Discourse from babes

Who knew that a mere passing of a policeman disbursing a ticket to some wayward driver could inspire a 15 minute discourse? Driving home from Family Night at church we see the familiar red and blue lights in the midst of confronting the offending driver. We got the usual "why did the policeman stop that car?" To which we dutifully replied "because he was probably driving too fast and that is his job". In the minds of children, the simple answer is just not enough. How do you convince the 3 and 4 year olds that the car lights behind us are not those of a policeman after us? We got "mommy are you driving too fast and is that policeman going to catch us. The entire 15 miles ride was filled with questions and discussion about policeman giving tickets. Can you imagine our relief when the car behind us turned off? The boys were finally convinced that we weren't going to be pulled off to the side of the road for speeding.
We have had a number of deep theological discussions with Kyran about God with all of the usual why this and thats. He is a deep thinker. Perhaps he will be a preacher some day or at least a negotiator. That boy can talk your socks off.
Today's discussion centered around the Last Supper and Communion. We got the whole version Kyran style including someone getting his ear cut off. When we told him that Peter was involved with the incident, he quickly asked "Peter Pan?". What is left to say??

Wildlife

Ok so I know it's not Alaskan big game, but there is wildlife in Kansas. So far since arriving here, I have seen numerous small four legged varieties such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks, some unidentifiables and three deer. I confess, the above mentioned are hmm.... roadkill but wildlife nonetheless. I don't believe there has been a day that I have driven to town and have not seen some kind of poor creature on or about the highway. So far the only living creatures I have seen were four deer bounding across a lawn just off of the highway. They were large deer by the way. I know there are skunks not far away as their pungent odor is often in the air and I am not to anxious about having any encounters with the little striped critters. One thing that I found a little surprising is that there are pelicans here on our little lake. I wasn't quite sure about it until one flew quite close over my car while I was driving. Pelicans for sure. How far are we away from the nearest ocean? Well I guess that just goes to prove God has a sense of humor or He wants to make it seem like I am close to the ocean. Who knew I would go to Kansas and see pelicans??

The Greening

Ok so March came roaring in like a lion. I am pleased to announce that I believe winter is officially over. While it is still a bit chilly on some nights, the days have been wonderful. The other day it was actually around 70 degrees. Yes folks, read it and weep. I have planted strawberries and we are getting excited to plant the already started watermelon, pumpkins, cantalope and other veggies. Some are outgrowing their little pots and want to be put into the ground. In the past week while driving to town, we have noticed the fields are turning green. I always thought of Kansas as a little barren and definitely brown. However, in this area, there to be a fair amount of farming and hay growing. So I was wrong at least for now. Perhaps by the end of summer, things will be various shades of tan and brown but for now, the green of spring is coming forth. People have started working in their yards and raking up all the leaves from fall. (Great mulch by the way). So spring has sprung and the sun in warm upon our faces. Have I mentioned that I don't miss all of the rain??

Weather

Upon looking outside this morning, all I can say is ugh! We have had beautiful weather this week, warm, spring-like, you know the kind everyone wishes they had at this time of year. I was out raking out leaves from flower beds, planting some strawberries and just enjoying the sun. Last evening we had a wonderful lightning show, the kind that usually comes with the hot weather in this part of the world. This morning however, we wake up to the sound of snow plows and look out on a winter wonderland. Do I have to say this does not exactly make my day? Talk about drastic changes in temperatures! Yesterday we were out in shirt sleeves and today we are in our woolies! Ahh such is life on the plains.