almost spring ramblings

I can't believe Aidan will be here in only 2 more months! Man, how time has flown. We had a 3D ultrasound last week that gave us some great pictures of Aidan. It was a surreal experience for me, 'cause I couldn't make the first ultrasound. It really hits you when you're actually there as it's happening: wow, I'm gonna be a dad!

Sarah's doctor says we've either got a big baby or she's a couple weeks ahead of where they thought she was. So Aidan could be born well before his original due date of April 27. As long as he's not born on 4-20, I'm happy. :)

One of the pastors of Artisan Church in Rochester (the church we'll probably go to when we move) talked about the importance of family oriented churches a few weeks ago, and it really got me excited. He made a good point that American families today are so divided with their busy schedules and interests: Jimmy has soccer practice, Dan has band practice, mom has this club, dad has this meeting, etc. And when it comes to church, unfortunately, the family gets divided once more every Sunday. But at Artisan, they wanted to be a unifying force for the family, a place where families could learn to worship together, where different agegroups could learn and grow together. It really makes us even more eager for the upcoming move.

When I've had free time outside work and school, I've been entrenched in Francis Parkman's France & England in North America series. It's a monumental history of the beginnings of America's colonization, leading up to the French & Indian War. It makes me appreciate the history and beauty of the NorthEast so much more. Already, I've got a list of places I want to visit sometime. At the top of the list are Quebec City ("the most European city outside of Europe) and Louisbourg, Nova Scotia (the home of the reconstructed 18th century French Fortress). My dad I are making tentative plans for a trip for next summer.

For my fellow beer lovers, go and pick up some Samuel Adams Double Bock while it's still available. Great, strong beer that'll warm you up real fast. Well take care and God bless everybody this Lent season.