This morning, Joli and I got up, did a Pilates workout, had devotions and got the kids ready for the day. actually, Joli did most of the “getting the kid ready.” ) sprayed for ants and worked on some real estate ideas I have been thinking about lately.

At about 8:45, we drove up to Poway to meet our dear friend Patrick Crais and his new fiancé, Melissa. we met them at Starbucks and then carpooled up to Julian! Joli and I have been praying for a godly wife for Patrick for a very long time. It is funny: Patrick is 36 years old, and some would wonder if he would find a wife or why it was taking so long! However, God is sovereign and was preparing a godly woman just for my brother. Melissa is around 23, and God saved her for Patrick! I am so excited!

Anyway, we drove to Julian, walked around the little tourist town and drove back to San Diego for a very late lunch. As we were leaving, I realized we were carrying a stolen piece of merchandise. Our precious son had grabbed a $25 angel hallmark statue and put it in our stroller. I quickly ran back and put it back without trying to explain what happened. Then when we returned to our final destination back in San Diego I found another stolen item! It was too far to go back, so now I’ll just have to mail a check for $6.00 and keep the “ginger spice lemonade mix!” Yummy!