i feel the need to share

this video:


if you don't already know who he is, this is a guy by the name of donald miller. he's written several books, two of which are searching for god knows what and blue like jazz. both books i have read and completely shook me up... revolutionized and strengthened my faith. i also had the privelege of seeing him speak at a conference at willow creek. he's the real deal if you haven't read his books, start with blue like jazz. it's truly amazing.

anyway, donald miller gave the convocation at the democratic national convention. a seemingly bold move. i was really encouraged to hear that he's "there". and to find this video and hear his statements on why he's supporting obama. not completely surprised though. from the beginning i've really liked barack obama. i like his style. yes, he's a good speaker. he's also a good leader. and his wife, michelle... she seems to be amazing.

but i'm surrounded by people who support mccain. in a town like lubbock, tx if you claim to be a christian you're expected to vote republican. period. but i've chosen to go to the "dark side".

recently i found a website called votesmart.org. this website is a comprehensive record of all candidates. you can go through lists of how those candidates have voted on issues, statements they've made... etc. it's a great research tool. i encourage you to do what i did... instead of blindly supporting a candidate (which i was), do your research. know why your supporting a candidate. i did that and i feel even stronger that barack obama should be our next president.

i married a rock star

michael's band cyrus will be opening up for the toadies next week! the show is thursday at 7 at the lonestar amphitheater. you can get your tickets here.

have a fabulous weekend! e

this is funny

a while back michael came home from work with one of those laser pens. as sarah was finishing her dinner, he hid behind her and made the light dance all around her. the first time he did it she didn't know quite how to react... she kept calling it a ladybug ("laggy bug") and proceeded with lots of giggles and "awww's". then we decided to get her reaction on video. the first reaction was a bit more dramatic, but it's funny to see isaiah get in on the fun...

birthday weekend and other fun stuff

my sweet michael took me to dallas for my birthday:) he surprised me with shopping money, so we spent the better part of our labor day weekend in the happy shopping town of frisco:) yesterday on the way back home, we stopped by the ft worth botanical gardens...


and lookie what i picked up at ikea... i adore them.

sunday night we went to see a movie at the angelika film center, a super cool cinema. we saw henry poole is here. a fantastic movie... we loved it! go see it.

a few weeks ago i spent lots and lots of time working on these burp cloths for "olive & everette"... if you have a baby gift to get, go by kk's craft mall and pick one up. we're booth #t8;)

i finished making my freckled nest notebook last week. here's a snap. i'm proud of it:)
i hope my 31st year of life is as good as my 30th one was. right now, it's looking pretty darn good:)
lovelovelove, e

this little guy...

started kindergarten today. wow. time has flown by. i wasn't sad at all though. i was really proud of him. he was very brave and though he was a little scared this morning, he didn't cry... didn't hang on to my leg or anything. and at the end of the day he's so proud of himself. he's been telling me bits and pieces of the day... showing songs he learned... talked about a game he played in "computers" and about seeing the Tech band play for the whole school. he went through the lunch line by himself (ordering salad, fries, and apples) and saw a kid sitting alone and crying because he couldn't find his class. but he said he didn't cry... he just kept looking and eventually he found his class!

i'm really proud of him today. not sad at all... just proud.

big announcement!

announcing my new little project! my friend allison moore and i have combined forces and opened up a booth at KK's craft mall. we're selling baby stuff... right now we've got my hand stitched burp rags and her fabulous diaper cakes. and we'll be adding more and more baby things soon:) go check it out... look for the brown and green booth in isle T.

6:30... 6:30!

oh sure, yeah they're cute. they have to be. wanna know why? this morning at 6:30 michael and i were awakened by the sounds of giggles coming from the smallest two people that live in our house. yes... isaiah and sarah were up. not only were they awake, they were in the kitchen eating ice cream sandwiches while enjoying a movie on our "little DVD player". they have to be cute...

sarah has been getting up early and getting in bed with us. sometimes she falls back asleep and sometimes she stays awake. but at least we can still doze a little while longer. apparently this morning instead of coming to cuddle with mommy and daddy, sarah decided she'd go directly to the one who will get her the breakfast she's been craving. the ice cream sandwiches tend to be messy. so even when isaiah tries to get rid of the evidence, this wise momma knows better.

hopefully this means it won't be a big shock when isaiah starts kindergarten in a few weeks. we'll be leaving the house at 7:30am every day.

on to more exciting things... my friend allison and i are starting our own business!! we're renting a booth at kk's craft mall and will be selling baby-related items. i'll get some pictures of our booth and announce our name sometime next week... stay tuned!

happy weekend:)

evan