Yeah, eating out gets old!

well I hope that 2009 doesn't lead you to move from Columbus! We should hang out more...that is if you think we're cool enough to hang out with... I mean I know I am.... :) haha.

I got to visit w/ you Mom and Stepdad on Wed night! I had NO idea that Chris had two little ones!!!

Good for you for learning to cook. My sister says it should be easy if you have a receipe. But I've had receipes many times that didn't turn out quite right. And thanks for the nice comments about my kids. I know that's all I write about but I'm keeping the record for me and hoping I don't scare all my friends away. I'm glad some of them are funny. :) And I'm really happy for you that you are enjoying your new home.

I'm glad someone caught the Kung Foo Panda reference. I made some rockin hamburgers on the 1st while the rest of the family was eating black-eyed peas.

you are a heathen... and thanks for that- loners, stragglers...rightttt- more like kids who have to work! haha. If I had known you were in Columbus we totally would have had a party!

Watch Food Network - it's inspiring.

I am dealing with a few health issues that hopefully will be resloved by a strick eating plan. As much as I am dreading this new eating lifestyle I know I must stick to it in order to feel my best. I know it would be hard to take care of little ones (which we would like in the near future!) feeling like I do right now. I am reminded of a story you told me once about your dad. I remember he got diabites and you told me how he got up and exercised everyday. You were so amazed at his drive to feel good and how he knew this was just what he HAD to do. You also told me how he would recite Bible verses on his runs. Not sure if you remember that story, but it is a good one to remember. Even things like cooking and taking better care of yourself (me included) can be accomplished through God. Brad and I have been praying daily for strength and courage that I can do this new eating plan well :) Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Josh! I think you are correct in realizing God is in control. Even when we don't understand why things happen the way they do, usually it eventually makes sense and then we can say "so that is why God made things happen that way"!

Women do like a man that can cook. I think my husband cooked more often and much better than I did when we were both single. I've come around, though.

Maybe you and Robbie could swap recipes.

Funny coincidence! Yeah, my back bothers me sometimes, and has ever since I worked at Sam's back in college. We had to do some lifting, and my back's never seemed right since. So going to the chiro. has crossed my mind at times, but I'm just a little leary. I've heard so many success stories, and I'm a really naturally-minded person, so I don't know what my problem is. I think I just have trust issues! :P

Ha! I just told my mom today that I was going to try a chiropractor! It makes me feel old...

I gotta say there is something about having a guy make dinner for you! Good luck on that. I'm sure you won't regret being able to cook even if you aren't the best at it!

Guys that cook are indeed hot. Building a house = hotter. Your friend is dead on.

Learning how to make at least a few dishes is a good idea. Someday when you're married, your wife will come home from a long day and just not feel like cooking. And you'll be able to say to her "Don't worry about it, I'll cook tonight." And you will be her hero! :)

Good luck with learning how to cook! I am determined to teach my son how to cook because it's so true that a future wife will definitely appreciate that! I hate 6 month dental cleanings, it takes all my willpower not to cancel them when they come around. Happy New Year!

hope you had a great time here in CO. too bad we couldn't get together for a fun filled evening of hand and foot!! Maybe next time :) I just had my 30th bday, and is wierd leaving the 20's behind and starting a new decade! I need to greatly improve my kitched skills as well! :)

I love that Christmas song!!

safe travels!

be careful and enjoy!

yay! maybe we will get to see you while you are here.

Yeah Colorado!

Have a happy holiday!

I guess you will have a white Christmas

Colorado is definitely "white". Have a safe trip & welcome back to beautiful Colorado!!

Have a good trip!

Let us know if you are going to be up this way. . . :)

Have fun in Colorado!!!!!!

I would have to know the song to have it stuck in my head. Muahahahah.

we'll discuss this at church... but I know you want to go shopping with me... don't lie.

absolutely, but the mint sets in plastic (which my dad gives me every year) will be worth much more because they are absolutely in mint condition. Your collection will be worth hundreds of dollars one day.

