Need some last minute shopping ideas like me? I am usually the worst procrastinator at finishing up my Christmas shopping. I am actually ahead of the game this year, but I didn’t really start much before Thanksgiving! Why do I add this extra stress this time of year?? And now that there is just two…
Short legs & big hearts : Life with corgis
Thanks to the internet, corgis have experienced a resurgence in popularity (seriously, just cruise Buzzfeed for a slew of corgi-related material). Which is a good thing since they were considered to be near endangerment just a few short legs years ago. Now you will see all sorts of social media lit up with floofy bunny…
A 31 Year Old Man with 31 Observations about Gilmore Girls
When Gilmore Girls appeared on Netflix in its entirety, my wife, a GG mega-fan, asked me to watch the entire show’s run with her. I had seen bits and pieces o’er the years and had a fairly decent grasp of the quaint town of Stars Hollow, but I had never actually watched the entire show…
It’s Not Just a Kitchen
The other day, I was grilling out on the back deck. The contractor working on our kitchen had just left, Kara was sitting in the breakfast room, and the sun was fighting its way through the overcast clouds. All was quiet and a wave of peaceful contentment washed over me. I closed my eyes, took…
Trying to be a Christ follower among Christians
This is a blog post that I have been working on for…well…weeks. I keep coming back to it, deleting sections, adding more, pouring over my words tediously examining my intent. Needless to say, this has been a labor of love. Love. Love. Love. (you’ll get it in a minute) Sooooooooo…… Ask someone if they know…
What We’ve Been Up To Lately
You might be asking yourself what’s been going on with us or where have we been or maybe you couldn’t care less, either way I feel the need to share. We’ve been a little busy over the last year, so I’m sorry for the lack of postings! Here is a recap of what we’ve been…
Season of Thanks, Kara
Season of Thanksgiving #11 – My Wife God answers prayers. Long before I started dating my wife, I made a list of all the qualities I wanted in a woman. I was jaded and bit distraught. Had just come out of a serious relationship that I thought would last. So, I made a list. It…
Season of Thanks, Mr. & Mrs. Graham
Season of Thanksgiving #10, Tim & Cleo Graham For those that don’t know, Tim & Cleo Graham are James’ parents. During my 18 year friendship with James, his parents have been my second set of parents. And I’m not the only one who can say that. They make anyone who walks into their home feel…