Tonight we enjoyed going with Pastor J, Miss Janet, and Tiffany up to Al & Millie Miller’s home for dinner! What a great time.

Al showed Pastor J and I how to play a little “nine ball” down in the basement on his new billiard table and of course we all ate a bit too much. I even had a piece of peach AND apple pies! Unbelievably good.

Before we headed to their home I also stopped by the Nissan dealership and picked up a 2005 Chrysler Sebring. It’s black, has only 30,000 miles on it and they’re willing to give us a great deal. We’re going to go for a ride tomorrow morning to return it to the dealership, but already I’m thinking it’s too small for what we’re needing to upgrade to.

By the way, the Neon “died” on Wednesday on my way home from work. It’s “in the shop” and should be done sometime next week.

Pray for us as we attempt to be grown-ups and figure out this whole vehicle situation we’re in!

This afternoon I mowed the yard.

I mow the yard with an old-school hand-me-down mower with no guards – just pure grass-clippings shooting out like a salad-shooter as I walk along our small yard.

As I mowed today, I came upon a praying mantis.

Usually this mantis would’ve been sent through the lawn mower without a thought, but today this mantis was spared and I enjoyed watching him walk along the yard to safety.

Just thought you’d like to hear about this change in me!

In other news…

Ella & Jess are sick. :(

I took them both to the doctor today. Ella was given some medicine and thankfully Jess’ strep-test came back negative. We also found out that Ella is 15-pounds, 14-ounces today! Even though she is sick, she continues to be delightful and is doing her best to stay “happy”!

This afternoon, I took Jess & Ella to the Nissan dealership where we scoped out the ’07 Versa.

Boasting “best room” in its class, the Versa did surprise us by being a “small” car with a “lot” of room. Too bad the back end wasn’t extended another 2-3 feet for baby-stuff! We drove the “tricked out” black version with everything – including the new Nissan CVT transmission – which was pretty interesting to drive, but I’m already not a fan.

In all, it was a great test-drive, but it’s out of our range being a new-car and all, and the room-issue kept us from seeking it any further.

We’re keeping our eyes peeled for a 2-3 year-old minivan or wagon – anyone got any leads?

Tonight I joined 9 other guys for a Fantasy Football Live Draft in Ft. Wayne.

After 16-rounds of draft picks, I am pleased with how team “Cotton Sheets” is shaping up for a year of football!

Thankfully, being my first year, I had plenty of help from the guys and as far as I know I didn’t make any terrible mistakes. So far, I am playing on two different leagues – each with its own pro’s and con’s. We’ll see how team “Cotton Sheets” does this season and I’ll be sure to update the “wondering world” as to my weekly status!