Straight from the Source

After many years, I've finally tracked down the source for many year's worth of devotional readings. Cleverly, Uncle Charlie and Co. have disguised their devotion sweatshop as a storefront for piano lessons. I think we really know what's going on behind those closed shades, though. Thousands of Melissas, Kyles, Rubys, and Stevens are going about their daily lives, learning valuable lessons about things like not saying bad words and not lying about those cookies they stole. I attempted to infiltrate the operation to deliver a few lessons of my own, but the posted hours are only weeknights from 11:15 to 11:30 pm.

In one final note, I did take the opportunity to walk around the facility and, curiously, noticed a mustard jar in a car parked behind the building.

Update:
There seems to be some question regarding the veracity of this post, so I present, for the record, this photo of a mustard jar in the car.

Need to talk to someone? Call Ella!

If you need to talk to someone, and she isn't taking a nap, I'm sure Ella will be glad to take your call. She says "Hi" And "Bye Bye" and can tell you what sounds animals make. Call soon, before the rush starts and you can't get through.

Meet Groucho, Bruno, Sherlock and Wolfdad

This winter we have been blessed with a household of small animals. They are all quite active and cute, except for Daniel. I'd like to introduce you to:

Sherlock, who has escaped from his cage twice already,


and Groucho and Bruno, by whom the kitchen has already been christened multiple times.


"You guard the door. I'll, uh, be guarding that weird looking box over there."


And lastly, Dad turning into some unknown creature of the full moon.

The Living Room

Just thought we'd update everyone on the progress made over Christmas break in the living room. It isn't complete, but it's a huge improvement. If you notice a large circle on the wall in the new photos, that's the flash reflecting off a mirror. :)

Right when we moved in...

After I ripped out the carpet and put down the vapor barrier
(notice the tile that was under the carpet)

After finishing the floor, but no trim yet.

The finished product (with some decorating to do though)

Another view...

I'll post more photos when we finish. :)

Stepping Out in Style

Well, I hate to presume this is more interesting than a Scrib's pizza on New Year's Eve, but I've mentioned my sporting of a tuxedo T-shirt on New Year's and more than one person has asked to see a picture of it (to be clear, actually, two people asked to see a picture of it).

So, to quiet the clamoring (seriously, people, I can't deal with all the emails and phone calls), here's a photo of me in said tuxedo T-shirt. My date, who severely underestimated my ability to be dually formal and casual, is the lovely Rachel Schreiner (Matt's wife Leah's younger sister). It was generally agreed that she had the best dress at the party.

For anyone curious, the tuxedo T-shirt has been steam-cleaned and pressed and is hanging in my closet as it awaits the next formal occasion. I might be able to swing a deal on these for your wedding, David.