Best Mom in the World!

Here is another reason why I love my mom and why she is the best mom in the world...

S'mores:)

2008 Dixon Reunion

What a blast! Our 2008 family reunion was off the chart again this year. It was so good to see everybody and to catch up on what's going on in every one's lives.

The weather was good...The fish were biting...

The food was out of this world.

We even had a another family member born during the week (Preston Lee Butler). The Dixon family gets larger every year. God has blessed us in so many ways.

I'm so thankful for such a great family and I love them so very much.

Luckiest Dad in the World!

My girl's really went over the top showing their love for dad this year. I love my two daughters.

So proud of each of them and the wonderful young ladies they have grown up to become.

Amanda gave me a book I've been wanting to buy. I'm already enjoying reading it.

We had our traditional NY Strips cooked on the grill. They were out of this world.

I also enjoyed being able to watch the Nascar race. I'm a big Gibbs Racing Team fan, but it was good to see Jr. finally win one.

Happy 20th BD

Happy 20th Birthday Brittany!

So proud of Brittany and the wonderful young lady she is growing up to become. I really enjoyed our birthday breakfast tradition at Bob Evans. Gi and I took her to Mimi's for supper. The food was tremendous. Most of all I really enjoyed the Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake Gi made for her birthday.

I'm so thankful to have two wonderful daughters who love the Lord and are faithfully serving Him!

Easter Sunday

Really looking forward to Sunday. Easter is always a special day as we focus on one of the most important events in history; The resurrection.

The resurrection changed everything! Jesus, once and for all, conquered sin and death. We know now that we can have new life in Him.

This Easter after our church services, we will be visiting our family in Virginia. We will first visit with Gi's family, then we plan to go to a get together with my family. It's really convenient since the two are only about 20 minutes apart.

I hope you have a great Easter Sunday as well.

Guest Speaker

Wow, seems like forever since we have had an outside speaker for a Sunday morning service. I'm looking forward to having Mickey Creed here all day this Sunday. Mickey and his wife Barbara are truly two of the best people I know. They have a tremendous testimony and a great family; Anna leads Colonial's Music Ministry, Joe works for a Maryland law firm, and Tim is in law school.

Mickey and his family have had a huge impact in my life as well as our entire family. They started Colonial Baptist Church and have been the church's only pastor...near 30 years!

Preachers need preaching too! God has always used Mickey in speaking to my heart. I'm praying for another life changing moment this Sunday.

Mary Washington Hospital

Gi and I spent a fair amount of time visiting the hospital this past weekend. Both Gi's grandparents have the flu and were admitted Friday. They are in their mid 80's, but live a very active life. Being in the hospital is very frustrating for them. Papa was released Saturday. He's doing okay, but Gramma is still having some breathing complications. Sure would appreciate your prayers for them. I believe in prayer and the power of God to heal. I sure want to see them both well again.

Happy 67th Birthday

Just got home from spending a couple days with my mom. I always enjoy the Shenandoah Valley. We celebrated her 67th birthday. She is such a blessing. I thank the Lord for such a wonderful and godly mother. Got to go out for dinner, spend a couple hours shopping in the local Christian Bookstore. Mom really enjoys reading now that she is retired. She may be retired, but she stays very active in her church. I was really looking forward to going with her to their mid week prayer service. She has such a loving and caring church family. The pastor asked if I'd bring the message. When I'm away from our church I'd rather be on the listening side of the message...preachers need preaching too...but I really felt the Lord's leading and thought we had a great service.

Family Christmas

Really looking forward to the next several days.

Gi will run her last Bus route this afternoon...early dismissal. We will spend some time together this evening as we normally do on Friday evenings. Probably go out to eat and get any last minute gifts that we need to.

Saturday we will go to her grandparents home and enjoy a Christmas Dinner with her side of the the family. Sunday I get to talk about Heaven in the morning service. Monday afternoon we will go to my Sister's home to be with my family. Then Tuesday we'll enjoy Christmas morning with just the four of us. It's hard to believe Amanda and Brittany are 22 and 19, they have grown up to be such wonderful people.. I know that soon they will finish college and move in their own homes, so I really cherish these special occasions we can be together.

I'm so thankful for all my family and I so much look forward to spending some time with them this coming week.