Is your baby gone? You have no friends? I'll wish you a Merry Christmas once again! ;o)

Missed seeing you in Auburn! :o(

I would have to agree w/ the US not being the world power...my vote goes to China...sorry to be so gloomy. But ...look at this ..those darn Democrats feed the public so much drama and junk to make them feel insecure and stupid so that the people (the uneducated, the poor and the helpless) will depend on the government and only the government.

course...trying preaching that to kids who have been raised on this junk food from the media, the government, and their parents

I understand. I listed to talk raido a lot during the election but I'm done now. No since listening to them talk about how our president will tank. If he tanks we all tank so I'm not sure why they are so gleeful about that!

although, thinking that the US will remain THE world power is foolish. History proves that.

but, yeah, listen to something else.

good points. Like anyone knows 15 years in the future...we can't even get tomorrow's weather forecast right half the time!

amen!

Well said.

Even if it happens to be true, I don't want to hear about it every day! How depressing! The irony of it is, part of the reason Obama won is b/c he gave people a sense of hope, even if it turns out to be a false one.

I like her too :).

I stopped listening to NPR just for that reason, there monotone voices freak my out

thanks for your thoughts, Josh! How are you and how goes everything?

one of the nicest things about marrying when a little older is the difference in maturity. the things that mattered more when younger aren't a big deal now. (as you can attest:) also it makes you perhaps a more appreciate of what you got...b/c you have a tad more wisdom :)

oh, and yeah, the elk were everywhere! i thought of you while we were there since you are a Colorado boy!

Thanks for your help with the pizza last night...every piece was devoured!!

I recently gave up watching Good Morning America as I got ready in the morning. Couldn't take the political propaganda. Now I watch HGTV or SportsCenter in the morning instead. :)

heyheyhey!!!!!!

Have you ever thrown your mashed potatoes up against the wall? I've never been to Boston in the fall either, but I did go in the summer once.

I feel you on this stuff. I'm about ready to have some babies too.

Yes, would not swap raising children for anything. But remember, a wife comes first!!

Having children IS inventing something really awesome!

I vote for a world changing invention :)

Thanks for the reminder about the importance of what we do. I know it but sometimes feel others don't. :)

huh, so true! i've never thought of it that way, but it makes perfect sense. i hope you are enjoying your new home!

well you since you physically CAN'T have children..you might want to go w/ inventing something really awesome! ;-)

I'm with her! :)

I know what you are talking about, there is a serious lack of plain ol' manners in this as well. The saying is true, "Are you someone who listens, or are you someone who just waits for their turn to speak."

there's a lot to that.

Thanks for talking to me solely out of obligation; I never would have known this had it not been for this post :). Don't be ashamed about "chick flicks" -- if they tell a good story and are clean, it's okay. Some chick will love you for it. And I might just have one in mind for you.

the question is, who awarded said brownie points?

"to lose manly points is to gain brownie points" only works in the endgame. Try that junk in the opening and you end up with no manly points and nobody around to make brownies either.

I'm the same way sometimes. I've been trying really hard lately to change my bad habits. I'll let you know if it works. = )

Campaign costs from the election.

Ha Ha Ha! Josh, I love your saying, "To lose manly points.." That is REALLY funny--and true. I understand what you are saying. I often don't know how to make small talk of any significance or interest.

hey no worries, man. i've watched emma as well.

I'm gonna have to share the man points theory with Adam. His buddies at work are always taking "man points" away from him for various reasons...some of which I'm sure you can guess, since most of them are not Christians. But he even lost man points for buying Claire a playground when we live right by a park...anyway, too much info I am sure...I know exactly what you mean about talking to people and really not being interested. I find myself looking right past them at other people and their conversations...it's so rude. I have actually been making a concerted effort to stop lately.

Did not have her in mind!

you should watch Pride and Predjudice next... sigh. Or the Love Comes Softly series (ha). I think it would do every man good to watch and learn from movies that have awesome male characters that every woman appreciates!\

Tomorrow!

This is Sheri...she is 15 yrs younger than her husband...;) I love the one Tony mentioned today. We have had fun at our house today saying Vandeneinden. What a cool last name!

Funny! Sheli is reading Emma right now. Oh and did I spell your name correctly?

so you would watch it:) it has a good bit about learning to listen in it.

Thank you for what you did on Sunday. It greatly encouraged me.

Really? Well thank you. Btw. you wouldn't have gotten into trouble. :-)