Postcards from Florida, part 1

Darla & Keith visiting Southeastern University

This picture is for our son Andrew. Southeastern had all 12 of the disciples names in stone.

Enjoying our stay at "Barefoot Beach Resort"

Darla and i are in tampa bay right now . We are at a pirate parade where there are thousands of people. It is a balmy 80 degrees.

100 Degrees!

It's Saturday morning and I'm watching the weather channel. -29 degrees with wind chill warnings where I live. The meteorologist mentions that the place to be in the US right now is Florida, 70-80 degrees; that's a 100 degree difference. A slight smile of relief comes across my face. I'm in Orlando, Florida today, on my way to the Gulf Coast. I couldn't have timed this vacation any better. To my friends and family in Little Falls, stay warm, stay home (except for church tomorrow). Get under a nice, thick quilt and watch a movie.

Gotta go. I have an appointment with my wife. We'll be reading a book on the beach soon.

I will try and put a few pictures on my blog soon.

Do You Want to be Happier?

I recently read of a study that says "People who attend religious services weekly or more are happier (43% very happy) than those who attend monthly or less (31%) and seldom or never (26%). Pew Research has found this correlation to be consistent over the years. The same pattern applies within all major religious denominations". PWB 12/28/07

See you in Church!
Sunday in Rice at 9 AM
Little Falls at 10:30

Don't forget Wednesday night at 7. We have Bible Studies for girls, boys, teens and adults.

Candidate Matchmaker

This is an interesting way to find out witch political candidate for president best matches your views. Let me know what you think.

Celebrating Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Thompson's

We had a wonderful Christmas and spent some time at my brother and parents in Pine City. My brother and his family live on a beautiful lake and my parents are just across the street. We had a great time celebrating the birth of our savior and enjoying the outdoors.

Mark SnowmobilingAlyssa

Andrew

Darla

Keith

Kelsey

Mark playing football in the snow

Kelly (My niece) & Kelsey

Kelsey tackles Alyssa

Kelsey tackles Andrew (Defensive pass interference)

License to Drive!

I am officially old now. Well, maybe just older. Today my eldest son Mark took his drivers license exam. He passed. Congratulations Mark! I now have a chauffeur to help me run the kids around to all of their activities. Won't he be excited!