I’m always thankful when the Christmas decorations are back safely in their boxes and put away in the garage.  It’s…

Many years ago, I traveled to Israel.  We visited the Dead Sea, the Jordan River.  We saw Jericho and Nazareth. …

The day after Christmas is always one of the hardest for me.  Much fun and much food make it hard…

Stopping to kiss his new Oars while standing under the Mistletoe, Ben shows that special relationship between a man and…

The competition ended badly.  Last year our gingerbread home was fantastic.  This year, home was less than livable.  Once the…

From the entire Austin Family, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!  

Valarie asked that I only take GOOD pictures of her this year.  For some reason, she thinks my photography skills…

The Austin Household celebrates Christmas the same way every year.  We go to Christmas Eve services, eat a wonderful meal,…

After my recent visit to Washington, I’m back in the grove and starting from the top.