I yam what I yam---did you know Popeye was a biblical scholar?

So...did anyone watch Dateline tonight? Probably not since so much else was on. It was a "What would you do?" episode. Anyway, it almost made me cry because they set up a scenario where a blind woman was shortchanged at a cafe in front of everyone. The cashier and blind woman were actors, and the point was to see if anyone would step up. Some did, some didn't, but this very large and intimidating italian man became so irate and protective of the poor blind woman. I loved it! He looked so scary and macho, and definately not the "do the right thing when no one else will" type, but he did and it was AWESOME!!! You definately can't judge a book by its cover, and I don't know that I would have done the right thing, but I hope I would... and so when I feel tiny and insignificant, and afraid to do the right thing, I will remember the Italian man, and the REALLY cool bible study that I am doing with some really awesome friends that spoke to this exact thing. I love this verse from Day 4.

"But by the GRACE of GOD, I am what I am..." 1 Cor. 15:10

Guaranteed to increase the self-esteem of people who don't believe in themselves, but keep us in check when we feel like we are doing it on our own.

LOVE IT!

Valentine's Day is fast approaching!

I love a holiday like nothing else, so in honor of the holiday entirely devoted to love, here are some new pictures of my loves. But above all, thank you, God, for BEING love! Isn't it amazing that since God is love and we are born of his image, we MUST love, we must feel so strongly for others and be tied to humanity so entirely that when others hurt, we hurt, and when they are happy, it is contagious, and hugs and kisses from others can feel so good! I just think it is amazing that we are born knowing how to love, and it is in our nature, "for EVERYONE that loves is born of GOD and knows GOD", thank you thank you thank you, Jesus, for BEING LOVE. So without further adieu...how could you not love these?!*

*anyone know how to get it to stop underlining my words when I copy and paste?

Ty loves to swing!
Andie, this one is for you. We got ourselves some CONS!

Working on the Lawn Mower. Like father, like son!

Rockin' out at Jenny and Chris's.

Awww, sweet!




And if this works, it is Pretty darn cute.