CRUNCH!!!


This is what happens when a Honda and an Infinity have a disagreement about who should be driving where. The Honda loses the physical battle. Fortunately, State Farm and the Orange Police Department say the Honda wins because it was minding it's own business and didn't get in anyone's way like the Infinity did. In the end, no one wins because it's all just a cryin' shame.

If by chance "Infinity Bruce" ever comes across this post, thank you for being so kind after such an unfortunate first "impression." If I happened to have a pipe and some fine smelling tobacco at the time, I might have joined you for a nice afternoon of pleasant conversation and relaxation. "Infinity Vicky," I hope the seat belt tightening hasn't caused any serious pain, and your trip to Vegas wasn't interrupted too much by this event. Hopefully we'll meet again with less "smashing" introductions.

Now, if only I could re-gain muscle control over the left side of my body... JUST KIDDING! I'm fine, and fortunately, Esther was at a friend's baby shower at the time of this collision.



In other news, there is now an enormous pastel obstruction in our guest bedroom! There's also the sound of the 5th Trumpet Judgment in Revelation. (See Rev. 9:7-11 and substitute "Esther" where it says "Abaddon.") Actually, that sound is the furious preparations for the little one that is coming to live with us in January. I'm really glad Esther's got it all together. See, Esther has been getting ready for this day her whole life, and I'm just getting used to the idea of having a housemate that can't wipe her own butt.

We're 7-1/2 weeks from "B-Day." It's a strange thing to realize we're losing one income, and gaining a roommate that doesn't help with the rent. Keep us in prayer.

I read a great quote today.

"Discouragement is ingratitude for the blessings of yesterday, indifference to the opportunities of today, and insecurity regarding strength for tomorrow."

Be encouraged.

I'M SORRY!!!!

Okay, so I'll give much of my audience credit for their diligence in this world of blogging. I feel like I haven't caught my breath since the last post, and I've got an angry mob breathing down my neck, begging for more! My life must not be as interesting as my cousin's. I have a hard time finding anything noteworthy in just about anything, but he manages to keep an audience of thousands captivated by the hour!! Good job, Stevan! I guess my "blog muscle" isn't in shape yet. So keep pushing me. I'm just starting to feel the burn.

There have been requests to see something other than my ugly mug. Since many of you are IWU-ers, and have not met my better half, I will share with you a brief glimpse of my daily joy. So, with much excitement, I present to you.....

Mrs. Esther Sheets!!!


For a brief re-cap, we were married on May 24th, 2003. After an event like that, most other events aren't really worth noting. Well, the whole "having a kid" thing is probably worth mentioning, but that's the new news. As far as the old news goes, we've had several job changes, several cars come and go, new furniture, a few vacations, but for the most part, things stay pretty steady here at the Sheets' household. I'll share a few more pictures from the last 2.5 years.

As you can see, we've both gained about 25 pounds over the course of our marriage. Mine has been a soft squishiness focused primarily around my face and mid-section, while Esther's has been within the last 7 months and consists of a lot of extra fluid, and about 3 pounds of pure joy. Right now, Esther is in "Full-Throttle Nest Mode." She is fiendishly attacking what we used to call the guest bedroom. She has wisely asked me NOT to help. My job starts when everything that is temporarily filling our living room has to be assembled and moved into what we are starting to call "Reagan's Room." By the way, I would like to publicly thank all of our friends and family for the INCREDIBLE generosity at Esther's baby shower last weekend. I don't think we'll have to buy any more clothes until Reagan is old enough to get a job and buy her own clothes. (She will be getting a job and paying modest rent when she turns 6. I hope you all like lemonade.)

That ends this session. Don't worry! There will be a lot more thought provoking and interesting things to come!!! You might just have to wait 3 weeks, though. I like to keep people in suspense.