Josh & Shana

Just an update on Expelled!

Last week I went to a conference on Creationism led by Ken Ham (not to be confused with Kent Hovind who is in jail). Ken Ham is more of a culture combatant rather than a crazy sci-fi guy. Anyway, he talked about this movie quite a bit. One thing he pointed out is that this is NOT a Christian movie. It's made by Ben Stein, who is Jewish and promotes Intelligent Design. ID is NOT a Christian concept. It is a combination of faiths who basically agree that some "intelligent force," not an accident, created the universe. ID is NOT based on the Bible. This is where Creationism would be the scientific/biblical "theory" of choice. However, this is not to say that Expelled! is a bad movie. I will be seeing it. It raises a lot of important questions that combat our culture of anti-Christian and anti-faith scientists. Just keep all this in mind as you watch. ID does not promote our God as the ultimate Creator of the universe. It's almost a half-truth, or really a 1/4-truth. Don't fall into the trap of letting culture dictate what we believe about the Bible.

I bought some really cute bunny ears from Target's dollar bin today. I guess you could say I tortured my dogs with them. But they look adorable in these pictures.


I don't know what Zoe was doing with her eyes, but she looks so doppy and silly in this picture.


This is the leftover container that holds fresh ground peanut butter, my babies favorite. So, I finished up the peanut butter and gave them the container. Zoe got the bottom half and was totally oblivious to me putting the ears on her. No worries, Bogie at the cap of the container.

We are back from Kentucky. We had a really good time. It even snowed while we were up there. Josh and I are really excited to get the move on to KY. We were able to check out the tiny apartment we are on the waiting list for. Josh and I are going to try and live on campus for at least the first year. We think there might be cheaper options off campus, but think that the experience and relationships we might make would be worth it. Also, Josh is going for that M.Div, and we found out that I can take classes for 25% of the cost. So, right now you could say we are pondering and praying about me going to seminary too. Obviously I would not be going for the M.Div, but a MASE which is a lot less hours. We figured out that I would just need to take about 5 classes a year to graduate in 4 years, which is probably when Josh will be done (plus or minus). I am really excited about all the opportunities God has for us ahead. I took a few pictures of the campus. The one above is the chapel. If anybody reading this knows of any really good resources for the Louisville area, please comment them. We would love any housing and job resources for that area (in case we don't get the housing we are waiting for especially). Also, any scholarships or financial aid programs. Thanks so much. We will continue to keep you posted.

1. I am a child of God who makes tons of mistakes.
2. I love my dogs like they are my children.
3. I really do love my in-laws and it isn't weird or awkward to be living with them. What can I say, BLESSED!
4. In high school I was the mascot for the Texas Rangers during Spring training.
5. I wash my hands a lot!
6. Josh, my husband, really is my favorite person to be with.
7. I love to be outside, especially camping and water sports.
8. I like dance dance revolution.
9. I dream of being a gardener in heaven.
10. I am debt free!

I am finally getting back to my blogging days. Sorry for the absence for so long. I want to try and post videos on here next. Josh has a video camera and we are charging it as I type this. So, hopefully soon I will have a good video up and running. We'll see how that goes.

I said a while back that I was going to post some pictures of our corner here at Dean and Judy's house. Well, I took one this afternoon of Josh's favorite place to be on a Sunday afternoon of relaxing. Can you guess what he is doing? This is a picture of the sitting area part of our bedroom.
Well, everybody knows by now we had some snow last month. I got a few pictures and have been meaning to put them on here. Our camera isn't that great so our pictures aren't that great, but hey I guess it is better than nothing right.


Here is a picture of some sweet flowers that Josh got me Saturday. I know what some of you are thinking, he forgot Valentine's day. He didn't, in fact, he made me breakfast in bed for Valentine's day. It was really sweet. He made heart shaped pancakes, with some of my favorite breakfast foods. These flowers were a just because gesture, I like those. They are really pretty.

Last thing, Josh and I are headed to KY next weekend. We are super excited. We'll let you know how all that goes.

It has been a while since I posted I know. I don't know what it is about me lately. I just don't seem to be on the computer much anymore and I guess that lends me to not blog as much. I haven't even got to update myself of my friends blogs, so when I go and read them I have a ton to read. I don't know how long ago I was tagged for telling 10 things about myself. So, I am going to have to think some up, but I have no clue if there is anybody left that I can tag when I am done. It seems I have taken forever to read the blogs that all the people I know on blog are already taken, stinker.

Here is an update on Josh and I. We are on our way to Kentucky. We are going the end of this month to do a campus visit and figure out what we want to do for housing. I realize I haven't posted any new picture lately either, but I haven't really taken any. This is another bummer. I need to be taking more picture.

Ok, well I will get on the 10 things thinking and get back sooner then later hopefully. If you have been to my blog lately and are highly disappointed that I haven't posted anything I am really sorry. You can read some of my friends blogs. Well, I hope I am back soon. CHAU!

Super exciting news. Josh and I have sold our house. It was a lot of back and forth negotiating, but it is finally under contract with a speedy date for closing, Jan 31st, YIKES! We are super excited about this, and praise the Lord for every step of the way. This means we are definitly on track for Seminary this summer. I am super excited about the transition. We will be planning a visit shortly to make housing arrangement in KY. This weekend we are having a Moving Party. Anybody who wants to help should show up around 9am at the townhouse. Most of the work is heavy furniture moving. We will then take it all up to Dean and Judy's to unload. There we will serve a complimentary meal for everybodys hard work in helping us get this move done. So far I know Chris, Zach, Andy, Scott, Lauren, and Caitlyn will be there. If anybody else plans on coming please let me know. Can't wait to see you Saturday.