The Latest Creations

Yes, this doll was made completely by my wonderfully talented wife.
This mini-Erin was made for one of her friend's two year old.
This friend just had a new baby boy and the University of Kentucky sweater that is seen here is the present for Levi to grow into.
I will keep you posted on the many creations of Erin G. Lewis.

My Bookshelf

I have seen a couple of blogs sharing book favorites with the public. I liked that idea and since I did not see a copyright I think I will do the same thing.

By the way I want to take out the bible factor from the discussion. It is obviously the most important book and an obvious answer for most of the questions.

Seven books that changed my life (in no particular order):

1.Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis-Classic for growing as a Christian
2.Moneyball by Micheal Lewis-All baseball fans should read it
3.The Firm by John Grisham (I read it in 9th grade and it caused me to take more of an interest in out of school reading. It also made me think I wanted to be a lawyer, which proved to be the last thing I wanted to be. This lead me towards the low-paying helping profession I am in training for now.)
4.Mere Discipleship by Lee Camp-All American Christians should read this, or as Camp rightly says it Christians who live in America
5.2nd Incarnation by Randy Harris and Rubel Shelly-Every church leader should read it
6.Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster-Great for a fresh perspective on personal Christianity
7.The Question of God-Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr.-Insightful book about the ideas of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis

A book I have read more than once:
To Kill a Mockingbird-I always remember that I like it but I forget the storyline

A book I would take with me if I were stuck on a desert island:
Not sure...definatly something with pictures of things other than a desert island.

A book that made me laugh:
Seinfeld and Philosophy-Must I give a description?

A book that I wish I had written:
DSM IV-TR-This would mean I was really smart

A book that I wish had never been written:
The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown-Bible classes could have talked about the bible for a year

A book I have been "dying" to read:
Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks
Waiting for Teddy Williams-Fiction will be a nice change of pace

I am currently reading:
Restoring my Soul by Dr. Bill Flatt
Theories of Personality by Duane and Sydney Ellen Schultz
Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques by Mark E. Young
The Human Odyssey: Life Span Development by Paul S. Kaplan
Becoming a Family Therapist by Kramer (no not that Kramer)

I would love any feedback...have a good one.

Coming Together

This picture is from an on-campus event from about a month ago (Yeah I know a month is a really long time in blogging time but I thought this picture was funny so I decided to post). As part of the festivities Jason and I serenaded the crowd with a wide variety of tunes. The song being performed in the picture is a Jason Whaley original that was modified for the evening's theme "El Cow Song". This was our first performance together and I think I have found my calling with the marracas.
The evening also happened to fall on my birthday. For those of you who are keeping score...this year is the big 2-3.

I Miss My Wife

Today I have realized how used to marriage I have become. I know this is a little sappy, but I miss having my wife here. How long must I be my own entity you may ask. Two days and one night. Yes I know I am pathetic. It is not even the longest we have been apart since we have been married it just feels weird not having a wife to come to. It is awfully quiet in here right now. No one here with me to show me knitting progress, just Chris Berman blabbing about football.
I must say, however, it has been nice living some of my bachelor ways. Not nice enough to keep from missing my wife though.