There IS fall in Texas!

It's true - there really are seasons in the South!

I woke up on Monday morning to cold, rainy, brutal rain and wind. The trash can I had set out the night before was spread across the road and the rain made little, ice cold rivers. My friends back in the Midwest may disagree when I argue the Texas fall season, but it's for real. ... At least until about 11 am. That's when it jumps back into the mid-70s. :)

The people are crazy here with their below 80 degrees excitement. I think I saw Ugg boots, scarves, and sweaters within days of sun-bathing in the backyard! I've got to be honest, though, it's hard to not jump in with the rest of 'em. Monday evening when I got home, all I wanted to do was slip into a sweatshirt and have something warm to drink; and that's exactly what I did!

A sweatshirt, a cup 'o joe, and the last Philip Pullman book in the "His Dark Materials" series. Now that's a good Monday night! Especially when it's followed by hanging out with the girls to make fun of yet another ridiculous Bachelor episode.

These days are happening so fast!

Update on my current book list

So, I've been reveling in the delicious adventure for new reading material. It's not as if I don't have as much to read as it is: it is easy for me to get involved in several books simultaneously and experience reader's ADD before I've finished. Such is my case currently, but nonetheless, I have found and am excited about the new books on my shelves.

What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul
Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

Still working on:
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
numerous John Piper