An overview of the last few weeks

WOW.  A lot has happened since my last post.

Since I don't want to overwhelm everyone with all the details (including myself), I decided to give a brief overview of the last few weeks' events.

1. I am currently eating a chocolate bar that was sitting in my cabinet with all my baking ingredients, and it tastes funny...like baking ingredients.  Blast.

2. Ben was on a mission trip for a LONG time (as in 10 honking days).  Caleb and I had visits from my dad, Auntie Becky (Ben's sister), Ben's mom, and Uncle Jim & Tailor.

3. Mom K (my mother-in-law) came for a few days and blames me for HER going through a red light.  Can someone ever MAKE you go through a red light if they are in a seperate car? I think not. She also claimed that I was the worst person to follow ever.  All I can say is... RUDE!  (I'm trying to get a rise out of her... =) )

4. We did a lot of scrapbooking. ....and laughing together.  Also, I tried to make annoucements like this... "Caleb, you have a dirty diaper.  I think grandma wants to change you".

5. I went to my parent's house for the rest of the week while Ben was gone and saw Uncle Alan!  We painted.  I'm a professional now.  Let me know if you need help-- although, due to all my experience, I charge high.

6. After Ben came home from the mission trip, we went to my parents house (Ben had a board meeting).

7.  I told an amazing joke at coffee time.

    Me: spell SHOP
 Them: (carefully) ..... S.....H......O....P
    Me: What do you do when you get a green light
 Them: *long pause* ...STOP
   Me: NO!!! A GREEN light.

Ah, it's the most beautiful joke ever.

8. We went to Wisconsin this past weekend because the whole Kappers fam would be there.  It was fun!  Although, we played a horrible game where I spent the majority of the time in jail....  You can't win when you're in jail, and games aren't fun if you can't win.  No, I'm not competitive, why?

This is Ben and Caleb hanging out on the patio at the Kappers' house.  Don't I have a good looking family?! =)

9. In Wisconsin, Ben claimed that he knew "everything" (well, Jim said he did, and Ben agreed).  I then asked him to name Job's three friends. He couldn't.   Then, I told another awesome joke to try and give him a hint. -- Who is the shortest man in the Bible?  Bildad, the SHOEhite.  (get it? Thanks, Auntie Pat)  Anyway, that's one of the friend's names.  See the book of Job for the other 2. Fine, I'll just tell you.  Eliphaz the Temanite, and Zophar the Naamathite.

10. I'm teaching our women's Bible study come October and want ideas of good books to study.  I'm considering using Jerry Bridges' book, "Growing your Faith", but am not sure I want to go with it. This is for older women with high school aged children (for the most part), or with children out of the house, and some widows.  Keep that in mind.  Seriously, I would like suggestions.

11. I'm currently reading "Entrusted with a Child's Heart" by Betsy Corning.  It's pretty good so far.  It's only like 500 pages.  I know, it seems crazy, but I need all the help I can get =)

12. Why is Caleb playing in his crib right now?  I need sound proof walls.

That's all I've got.

-Melanie