before and after

As mentioned in a previous post, last month was No-Shave No-Vember. Since, however, many of us grew attached to our beards we extended it into Don't-Shave De-Cember. I didn't quite make it. Not sure why, just got tired of having that beard. I had already passed the itchy and even the hurting stages of beardity, so it was not uncomfortable. I can't explain it, I just had to get rid of it. So, here are some pictures. I figure all three of you who look at my blog are interested in seeing them. They are cell phone pics so the quality is poor. 

BEFORE: (12/20/07)

AFTER: (12/23/07)

By 2008 I will shave it all off. Some are pushing to extend this celebration into what has been deemed as Manuary, but as for me it is plain ole January. 

I finished my final semester at Liberty! Not because I earned a degree, but because I am in process of transferring to NOBTS. I am excited because I just found out that I aced the final and my term paper for Systematic Theology II. I enjoyed the work of research that went into the project. 

We had a good Christmas, but it was busy. Laney is learning and beginning to understand the concept that God loves us and sent his son Jesus who was born of Mary. She was excited to talk about it and celebrate with us this Christmas. I think the fact the she gets presents when we celebrate Jesus' birthday helps to make it exciting.