sc07

I know it's been awhile since I posted last, but we've been at camp for the student ministries at ncc. sc07 (summer camp 2007) was incredible: heart change; great, freeing worship; good lessons; and awesome games. But best of all, we did it all to the glory of God. I've got over 500 pics that we took, but I won't be putting all of them up on this blog, though I plan to put a few select ones up. It was a great 5 days at PLNU (Point Loma Nazarene University) in San Diego, CA. It was at least 30 degrees cooler in SD than it was in Phx when we returned. Believe me, I love Phx and don't want to move away from my desert home, but it was quite nice to have a respite spiritually at camp and physically with the weather and beautiful ocean. I hope to get mon Amy's opinion on things up here, as well, but we are still trying to get back in the grove of life. We've had family here, as well. Misty & Melissa Sides, Amy's first cousins, have been staying with the Ogles for the last few weeks. It has been great to see them again and to be able to disciple Misty even more. She's got a desire for growth, and that's exciting. They leave today, so life might get back to normal soon, but it was a great time together, and Misty joined us at camp, too. Melissa will be with us next year, you can count on that. Overall, these last few weeks have been a blessing. Praise our God, for He is good.

good lookin' kid

play day

Aidan has really enjoyed the new softer balls that we bought for him (made of some type of foam). He's had some hard plastic ones that he loves to throw down on the tile and make lots of noise with, but these new balls bounce more and we can toss them back and forth (I use that loosely: mostly I toss to him and he tosses wherever he feels like). I am loving being able to play with my son. Having time at home during the summer is a great thing for me. I've wanted to have time for my family, and being a teacher allows me to do that. I am teaching summer school, but I am home by noon or soon thereafter so I still have plenty of time for family. Aidan and I were playing this evening and so I decided to take some pictures of his awesomeness and post them on the web. GO AIDAN!

Yesterday, Aidan had his first really big head-hitting experience. He was trying to crawl around with balls in each hand. Needless to say, he slipped and hit his forehead very squarely on the tiled floor. He then proceeded to cry (which he does not do very much). After a little bit, Aidan's forehead started showing signs of the injury: there was a patch of redder skin which was a little raised. I got to hold him and try to show that I had him and he was safe. It was kind of exciting to be able to comfort my son in that way, even though it was a painful experience for him. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be a father (now twice over) and to see my children already growing up some and having to deal with life. And I get to be a part of it! I am truly blessed. What a great God we serve!

kate, welcome

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