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If you've read Lauren's facebook, you know that she has a new interest. His name is Dan. They have become an item. Of course, Greg did his Dad responsibility and had his talk with Dan before they could go out alone. We have known Dan and his family for quite awhile. Hordes of his family go to our church so we know the family well. He graduated with Nathaniel and has been to our house numerous times. Who would have ever thought he would be coming to get Lauren?! 
We had a great time at our monthly growth group in February. The Deal's hosted a murder mystery party that was set in the 1880's. We all dressed up for our parts and had great food, fellowship, and fun. This picture highlights all the pastors at FairCreek except for the Bieri's who were on vacation. What a great pastoral team!! (And yes, we can have fun and even pretend to be less than respectable people. I must say that we all played our parts well - I guess from experience!)
Becky - an author and the official murderer which we found out at the end of the game. In real life, Becky would be the absolute last suspect because she is a wonderful mother of three and a great wife and support to Rob.
Mike - a newspaper reporter (aka our Worship Pastor)
JoAnn - the School Teacher (aka a real teacher and wife to Mike)
Me - a Sharpshooter (aka Greg's wife and best supporter)
Sharon - the town doctor (aka Jim's wife and terrific helper)
Greg - the Mayor (aka our Senior Pastor and wonderful husband to me!)
Rob - the Village Blacksmith (aka our Pastor of Children and Families and Missions)
Jennifer - the Saloon Keeper (aka wife to Aaron and mother of 4)
Aaron - the banker (aka our Pastor of Administration and Connections) He was a great host. 
Jim - the Indian Chief (aka our Pastor of Seniors) He was very good in his role!
Kim had her wedding shower two weeks ago. Lauren, Jacqui, and I went to Jenera, Ohio, to Kim's church. We only got lost twice and were 20 minutes late - not good for the mother of the groom. We had a good time and the food was great. Kim has a lot of relatives!
Kim likes to open presents and she sure had a lot to open at her wedding shower. I think they have enough to get them started. Nathaniel got his coffee maker and coffee grinder. It doesn't take a lot to make him happy!
The Blizzard of '08 - we are NOT happy.
For people who don't like snow, winter, or cold weather, we are living in the wrong place! 
We are pretending that this isn't really happening. It has been snowing since 8am yesterday. We have been under a blizzard warning since yesterday afternoon. It is supposed to stop today around 4pm. We already have about 14 inches. Enough already!
Merry Christmas from the Trout family! I'm posting this blog on January 1st - I'm a little late because of Greg's unexpected surgery. The entry is long but I think I'm finally caught up. I promise not to wait so long between posts! Anyway, our prayer for all of you is that 2008 brings about a lot of chances to share the light of Christ. Greg has been encouraging our congregation to be looking for opportunities to make a difference in someone's life, so we hope you will also have those opportunities.
Greg makes breakfast on Christmas morning - his famous French toast. This year we finally got an electric griddle which cut his cooking time down considerably. Incidentally, I believe this is the last picture of Greg where he still has his gall bladder. The very next day he had his attack - I'm thinking his French toast put him over the edge!
Micah got an I-home for his I-pod which comes with an alarm. I sure hope this works for getting him up in the morning. Nothing else seems to make him want to move.
He's worse than Nathaniel.
On Christmas Eve we open one present. I got to go before the kids this year! (I really just put this picture in because I wanted you to see my new blouse! Isn't it pretty?)
I think Kim was worried about Nathaniel's ability to buy the right presents. After she had opened a couple of boxes she said, "Nathaniel, you really do listen!" It was pretty funny. In this picture, he had wrapped up a pair of boots in separate boxes. He wanted her to think she got a lot of loot!
Greg got a Marshall helmet for his desk in his office. His office is becoming quite
the showplace for Marshall paraphernalia!
Lauren's favorite present - the complete set of Harry Potter DVD's. She would have
been very disappointed if Santa hadn't come through on that.
Micah and I both got each other the books we wanted. Greg wouldn't buy it for me because of the title. He didn't want to take the chance that I would ever use that against him!
