Time Flies

As a kid, I always rolled my eyes when I heard adults talking about how time flies. But seriously... We're nearly halfway through 2010. (I guess that makes me old since I am now the one saying it). This has been an unusual, crazy, but great year for us. Because it's been so unusual and crazy, I have completely dropped my blog.

My goal is that I will be able to post some snapshots of our year on here before 2011 hits, and maybe get back into the habit of blogging this next year.

Books I Read in 2009

My very doable reading goal in 2009 was to read at least one book a month - and I succeeded! Here's what I read:

1. Brave New World
2. This Momentary Marriage
3. J. Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ
4. Strengths Finder 2.0
5. Peace Like a River
6. Golden Boats from Burma
7. Margin
8. Screwtape Letters
9. The Scarlet Letter
10. The Missionary Call
11. The Chosen
12. Texas Life Accident and Health Insurance
13. Five Views on Law and Gospel

Redundant?

The Texas Pledge

Texans have a reputation that undoubtedly precedes us everywhere we go. "Everything is bigger and better in Texas," is what we brag. We pride ourselves in being the second largest state - second only to Alaska, which doesn't really count, right? It is the only state where the state flag is flown as high as the United States flag. And it's the only state where you'll see the shape of the state tattooed on arms, painted on the side of buildings, and made into chip bowls. People who come to Texas always comment on this, along with the Texas bragging that accompanies.

For such a prideful state, we sure do have a sucky pledge though:

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

Seriously, Texans? Couldn't we have come up with something a little more original?

My Favorite New* Ornament

*New = bought after Christmas on clearance last year, but the 1st time on my tree.

Reduction Destruction

In case any of you are interested, my good friends Dustin & Heidi joined Andy & I in creating a blog where you can follow all of our deals. The blog is called Reduction Destruction and we're using it to share the money saving techniques that we have incorporated into our every day lives that help us save more, give more, and spend less. We'll be posting deals and tips especially for those in the Lubbock area, but you'll still learn a lot even if you're not from here.

Please add us to your Google reader, follow our blog, and leave us comments and emails with your ideas or deals!

Am I the Only One?

Am I the only one who thinks that the words "family", "fun", and "bath" shouldn't be used in the same sentence? Much less in the name of a business?