Brandon, Keri and Eden Smith have been visiting at our house. Keri is holding Eden in the picture while Emma tries to figure out why the baby doesn't get down and play with her. She just kept offering her books and saying "hold it" and "get down."… more »

I'm preaching this sunday and next sunday, so I haven't had a chance to keep the blog fresh. If you're in the 64720 area, come on by ACC at 8, 9:30 or 11 if you want to hear. more »

After arriving in St. Louis on Wednesday afternoon we toured the Hudsons' lovely new house and settled in to our guest room. A big group of guys came to the Hudsons' Thursday night for Kevin's bachelor party. Friday night we watched fireworks by the… more »

We're home from our trip. I'll be back with more information and some pictures from our stay in St. Louis. more »

We arrived safe, sound and 90 minutes late at the Kirkwood Amtrak station. Our friend Kevin (above left) was waiting patiently there for us. Kevin is getting married in 3 days, which is one of the reasons we?re in town. Kevin brought us to Tim and… more »

I?m typing this on the train as we cruise through central Missouri. Each seat has an electrical outlet, so I don?t even have to use up the computer?s battery. So far we like traveling by train. It has several advantages over air travel. The seats… more »

In the morning Sara, Emma and I will be boarding a train and heading to St. Louis for a week-long vacation. I've got the digital camera packed, so I'll try and post some pictures and updates from our trip while we're there. If the train ride goes… more »