BJ Not BK

Who are the men who spark inspiration in the heart of the world's most sarcastic blogger? Come, take a peak if you dare....please consult your physician before handling bjnotbk.....not intended for fainthearted, weak men, or anyone without a sense of humor.

What happens when parents of a 3 year old and a 1 year old are afforded the luxury of a two night stay in a German Chalet? Tune in this week to find out.

Wow! A great photographer really can take a picture and turn it into a work or art. Check out the family album we recently had made.

Is it a boy or a girl? Read here to find out!

OK, so you have already read through my top 5 gifts of all time, Kid edition, now make way for my top all 5 gifts adult edition. #5 - Books, books, and more books and boy have I received some great ones over the years. Here are just a few of my favorites. NIV Study Bible given to me by Granddad and Grand mama back in 1995? Over the years they have also given me works by C.S. Lewis, Francis Schaeffer, and one of my all time favorites The Cost of Discipleship...a must read! #4 Underwear - Yes, underwear. I know most of you are groaning right now but real men don't buy underwear....we wear what we have until it evaporates or turns to dust. In fact, I still have a pair in circulation from 1982. Thanks for restocking my drawers...literally! #3 Handcrafted ink pen - Several years ago my wife's aunt and uncle gave me the coolest ink pen I have ever owned. Someone had taken an antique silver, butter knife and used the handle and crafted a beautiful ink pen. I still have the pen but part...

The family all loaded up in the Odyssey this morning for the big 20 week ultrasound on baby #3. Yes we did find out and no I can't reveal just yet what we are having, have to share with grandad and grandmama first. However, you can put your guess right here for tomorrow I will post the results. boy or girl?

A couple of weeks ago we had a photographer and friend, JonSpot, take our family photos. This is one of the cutest pictures ever of L. This is a great shot of the family. You should visit JonSpot's flickr page [ link ]. The guys is an amazing photographer.

Nothing, nada, zilch, zippo, zero, one big fat goose egg....that's what I've had for the past few months as my mind has slowly turned to watermelon flavored slush puppy. I can't even begin to explain it other than I haven't had the desire or the words to say much. Busy? You betcha. Here are a couple of updates for those of you who have been looking for me on the back of milk cartons. Seminary - I just finished my first semester of seminary (A-) and have a bit of a break until January when classes begin. I have signed up for Systematic Theology I, which makes me think there might be quite a bit of reading involved. Family - M is doing much better during this pregnancy. The first 12 weeks were so hard for her with sickness and a complete loss of energy. Next Tuesday we go for the big ultrasound! Now M is experiencing "expansion" pains and I will just leave it at that. She is so cute though, you should see her, all 5' 2" inches of her round beautiful self...

I was going through some pictures this morning and I came across these and thought I would share them with you as well as share with you my personal testimony. My goal here is to glorify Jesus and minister to anyone who might be facing some of the challenges I have faced in the past. Before - 199lbs - October 2007 After - 159lbs - August 2008 Back in March I went through the Setting Captives Free course on eating - The Lord's Table http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/lords_table/ and it has forever changed my life. The focus of the course is to teach how to feast on Jesus and how to turn from anyone or anything in your life that you may have placed in a position of glory other than Jesus. Setting Captives Free offers free online courses in food addiction, gambling, pornography, smoking, etc. I did the course on eating called the Lord's Table. I went into the course thinking I was "out of shape" and that I needed to lose some weight....what an idiot I was :-) God quickly...

Key up the trumpets, Que the firetrucks, bring in the Arabian dancing horses....it's Friday and that means another installment of the Week in Weird 2.0.

New, improved, and twice the sarcasm. Week In Weird 2.0

I am older than I thought as I reflect on my first day Graduate School.

Today is the day after Thursday and the day before Saturday which means it must be Friday...unless you are in China which means it is Saturday?

Another week gone by and another week away from the Steeple Community. Where has all the time gone? I wake up, I go to work, I go 100 miles an hour and the next thing I know I am going to bed. It's Friday and that means photos, and lot's of them. Last Saturday our Bible Fellowship class went to the 1982 World's Fair Park to play. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure/displeasure. 1. Me and little man 2. The three amigos 3. This one I call, "The eyes have it" If you like great photography make sure to visit Steve Mckoy's Friday photos here [ link ] and Joe Thorn's here [ link ]. Want to see your photo published here? Submit all family friendly photos to bjnotbk@gmail.com for consideration. Please note that I reserve the right to publish or not publish any submission. 4. Not sure if you have seen the Olympic coverage this morning? I was awarded the gold medal in blogging but I threw it down in disgust as I clearly should have been awarded the platinum...

Another week gone by...another series of photos, personal snippets, and short bursts of espresso filled sarcasm coming your way.