Today, my 9th grade son, Jacob was confirmed at church.  As we packed up the car to head to church, it began to snow.  At first surprised by an October 14 snow, I then smiled.  I remembered that God is full of surprises and that God has hardwired each of us full of surprises.  I do not know what the future holds for my boy, but I sure look forward to seeing what wonderful surprises he has to offer the world.

My boy Jacob with snowflakes in his tired eyes.

The Paulsen boys being reminded that Winter arrives on October 14 in Minnesota.

God surprising us with a piece of smiling confirmation cake.

Who knew that God would surprise the world by someday making this handsome 1980s confirmand into a good dad, fine baker, and owner of a pretty decent blog in his own little corner of the internet?  Surprise!