our new pet!

well, julie and i finally broke down and bought a pet. he's short, round, and a little noisy, likes to eat off the floor, and we love him. his name is Roomba--he's a vacuuming robot. bought him at Sam's Club.

i'm preaching this weekend... part 2 of an evangelism series. ken started the series off saying that everything he's heard on the topic really frustrates him. that's a great set-up for me to do part 2!!! no pressure. fortunately he's preaching (part 1 of the series) in milan this weekend.

we're having a few friends over for a new year's get-together this evening. i'm really looking forward to it. i guess i'll be a little bleary-eyed tomorrow morning for the 9:30 celebration, but starbucks is on the way there.

we had a wonderful christmas at the chilimigras ranch... julie's brother & sister were there, along with their spouses and kids. it was absolutely adorable having the three babies there together... see below: