Rock the Universe Weekend

I just finished up another Rock the Universe weekend at Universal Studios Orlando. It was a fantastic weekend on several levels. First, the students and Junior Sponsors we brought were wonderful. No problems, no missteps, and everyone got along (or at least they hid it from me if they didn't). Second, the concert lineup included some of my very favorite artists: David Crowder Band, Casting Crowns, Toby Mac, Jeremy Camp, and Third Day just to name a few.

Most importantly of all, I got to spend a lot of time with my Bride. My favorite moments of the weekend were those times when I walked hand-in-hand with Peggy without having to say a word. You see, words do not adequately describe the depth of love I have for my Bride, and getting to spend time alone with her in the midst of crowds, or just walking around the parks...well those are my favorite times!

Make no mistake about it, the DCB concert was a blast. We stood with Jimmy Adams and "got rowdy" with DCB on Friday night. It was an amazing time of giving God the glory. Saturday evening's Casting Crowns concert provided the inspiration for my Sunday morning devotional message to our students (see my devo blog at Speaking Blountly for those details. Getting to see a bit of Pure NRG, and Plumb in concert yesterday was fun, too. Riding some rides at Universal we had never tried before was a hoot. Props to the Jimmy Neutron and Disaster rides.

However, my favorite times of the weekend were those quiet, hand-in-hand times with my Bride. No contest!

I Love My Wife and My Life!

I got to spend Labor Day not only taking care of some yard work, and attending the church picnic, but I got to spend a big part of the day with my Bride. I sat with her at the picnic (a rarity to be sure), and after we came back home, we slipped into our bathing suits and lounged in the pool for a couple of hours. I am so blessed to be married to Peggy, and I truly do relish every moment I get to spend with her. I know that she often feels like she gets my "leftovers" and while that is sometimes the case, it is never my intention.

So, please let it be known to all the World (Wide Web): I Love My Wife and I Love My Life!

Thank you Peggy for putting up with me. You are God's second greatest gift to me (after my salvation in Christ).

Birthday Feast

Okay, so yesterday was my physical birthday. I have a habit of truly downplaying this day, because I really don't get all that excited about it. Last night, Peggy reminded me that it is a big day, because it is the day that God brought me into this world. Touche, my Bride. Point well taken.

Nevertheless, my "Birthday Celebration" was at Taco Bell (my choice), and my Birthday Feast is pictured above - a Volcano Nacho! The fact that Peggy, Ian, Emily, Dad, Turtle, and Chancho were with me, made the celebration! Being surrounded by the people I love is all the gift I needed, and I got exactly what I wanted!!

We spent the evening watching Tim Hawkins do his "I'm No Rock Star" comedy video because Chancho had not see it yet. Oh, Tim Hawkins makes me laugh.

I am the most blessed man on this planet. I have my salvation in Jesus Christ, I am married to the most beautiful woman alive, have fantastic children who love Jesus, and my Dad is with us. What more could I possibly desire? Nothing. Thanks to all who made my birthday a beautiful celebration!