it's a big day...

Dad is coming over in a bit to learn Facebook and Blogger. I never thought this day would come!

a-riverwalking we will go!

Tonight I talked Matt into heading over to the Riverwalk for a quick walk before bedtime. Lilly was beside herself...she got to run and run and run the whole time! We saw a turtle, kites, kids riding skateboards, a couple driving a golf cart...I could go on and on. Who needs money to have entertainment? Not us!

At the park with Jude

Just incase you were wondering...trying to take pictures of a little guy who has no interest in looking at you or responding to the ridiculous noises you make in a public park without assistance is NOT easy! I spent a half hour trying to get some good shots for Judah's 1 year pictures...and I ended up with 3 so-so shots that don't really work for wallets to give to the fam. I guess I'll try again when someone can help me corral and entertain the little man!

Happy Birthday to my baby brother!

Today my brother Sammy turns 24! I hope that he gets the day off to spend with Shannon & Gavin. Yesterday Sam & Shannon celebrated their 4th anniversary. Happy Anniversary, guys!

You can tell the weather's nice when...

...the Podjan Salon moves to the front yard.Judah's thinking, "Yup. I just got my hurr did."Checking out his new 'do.The entertainment for the evening...

Book it!

I know, I know...I'm really late to get on the bandwagon that is The Shack, but I'm telling you...all those people who said that this book is great were absolutely RIGHT! I read it about a week ago, in one day...in one sitting. I find myself still drawing upon the story in my walk with Christ and especially when I am talking to others about how we as people relate to God. If you haven't read it yet, read The Shack today! It's even on sale at http://www.christianbook.com/ for $9.

While you're buying one good book, how 'bout you add this one to your shopping cart while you're at it?! I LOVE C.S. Lewis' writing, and The Great Divorce is an amazing book! Get it, read it, do it NOW!

I love to read, and you should too.

I also recommend:

-The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis

-The entire Chronicles of Heaven series by Gene Edwards

-Anything by Janette Oke (I'm a sucker for historical fiction!)

-To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

-1984 by George Orwell (holla at me, high school required reading!)

-The Babysitter's Club series by Ann M. Martin (I totally wanted to be Claudia Kishi when I was a young babysitter-wannabe!)

-The entire Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

-Anything written by David Crowder

The book that garners my highest reccomendation, by far, is THE BIBLE. If you only read one thing...read this one! (I like reading my Zondervan NIV Study Bible, my NLT Life Application Study Bible, and my Message: Remix the best.)

And, in honor of Jen's children's book list, here are a few that Lilly cannot live without:

-The Biscuit series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. About a little yellow puppy.

-The Fancy Nancy series by Jane O'Connor. About a very fancy little girl who loves to dress up and say things like, "My family is so posh!"

-The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones. We read it every day at mealtime. Lilly's favorite stories are when Gabriel visits Mary and when Jesus brings the dead girl to life.

New Blog...

I'm starting a new blog for Kate Podjan Photography. Check it out (there's not much to see yet, but I'll be updating frequently) and then hire me! www.katepodjanphotography.blogspot.com