopped by yard sale at Idyllwild Inn on my way home. Worked throughout the day and off and on into the night as the guest groups arrived. The day was otherwise uneventful. Went to bed at 11:00 pm. I miss Sarah and the kids.

Dinner- A couple of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and a diet pepsi.