Happy Birthday Blog!

That's right, one year ago today brianandlaura.blogspot.com was born. It all began with Laura's first post (and seven since for her...one post every 45 days...that's actually a little higher than she might've predicted). In honor of the birthday, we thought it would be cool to roll out a new color scheme, but who has that sort of time? Some might suggest that a public school teacher with the summer off might have that sort of time. Instead, I thought it'd be cool to sift through the archives and remember the year that was. July '05 Green Thumbs & Red Eyes - my very first encounter with Wendell Berry's books...a philosophical milestone in my life. August '05 Swasko / Zan Wedding - we get a new brother-in-law! September '05 Hurricane Katrina Relief @ IBC - our church's effort to serve evacuees in DFW. October '05 Laura Goes National - Laura submits a funny quote she heard on NPR to Newsweek and they print it! November '05 "Crawling in to a dark hole for 500, Alex." - I embarrass myself at an engagement party. December '05 Arizona Update Pt. 1 - Christmas in Arizona Arizona Update Pt. 2 January '06 Those Awake - some buddies and I join forces to create a hopefully thoughtful blog. February '06 J-Mac - nothing to do with us, but hands-down one of the best sports stories (or stories period) ever. March '06 Sigur Rós & Transcendentalism - we get to see a band that takes you "to a place". April '06 Polk Panthers on the Prowl - my basketball team wins our Carrollton city league (in spite of my .07 shooting percentage). May '06 Not a single post in the month of May. Weird. June '06 Zambia Update Pt. 1 - updates on our mission trip from Zambia. Zambia Update Pt. 2 Other memorables: Aidan Brings Home the Bacon - our nephew wins Most Beautiful Baby. The Happiest Place on Earth - Polyphonic Spree in Concert. Big Day Out - the garden begins. Hangin' with Mrs. BAR - we meet Barbara Ann Radnofsky. Zucchinis Are a Miracle - life finds a way. Here's to another great year!