Chris Bishop

Today began with the reminder of my role as dad when Eden popped out of a dead sleep, and waddled over to where I was still dead asleep to inform me that she was awake and she needed to go to the potty RIGHT NOW! Following that the morning continued as Katie and I waited [...]

in the spirit of the snow day here are a couple of pics from our winter so far

boo at the zoo Originally uploaded by pastorchrisbishop Last night we went to Boo At the Zoo at the national zoo in DC. Katie, her mom, Eden and I went and had a great time trick or treating at the zoo. There were tons of places where we got candy, toys and learned about what [...]

  Hey come to the corn maze with MUMC and get lost with us.  We are going to Lawer’s farm corn maze. Cost is $5 and kids under 5 are free.  A flashlight, warm clothes and old shoes are a good idea.  Extra money for snack, and if you would like to do the pumpkin [...]

So for the past week or so, ever since last week’s clergy retreat on boundaries, I have tried something new.  I have been leaving my messenger bag with all of my work and laptop at work or just not bring it in the house.  not having my laptop in the evenings has allowed me to [...]

  As my Eden turns 2 years old, I have taken a moment to reflect on the things I have learned in two years of motherhood. Here they are: Babies go through more diapers than you think humanly possible, so always pack more than you think he or she could ever use. Never give your [...]

 Today’s USA Today reports that Ford Motor Company is unveiling something new, aimed at helping teen drivers practice safe driving.  MyKey lets parents configure one key as the teen’s. When the car is started with MyKey, top speed can be limited to 80 mph, and chimes can be set to sound at 45 mph, 55 [...]