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13 Years on the 13th

June 13, 2011 in Personal with 2 Comments

Today we celebrate 13 years together. There is so much that I’ve learned in the past 13 years as it relates to living with and loving this woman that is my wife. Here are 13 Things I’ve learned over the past 13 years with my wife.

  1. Wouldn’t want to share a bathroom with anyone else. Even if I only get 10% of the counter space for myself.
  2. Laundry will just not ever be caught up with. Ain’t gonna happen, but I don’t mind at all.
  3. Being right is overrated. Being civil isn’t.
  4. It’s always more fun with her there, and always more lonely when she’s gone.
  5. A surprise Diet Coke in a big cup will always make her day better.
  6. Sitting quietly through girl movies is always better than making fun of them loudly.
  7. A small gesture means a lot with 3 (and sometimes 4) kids in the house.
  8. Funny things are more funny when she’s laughing with me.
  9. She will always laugh first when I’ve hurt myself in an accident. I’m learning to accept this unique way of dealing with bodily harm.
  10. Asking forgiveness is the greatest marital tool in the marriage toolbox.
  11. Holding hands is always worth the inconvenience of a sweaty palm.
  12. Having her to talk with me through life’s changes and ups and downs; is one of my favorite things about her.
  13. The ability to count years and years that we’ve been together is something I’ll always treasure!

Movies to Share with Your Family

July 20, 2010 in Links, Personal with 6 Comments

Our family is a movie watching family.  We regularly watch movies together as a family night activity, all gathered on the couch.  We always talk about them when they are over, and sharing the movie watching experience with my kids is one of my favorite family-time activities.  I’m that sappy Dad that cries in the opening scene of UP!, and got some dust in my eye watching the final scene of Toy Story 3.  I love movies!

One of the fun things Starr and I have done is share the favorite movies of our childhood with our kids.  We’ve watched Swiss Family Robinson, a censored-version of the original Karate Kid, and tried unsuccessfully to introduce Star Wars (they like the fight scenes, but can’t get into it.)

So recently CinemaBlend.com listed the 20 Must See Movies to Share with Your Kids. Their list is exhaustive, and includes some great hits from my generation and past, as well as some not-yet-released to DVD movies.

So after looking at their list, what would you add?

It’s December Baby!

December 2, 2008 in Personal with 2 Comments

Last night we decorated the tree, and now the living room is aglow with the Christmas lights. As we countdown our Advent Calendar this year, I thought I’d share some of what we are doing as a family to fully worship Christ this Christmas.

  • As a family we are participating in the Advent Conspiracy. Our church is going through it as well, but as a family we are making it very intentional this year. Have you seen the video?
  • We’ve usually bought our kids 3 gifts each for Christmas. (We’ve use the 3 gift & 3 wise men angle.) However this year we told our kids that we are letting them give away one of their gifts. We’re having each of our kids make a donation to Living Water International. We spent time at dinner talking about those that don’t have water, and how this Christmas we are going to be a part of helping them get clean water. So it’s two gifts a piece for them, and one gift a piece that will be given to someone who really needs it. …and don’t shed a tear for my mistreated children, the gifts from grandparents and extended family will more than leave them with fun things on Christmas!
  • We are making a very intentional effort to make things for those family members that live outside of Lubbock. Yes, make things. With our own hands. Using our brains. Watch those mailboxes, because we’re filling them up!
  • Our church and outreach center does a yearly “Christmas Blessing Day” and we’re going to serve as an entire family. At the Blessing Day we distribute food, presents, and many other goodies to those in need of something a little extra this Christmas. All 5 of us, from me to my 3 year old daughter will be serving drinks and cookies to those in attendance. I real-life family service project!
  • We did Advent for the first time last year, and it seems more and more are reintroducing themselves to a sacred tradition. We’ll light the Advent candles, read scripture together, and most importantly try and create deserved anticipation towards the birth of our saviour.
  • Finally we will be celebrating Christmas in the ever fun way of watching Christmas movies. Don’t know what to watch? Check THIS out! We’re even planning a Polar Express Family Night in a few weeks.

Take That Computer User

September 1, 2008 in Links with 0 Comments

In honor of Labor (or un-labor) Day I present the following office computer revenge! The Wrong Door is a new sketch show set in a parallel universe where the special effects you see in the movies and on TV are part of everyday life. Coming soon to BBC Three.

My Wife Has a Big Brain

August 29, 2008 in Personal with 4 Comments

Let me tell you about this wife of mine. A few nights ago after the kids headed to bed, and it was way past our own bedtime we headed to the bedroom. I closed the door and turned out the lights and then……get your mind out of the gutter……we somehow got into a conversation about the music and movies we grew up on. Somehow that conversation led to me making some song requests from days long ago, so I could see if she still knew the words.

Let me just tell you that this woman of mine has a sick mind for memorizing 1980′s movie love songs. She sang every verse and chorus from just about every Whitney Houston song (Where do Broken Hearts Go?, I Believe Children are the Future, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love for You, Didn’t We Almost Have it All, and etc, etc, etc) , songs from Cyndi Lauper (True Colors, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Time after Time) threw in a few Bangles (Manic Monday, Eternal Flame, Walk Like an Egyptian), and topped it off by singing favorites from Karate Kid (Glory of Love) and Top Gun (Take My Breath Away.)

We even got in an argument over which Karate Kid movie takes place in Japan. Which I won, because all true Karate Kid lovers know it was Karate Kid 2 and not Karate Kid 3! She kept fulfilling my song request for well over an hour, and when I woke up in the morning I found myself singing…

“I am a man who will fight for your honor
I’ll be the hero you’re dreaming of
We’ll live forever Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love.”

What is wrong with me? And how in the world can this wife of mine keep this much garbage rolling around in her head? At what age exactly will those lyrics leave that super-sized brain of hers? So the next time she forgets to do something simple, like close the garage door or start the dishwasher; I’m gonna blame it on Whitney and all her catchy pop songs!

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