I've Been everywhere Man...

Southlake...
Austin...
San Antonio...
Plano...what a week!

I just spent some time in Texas on the Winter Movie Tour, and it sure was fun.
I traveled with Will and Cindy Cunningham, as well as Kay Holiday, and we were able to cover lot's of miles before we ended up back in Branson.

For me, showing the movies this year has been more fun than ever. Tim Oliphant (our video guru and reigning American Gladiator) has orchestrated the absolute best video I have ever seen kamp produce. It tells the story of our mission in a crystal clear way that makes me stand at the back of the room EVERY night and watch it over and over again. I never tire of seeing how Christ is lifted up and how He has changed so many lives over the years.

Families were great. The Chapman family hosted me in Austin. Their son Jake gave up his room for me and let me play with his 9 week old chocolate lab Lacy. Unfortunately, she dug into my backpack and started chewing my gum. I hope she can kick the habit before she gets too much older. She's a great looking dog.

Oh, by the way, let me tell you something you already know. Will Cunningham is just plain gifted. There is no other human being that I know that can do what he does. He is mega creative, mega talented, and mega kind. It's so fun to watch him sing, play, speak, entertain, and encourage.

I may just sign up for family kamp, and you should too. Spending a week with Will and Cindy could just change your life. I know it did mine.

Being on Movie Tour is awesome. Wish you could have been there.

Cold is Cool

I like winter. No, I hate winter.

I can't decide which camp I am in.

I like winter when I am not miserably cold. I like winter when I don't slide our suburban down the driveway and hit a tree. I like winter when I don't have to pay triple the cost on my electric bills that I normally do.

Does that make sense? I like it, but I hate it because all of those things have happened.

I like winter when school is cancelled and the kids spend more time at home. I like winter we you walk outside with fresh fallen snow and you can't hear a sound...it's beautiful. I like winter because I like hot chocolate and it gives me an excuse to drink lots...and I mean gallons.

Yep, what I am really saying is that I don't really hate winter, I secretly love it.

Mostly I like winter because it makes me think that summer is just around the corner. Winter makes me appreciate all those things I get to experience every summer at kamp: high humidity, sweating like there is no tomorrow, big gulps from the drinking fountain till I am bloated like a camel. Ahh, I can't wait.

I do like winter...I don't hate it. It's part of the cycle that reminds me spring and new life are just around the bend, and I get really pumped about that.

Fresh Start

As I look out my office window this morning, I can't help but to start dreaming about summer. Snow is beautiful, nice, and refreshing, but let's be honest, most of us get super excited about the summer months when the blob is full, the humidity is high, and the drinking fountains never shut off.

It's funny how once January 1st comes and goes, it feels like kamp is just around the corner. In fact, I start to get nervous. I fell like I am already behind. There is always so much to do.

I read the enrollment reports for Kwest this morning. Almost sixty kampers signed up for Kwest while I was gone for Christmas. Guys term 4, and Girls terms 3,4, and 5 are all full or close to full. That's good news that gets me motivated to start ordering more helium and balloons, some new basketballs, and some sweet wake boards.

It's crazy how fast summer will be here. Don't blink...the Uncles will be arriving sooner than we all think.

2010 is here. It's time for new adventures, new diets, new workout programs, and