Shout to the Lord on American Idol

Was anyone else as surprised, moved, choked up, encouraged, and in awe as I was when I heard the American Idol contestants singing "Shout to the Lord" on the show tonight - the name Jesus and all?

I know they sang it last night as part of their Idol Gives Back show, and they apparently sang "My Shepherd" instead of "My Jesus." (We didn't get to see it). Tonight they sang it again though, and they sang Jesus this time.

It was a crazy moment that I almost couldn't believe was really happening. It was similar to when you see someone you know on TV. I didn't know whether to be skeptical and cynical or completely in awe because Jesus was being openly praised on one of the most popular shows on television. I felt like Jesus was on the stage for all to see.

I am curious as to what others thought??

Thank You Kansas

Thanks to the sweet game Kansas played Saturday night and the incredible comeback they had tonight, I was able to come from behind to win our church's March Madness tournament bracket contest. I was in sixth place going into tonight's game. I was the only one who picked Kansas though. It was close, but they pulled it off. Thanks guys for giving me the opportunity to tell everyone that I knew exactly what I was doing when I filled out my bracket! (I know...I know...it was all a guess - but just for a moment I can pretend)

Florida Trip 2008

One week ago we were enjoying the Florida sun and sand at Siesta Key. We had a great vacation - thanks to Jeff and Holly for letting us stay with you. We always have a blast with our family!! It was rough leaving the warm weather, ocean, and all the green and color. We are refreshed though and glad to be home. We are already looking forward to going back next year! It's crazy to think that next year we will have Elias with us for the trip!! Enjoy some of the pictures from our trip.

The van ride home.

Beautiful skies.

Jeff trying to show he is farther along than Natalie (his stomach hurt after sticking it out like that).

Sunset at the beach.

Sunset at the beach.

Dinner at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar.

Beach volleyball.

Playing cards during Guys Night.

Drinking ranch trying to recover from the blazin wings we ate as part of Guys Night.

Dinner at BWW's for Guys Night.

Enjoying the beach.

Dinner at Philippi Creek.

Our annual picture with the turtle.

Jeff getting eaten alive.

Goofy Faces.

Dinner at Philippi Creek.

Carrabbas - delicious!

Joel and his friends.

Dinner at Carrabbas.

Nicole and her friends.

The yard behind the condo.