Micah is ready to go out on the town to the Winter Dance for Muse Machine (the organization that is producing "Peter Pan") Excuse his red eyes - my fault.
The following pix are from our staff/elder Christmas party. We had loads of fun eating, playing reverse charades, and even cleaning up. Yes, guys can wash dishes! We serve with a great group of people. We are blessed at FairCreek and can't wait to see what God is going to do in 2008.
Sandy (the one standing) was my marathon walking partner. Her husband, Matt,
serves on the Finance and Building Teams as well as being a former elder.
Clint is our youth pastor.
Steve and Colleen Thorsen - Steve has a great cancer survivor testimony.
They are fun to be around.
Mark and Paula Kordic are such a sweet couple. Mark also has a great
cancer survivor testimony.
Pastor, Clown, Santa - Greg wears a lot of different hats! I think this one is my favorite.
Merry Christmas from the "Little FairCreek PK's"!!
We made a mess baking, but it was fun! It's been awhile since I had little kids in my
kitchen and now I remember why! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Lauren is great with the kids. She fixed her work schedule so she could bake with them.
They all run up to her at church - it's really cute.
Kenzie couldn't wait for her turn!
Eli was our only boy baker. He did a great job!
Jessica may be the youngest, but she was not about to be left out. Miss Lauren - her teacher - helped her.
Abbi, Alanna, and Jenna were taking turns rolling out the dough for gingerbread men.
Our December was quite busy - hence the reason for so long of an update. We started with the PK's coming over to bake cookies! We had so much fun. I think they ate as much as they decorated, but there were no reports of any tummy aches - amazing! We love you guys. Can't wait to do it again.
If you've read Lauren's facebook, you know that she has a new interest. His name is Dan. They have become an item. Of course, Greg did his Dad responsibility and had his talk with Dan before they could go out alone. We have known Dan and his family for quite awhile. Hordes of his family go to our church so we know the family well. He graduated with Nathaniel and has been to our house numerous times. Who would have ever thought he would be coming to get Lauren?! 
We had a great time at our monthly growth group in February. The Deal's hosted a murder mystery party that was set in the 1880's. We all dressed up for our parts and had great food, fellowship, and fun. This picture highlights all the pastors at FairCreek except for the Bieri's who were on vacation. What a great pastoral team!! (And yes, we can have fun and even pretend to be less than respectable people. I must say that we all played our parts well - I guess from experience!)
Becky - an author and the official murderer which we found out at the end of the game. In real life, Becky would be the absolute last suspect because she is a wonderful mother of three and a great wife and support to Rob.
Mike - a newspaper reporter (aka our Worship Pastor)
JoAnn - the School Teacher (aka a real teacher and wife to Mike)
Me - a Sharpshooter (aka Greg's wife and best supporter)
Sharon - the town doctor (aka Jim's wife and terrific helper)
Greg - the Mayor (aka our Senior Pastor and wonderful husband to me!)
Rob - the Village Blacksmith (aka our Pastor of Children and Families and Missions)
Jennifer - the Saloon Keeper (aka wife to Aaron and mother of 4)
Aaron - the banker (aka our Pastor of Administration and Connections) He was a great host. 
Jim - the Indian Chief (aka our Pastor of Seniors) He was very good in his role!
Kim had her wedding shower two weeks ago. Lauren, Jacqui, and I went to Jenera, Ohio, to Kim's church. We only got lost twice and were 20 minutes late - not good for the mother of the groom. We had a good time and the food was great. Kim has a lot of relatives!
Kim likes to open presents and she sure had a lot to open at her wedding shower. I think they have enough to get them started. Nathaniel got his coffee maker and coffee grinder. It doesn't take a lot to make him happy!
The Blizzard of '08 - we are NOT happy.
For people who don't like snow, winter, or cold weather, we are living in the wrong place! 
We are pretending that this isn't really happening. It has been snowing since 8am yesterday. We have been under a blizzard warning since yesterday afternoon. It is supposed to stop today around 4pm. We already have about 14 inches. Enough already!
