Christians voting for Obama???

This is my blog, so I currently have the right to put my own opinions on here. If you are a Christian, and in any way thinking about voting for Obama (or 3rd party - because that is basically like voting for Obama) please watch this video.

Tim & Tucker's 1st "Real" Football Game

So, like I mentioned in my previous post, we took Tanner's little brothers to their first "real" football game this weekend. We went to see Tennessee play Mississippi State. Tanner had told the boys ahead of time that we were all going to be TN fans that day (they are Alabama fans). Tucker totally bought into this. He even wanted to wear one of my TN shirts (Woohoo!). Tim cheered for them, but would catch himself and try not to be too excited. It was pretty funny. Anyway, it was pretty cold, so you will see us all bundled up in layers and layers of clothing. Enjoy the pics and the stories that go along with them:

This is how we started our journey

Both of the boys had binoculars, and they loved them! (notice Tuck sporting the Big Orange apparel)

Tanner & Tim went to get us free ice cream sandwiches (yes, even though it was cold outside), and free cokes.

Then, Tucker decided to look like a duck.

There's a cool story for this next picture. TN does a thing called the "Vol Walk." All of the players walk by high-fiving the fans as they walk into the stadium. This player walked by, high-fived us, took another step, and turned back around and draped his towel across Tucker's arm. He talked about that the rest of the day, and he wants to take it with him wherever he goes.

Look: we were there too! (yes, I am wearing an ETSU hoodie. I didn't have a UT hoodie that was warm enough)

My favorite boys

Proof that we were actually inside the stadium

We were a little cold

The final score

We had a great time. The boys loved it, and they are already asking to go to another game.

A fun weekend ahead

I am really looking forward to this weekend. Saturday is going to be a very busy/long day. ETSU is having Homecoming on Saturday, and being the loyal alumni that we are, Tanner and I are going. My dad is also an alumni of ETSU, and he is having some sort of reunion, so I'm sure I will have to meet all of his old friends.

Anyway, we won't be there too long because we are going to the TN/Mississippi State game that night. Not only are Tanner and I going, but we are taking Tim and Tucker with us (Tanner's younger brothers - 10 & 7). We are so excited! This will be both of the boys' first "real" football game. They are super excited, and they have been counting down all week. Keep in mind though - neither of the boys are TN fans (I am the only one). However, we convinced them that they need to pull for TN on Saturday in order to get the full experience of going to a game. To my surprise - they agreed. We plan on taking lots of pictures, so hopefully I will post them on here soon.

Sunday is going to be a typical Sunday, but it's probably going to be my last Sunday with an afternoon nap for awhile since I start a class again on Monday. Oh well, it was a nice 8-week break.

So, what about you? Any fun plans for the weekend?

Fireproof

We went to see the movie Fireproof last night with our community group. For those of you that don't know, this was a very low-budget film. I absolutely loved it. I know the dialogue wasn't always great, and some of the acting wasn't either, but I really tried to just focus on the point the movie was trying to make.

This movie is about improving and saving marriages. As a wife and a child of divorce, this is something that I am always interested in.

So please, if you are married or even thinking about getting married, watch this movie. Don't try to critique it, just watch it for the meaning behind it.

The book that is used in the movie, The Love Dare, is available at Lifeway. I am thinking about buying it. Has anyone tried this yet? Any other thoughts on the movie?

1 year of wedded bliss (warning: this is mushy)

Wow. I can't believe it has been a year already. Today is our 1 year wedding anniversary. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun. So much has happened this year. I am so thankful to God for giving me the best husband in the world. I am so incredibly lucky. I am even more in love with him today than I was a year ago (and I didn't think that was possible). Tanner makes me smile every day; he makes me laugh when I don't feel like laughing; he calms me down when I start worrying about something that I shouldn't be worrying about. He is the complete opposite of me as far as personality style, and I love him for that. I don't think he has a clue how happy he makes me, and I am going to spend the rest of my life trying to make him that happy. My goals for our next year of marriage: grow even closer, love even more, and be the best wife I can possibly be (he deserves it). I love you, Tanner!

Community

Great news! We finally have teachers for our community group! We are so excited. You see, we have been without a real "leader" since the end of May. Currently, we consist of 2 couples (us included) that are regulars, and a few singles that come occasionally. Neither of the couples wanted to take on the responsibility as leaders because we wanted the chance to learn. I have to admit, I was beginning to think we were never going to find teachers. However, I know this was all in God's perfect timing. I love the fact that through this time it has allowed us the chance to become better friends with Tim and Jessica. Our new leaders start September 4th. Now it's time for us to get out there and find people to invite!

The Life You've Always Wanted

So this past week I had to read this book for school:



We actually went through this book at church a few years ago, and I have to admit that it has challenged me just as much the second time as it did the first. I was going through a rough time in my life when I first read this book (Tanner and I had broken up for what I thought was for good), and I really wasn't sure if it would be as helpful to me this time around. However, I was wrong. Now, I must admit I am a little bias to this book. Our Pastor preached a sermon on one of the chapters which is part of what caused us to get back together. However, I think it is something that everyone could benefit from reading. The chapter that has the greatest effect on me is the one about being patient. If you know me at all, you probably know that I am not a patient person. However, this chapter challenges me to try to change this daily.

So, this is my book recommendation. Hmmm, maybe I will start doing this more often.