Sunday, December 30, 2007

WILL.I.AM JAMES PASTORE

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas!!!

We had a wonderful Christmas. We praise God for sending his Son for us. and for keeping us safe during the holidays.
Matt woke me up this morning at 5:20. He had a stomach ache and then couldn't go back to sleep. So what do we do? Open presents! We then went to my parents and had a great time hanging out and opening gifts.


In our home we have several decorations and ornaments from my childhood. A couple of years ago my mom gave me this particular decoration because no one in my family appreciates it quite like I do. It was my favorite growing up. Enjoy!!




Santa is very respectful. :)





This was a gift from my sister and brother in law to Matt. He can't stand cats or Rachel Ray. :)Very funny.



My niece Brynne was opening a gift from my brother. A duplicate from earlier that day.

Brynne (4): "Uncle Shawn why did you buy this for me when Santa already gave it to me?!"

Sunday, December 23, 2007

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ADAM!!!

Matt's family has always called the day before Christmas Eve - Christmas Adam.  Because Adam came before Eve.  :)  Last week Matt taught the meaning of Christmas Adam to all the kids at Sunday school.  They asked for presents on this holiday before the holidays.  I'm sure their parents thanked Matt for yet another day their children ask for presents.  

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Our Apartment!







Here is a few
pictures of our new place!  We are very happy with what the Lord has given us. We have decided we are never leaving (mostly because we have moved a million times!).  We also love the neighborhood, but we can't wait until it's summer so we can actually walk around it! 


Thursday, December 20, 2007

American Gladiators

We have been seeing commercials for the new American Gladiators and everytime they come on Matt gets so excited. He hopes they have cool names like Laser, Nitro and Blaze.

Monday, December 17, 2007

DUCKS LAND TOP RECRUIT!

The Oregon Ducks get letter of intent from one of the youngest recruits in NCAA history.
Below is a picture and quote from Kealy Jordan draped in her hometown green and yellow

 "This decision was very difficult for me. My parents have always put a lot of pressure on me to follow in their footsteps, but when it came down to the end I realized my heart has always been at Oregon. Quack Quack!"

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Choir Performance



Today was the choirs last performance at church and it was great, but whew I am glad its over. Getting up extra early on Sundays, spending my Saturdays practicing, it was a lot of work but I think it paid off.  


 

Friday, December 14, 2007

PILLOW TALK

THE SCENE: Late at night both of us in bed the lights off, silent.

BETH: You know what I love about york peppermint patties.





(that's my wife you gotta love her.)

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Isn't it Purdy

A couple of nights ago we put up our mini Christmas tree.  We couldn't get a big one due to the size of our apartment.  But we love it!



Tuesday, December 11, 2007

The Benz's Go Dancing!!

Thanks Ford and Lindsay for this fun website. :)
Non-Crappy Starring You! eCards on JibJab


Monday, December 10, 2007

O.K. Ford here it is!

 You beat me at shuffle board, and the bet was that I blog a post saying so.

You know what I'll do you one better because that's just the type of guy I am.

I dedicate this poem to you ENJOY!








Dude

U

Kicked

Every ones

Butt

Let us

Understand

Eventually the

Depth,

Experience and

Vast

Intelligence of

Lord

Shuffle Board





Sunday, December 9, 2007

Christmas Ships!

I have lived in Portland my whole life and I have never seen the Christmas ships! We got to go this year with our new neighbors Ford, Lindsay and Kealy and another couple from our church. The girls had cocoa and the men had beers and shuffle board at a local bar. Then we went down to Sellwood park and watched the boats from the dock. It was alot of fun. Here are a few pictures from my first Christmas ship experience.



Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Small Group Christmas Extravaganza!

Last night we had our christmas party for our small group. We ate good food and opened white elephant gifts. It was alot of fun! Here are a couple of pictures from our fun night.










Kayla actually stole this gift. It was a book called God's Gift - hotties and dreamboats from the 70s and 80s.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Christmas Choir

I am in the christmas choir again this year and we just had our first practice. We are singing both services on the 9th and 16th of December if you would like to come and see me sing and visit the church. Services are at 9am and 10:45am. Here is the link to the church to get the address. Hope to see you there!

www.pearlchurch.org