Add Another Adams To The List

It was official on Friday January 23, 2009. Michael John Bender became Michael John Adams. His middle name fits the Adams well with all of the Johns we had through our family history. He was a little nervous know he had to go in the courtroom and see a judge. It took some explaining from Christina for him to understand that it wasn't a bad thing.

It was a great day for everyone. Christina's mom, my mom and dad, Bradley, and Little Cody all got to come in the courtroom with us. The judge let us take as many pictures as we wanted and at the end, even came down, gave Mikey the pen he signed the order with, as well as stand in for a picture.

There is something about the final yes that changed things. He as always been a BIG part of the house. I love having him around, he makes me laugh a lot. But for some reason, it feels much different now that he has my last name.

We all went to have ice cream after the hearing. Becky meet up with us too. It was a great day for everyone, even the judge had a big smile on his face. I just wish everyone could have been there.

Soccer Anyone?

It's that time of year again. I know that most people in this country don't care too much for the game of Soccer. That's okay, it just means more for me. The English Premier League is in full swing, training is starting for the MLS, and now the ladies have a professional league... sweet!

I have decided to start another blog. This one is for soccer only called From The Pitch. I just started it a few weeks ago. I am just posting news and my own opinions about happenings from around the soccer world. Nothing mind blowing or ground breaking. I just want to share my passion for the beautiful game with everyone. You don't have to go and read it if you don't want. Like I said before, there aren't too many people that like the game anyway.

Also, Becky, Christy, and myself, started playing in an adult league that AYSO started here in town. It sure was fun. We had our first game last night. Christy has never played before. She did great. We are all a bit out of shape so it was a hard night. We will keep you posted and maybe post a few pictures here soon. See ya later.

It's January!!!!!!

Okay, when you think of January, what comes to mind? Cold, snow (in some places), ice; but not heat. This past week, it has been in the 70's every day. It's the middle of January for goodness sake. We should be bundled up in cozy hoodies, baggy warm-ups, and sippin hot coco. Not running around in short sleeve shirts, and shorts. I protest to who ever is in control or the weather. Turn the dial back to cold like it should be.

I know I live in Bakersfield, and I know I don't get all four seasons. But, I would like to still have the two that I have come to expect in the stupid town.

Need Some Peace

I found this gentlemen named Dave Ramsey. I know that there are a lot of people out there that have heard of this guy. I have been listening to his Podcasts for some time now. I signed Christy and I up for his Financial Peace University course. It's a 13 week class at one of the churches here in town. So far it's amazing. The information we have received so far has been better than anything I have heard.

I know there are people out there that don't like Dave either. I just want to tell those people that they are crazy. You can keep your debt, I don't want it.

I recomend this information to anyone with debt. The beautiful thing about the course is that it doesn't matter how much debt you have 10 thousand or 200 thousand. The course works for everything. Giv it a look and a change you will agree too.

Where Did That Come From?

It's something you don't expect. Well at least not in the beginning. It could have happened at any time, during any small Internet task. Imagine, your buying a cool new gadget on Amazon, posting a comment on a blog, or just sending an email. Now just as you click buy, post, or send... sirens sound, alarms blaze. You see a message that reads, "Please verify your submission." You look down at the little red highlight and see this word that you can't even read, above this little box that has a flashing cursor.

I'm sure everyone has come across this little gem a time or two. I understand why they are there, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Some of the words aren't even words (like the ones in the picture) and some make you think twice before typing. I have run across some really annoying ones and some that make me laugh. I had to enter one today that I thought was really funny and the main reason for this odd post. I was on one of the many blogs I like to read, about to make a small comment to one of the posts, when I looked down and notice what looked like a word that you shouldn't say out loud, if you know what I mean. I had to look at it twice before I realized that it wasn't what I thought it was, but very close. Okay fine, I will tell you what the word was, I know you want to know anyway... The word was shist. See, even you looked at it twice and you knew it was coming. Imagine how I felt, I wasn't expecting it at all.

I'm Tracking You

I found a really cool service that Google (imagine that) offers for Free. It's called Analytics. What this service does is amazing. It will keep track of just about everything that happens to this here blog space of mine. I can track hits (how many times the site is viewed), how long the average time was spent on the site, and how many pages were looked at. Along with those, I also find out what Internet browsers people used, whether it was a PC or Mac user, where my hits come from (not only from what state but from around the world), what posts were read the most throughout the year, what day had the most hits, the traffic source (direct, search engine, community site -aka- myspace, facebook, etc.), even what Internet source the hit came through (broadband, dsl, dial-up).

Talk about an amazing service, that you don't even have to pay for. How many times have you heard how great Google is? A few times, hundreds, thousands? The amazing thing is, just about every service Google offers is free and they still have the money to pay all of those employees they have. GOOGLE ROCKS!!!

Lame Or Legendary... Your Choice!

Okay, so I discovered a someone new yesturday, thank you Susan, by the name of Josh Shipp. Here is the bio from his blog site:

"Josh Shipp is dedicated to one thing: entertaining, inspiring, and empowering teens. He’s written books, shared the stage with Bill Cosby, appeared on MTV’s TRL, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX, TLC, and in the LA TIMES . And he’s already established an international reputation as an inspiring youth speaker with a simple and entertaining, yet challenging message.

Abandoned and abused as a child, Josh was able to triumph over the tragedy, and he continues to encourage everyone to overcome struggles and live life to the fullest. And he does so through the power of laughter. Josh is animated and hilarious, and his speaking style is challenging and thought-provoking. Josh has spoken to more than one million people about how his opportunities in life have made him who he is today. For over eight years, he has inspired, empowered, and entertained audiences all over the world. Josh’s ability to connect with the audience is a rare gift and is one you don’t want to miss.

Hey Josh is a website that provides advice, entertainment and community to teens through the web, films, live events and published books. Based on the old-school principles of Dear Abby, Hey Josh provides digital advice to a digital generation that is “in your face, but on your side”.

Josh is a spokesperson for National Foster Care Month, a marathon runner and a guitar hero."

Awesome guy if you ask me. Check out this video he put together, it's called Factory.

If only everyone thought like Josh. I think I am going to see if Jason, our Youth Pastor, will let me present this video to the Junior High and High School Kids. I think this is something they need to hear. I only with I would have heard this at a younger age. I feel that more kids need to here this a lot more often. Enjoy.

Amazing Story

I wanted to post a story I read on Prayers for Blowouts last week. I thought it would be a great story to start off the new year. It's a story about offensive linemen Matt Lepsis. It tells how he went from a life of drugs to a life of God overnight. I will just post a link to the story for you to read. From the Colorado Springs Gazette, enjoy.