Category Archives: Family

I just accomplished two hair cuts.  The only person who cried, more like whimpered, was Elam.  Yep, first real hair cut.  We used a 1″ guard and buzzed that boy clean.  What do you think?  Brian said, “Look, Elam has … Continue reading →

In lieu of a traditional Christmas letter, the techno-savvy Askers would like to say Merry Christmas via their blog. What a year! I was thinking of all of the changes we’ve experienced in a year: Elam was born 2 weeks … Continue reading →

If you spend 5 minutes in the Asker home, you’ll probably hear one of three things this Advent season: 1. Christmas music playing on the radio 2. Elam babbling, saying “uh oh” or the banal “eh eh eh” that seems … Continue reading →

I have sat down 3 times and tried to think of some funny stories, quotes from Calista or a snapshot of a day in the “life of an Asker” and have come up with a great, run-on sentence.  Instead of … Continue reading →

Just spent a great day trying to be thankful. Calista and I spent a few moments trying to talk about what thanksgiving actually is.  At our mealtime, we were all to share something we remember that would humble us, making … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:15 tells us that Jesus withdrew because the Pharisees were plotting to kill Him.  Thankfully our lives are not in danger (that I know of!) but I am struck by Jesus making a get-away.  Since moving to Duluth, I … Continue reading →