The case of the missing blogger!

Yeah, that's me. I seem to have been pretty delinquent in keeping up with my blogging (or even reading my favorite blogs for that matter). Hopefully I will begin to do a bit better in the months to come. I really do enjoy writing things from time to time.

In other news, one of my favorite bands, Downhere, released their latest album last week on May 23rd. I'd strongly recommend that everyone check it out because it is perhaps their best music to date. I pre-ordered my copy weeks in advance and have been listening to it daily since it arrived last week. There are so many good songs that I haven't picked a real favorite yet but I'll get back here soon with a better commentary of the CD. Until then, keep on looking for the missing blogger! I may be lurking on a web site or blog near you!

Where in the world is Dale?

Wow, can anyone say "slacker" on posting here?! Man, you'd think I had other things to do with my time or something! I guess I should make an effort to post a bit more frequently. I can assure you there have been times I've thought "Hey that would be a good topic to blog about" but then my chance comes and goes and here I am over a month later. Oh well...

Anyway, for those of you who are interested in the Olympics here are some links to online info about the current games going on in Torino. I'd love to hear your thoughts on things so far, what sport you like to watch most, and who you're rooting for.

International Olympic Committee web site

Torino2006.org

NBC's coverage of the Olympics

CNN's coverage of the Olympics

Yahoo Sports Olympics News

ESPN's coverage of the Olympics

CBS's Sportsline coverage of the Olympics

And last but certainly not least, CBC's coverage of the Olympics (for all my Canadian friends). Enjoy!

The little man is here!

Brendan William, the fourth and final addition to my growing clan, arrived at 11:01pm on Jan. 4th. A week early, he weighed in at 9 pounds and 14.4 ounces and was 21 and 3/4 inches long but was not quite the largest among his sister siblings. Mommy and little man are doing fine.

Welcome 2006!

Wow, it has been over a month since I last posted a blog entry! A lot has happened in that time too. Where to begin....?

Well, I suppose I could start by saying "Welcome to 2006!" I hope everyone had a wonderful and happy New Year celebration and also a very Merry Christmas! Things are fairly good around my house. Everyone has remained healthy so far (even my middle daughter, Shannon, who has Cystic Fibrosis) so that's a blessing to thank God for. My wife and I are preparing for the arrival (any day) of our fourth and final child....a boy! After having three girls I'm ready for a change and God granted my wish for a boy! I love my girls though and wouldn't trade them for anything. Here's a pic of my little hoodlums from this December!

Breanna, our oldest, also turned 8 years old on the 30th. It doesn't seem like it's been that long ago that she was born but time does fly by.

December was also a "down" month for me personally. I lost both my grandfather (who passed away on Dec. 9th) and the band I've been a part of for the last three years (which broke up somewhere between Dec. 6th and Dec. 9th due to some internal relationship issues that I'm not completely understanding). So, in all honesty, I guess you could say that I'm hoping 2006 brings some better events, starting in this month of January. I know God is still watching over me and will guide, direct, and protect myself and my family as we journey forward in this life. I am also seeking His direction on what He wants me to do musically, because I still feel He wants me active somewhere in some type of public music ministry.

Well, I know this entry was fairly short after being gone so long but that's about all I have for now... except this link to share... Here's the entry for yesterday's "My Utmost For His Highest" reading for January 2nd. It's definitely a good read, especially for those of you seeking God's direction.

Have a great day and welcome again to 2006!