I’ve been delinquent in my posting again, so I figure it’s time for another personal update. It’s funny how owning a digital camera changes the way you record your life. The other night, I dumped the digi-cam onto my computer, all 200 or so pictures. It was then that I realized how far behind I am in telling the story of my life to those who are interested. (For the rest of you… Sorry. Deal with it.)

Back on March 5th, our youth drama group, The Bottom Line, had a landmark performance. They did an opening sketch for this year’s Disciple Now. The theme for DNow this year was the awesomeness of God. Youth Minister Bill asked me to put something together for that theme and the end result was a moving “reader’s theater” style piece that contrasted the real meaning of the word awesome with the way it’s been trivialized in the lingo of today’s youth. The performance was aw… um… it was really good.

On March 12th, Tammy and I experienced a real land mark. In preparation for my big trip to the Tetons in August, we met up with the rest of they guys from the expedition at Mineral Wells. It was the first time since Tammy’s rock climbing accident in 1999 that we successfully climbed live rock (that means climbing outside). We’ve been gym climbing since a few months after her accident, but phobias (mostly on my part) kept us from being comfortable on live rock, away from the safety of man made walls. It was a fun day and we both climbed really well. The other members of the expedition learned more about rope work and belaying. It was an all around success.

For the entire month of March, I’ve been making the drive to church (during rush out it takes about 45 minutes) twice a week to practice for our Easter musical, “Believe”. Due to casting issues, I handed over the director’s chair to Ron Buck (who did a fantastic job) and I took on the role of Pilate. Tammy managed all the back stage stuff, from costumes and props, to extras and make up. As usual, she was the glue that held the show together. (Thanks punkin!)

The week before a production is always pretty crazy, but with Ron directing, I didn’t have to be there every night. I got Monday off. *wink* We managed to get home before 11 PM all week, better than the Christmas show. Performances were on April 2nd and 3rd (yes, the week after Easter) and except for some minor tech issues, the shows were all perfect!

Spring has sprung, and Tammy and I are both eager to get outside. I managed to ride my bike to work once this week, but another cold snap has kept me from any more than that. My plan is to ride my bike to work everyday this summer. With gas prices retarded high and my trip coming up, I’ve got no excuse not to put the bike to good use.

This weekend is Tammy’s birthday. Not just any birthday, but the dreaded 30th! She has tried so hard to give me a hard time about being over 30 (to no avail). Now it’s time. *wink* Sadly, we’ve been unable to coordinate anything with our friends. Between folks hauling there kids to this or that and a others suffering through morning sickness, it’s just been impossible to put together the party Tammy deserves. (No! Tammy is NOT pregnant. Bite your tongue.) We are going to Six Flags with the Preeces on Sunday afternoon, but I’m pretty bummed that I couldn’t put together something better.

I think that covers the high points. Sorry for getting behind again. I shall strive to improve.