Jordan Rippy

Should all acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind,
Should all acquaintance be forgot and the days of auld lang syne…

Favorite Memory of 2006:

Our engagement - August 11, 2006

I recently saw the latest “Rocky” installment, “Rocky Balboa”. I was very impressed with Sylvester Stallone’s ability to bring the Rocky character back to the big screen in a respectble manner. In the movie, Rocky Balboa’s return to the ring is based on a computer generated fight which concludes that in his prime, Rocky could beat the current heavy weight champion. This concept got me thinking. What would happen if Rocky Balboa were to to face another champion? Carman: The Champion. That’s right. You decide. Cast your vote for either Rocky Balboa or Carman by commenting on this post. Please be sure to include why you believe your pick would dominate.

I will be in North Carolina for the next couple of days on a last minute snow skiing trip with my brother-in-law / father-to-be, Bobby…

Most of you know that my sister, Ashley, married Bobby Ryals on August 20, 2005. On Christmas Eve, they announced that they are expecting their first child! Ashley and Bobby managed to keep the “big news” a secret for nearly nine weeks! We are all very excited and love them both very much…Ashley is due on July 31, 2007.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

- Luke 2:1-7

There are MANY Christmas traditions in my house. My mom makes gingerbread houses, decorates the house, and makes an assortment of homemade Christmas candies. It’s all pretty amazing. All of the excitement has escalated with the recent addition of my niece and nephew. They are excited about every part of all that is going on for the holidays. On Christmas Eve we always attend the candlelight service at my home church. Then the whole family head to my parent’s house where we open some of our presents. Ever since we were kids we have been allowed to open the “Kid’s Gifts”. In other words, I get to open the presents from my brother and sister, and they get to do the same…To view all of my family’s Christmas card photos since 1980, click here and check out my brother’s recent post. Have a great Christmas.

Congrats Zach and Tiffany!

I made this star for the top of Taylor’s (my nephew) tree!

Worship - Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006

Wednesday Continued - Josh Oswald (Drums)

Kristin - Gotta’ love that ES8!

Over Christmas break I picked up the movie “Primer” after a recommendation from my brother, Zack. It is a great indie film, made on a $7,000.00 budget. Shane Curuth is an amazing story teller and has managed to actually make a very original film. One of my all-time favorite films is “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”. This film is reminiscent of “Eternal Sunshine” in it’s originality and character development. Don’t expect to fully understand either film in one viewing. “Primer” actually requires thinking. It does not spell out every single detail of the plot through poor diologue like, “I guess I am just feeling vulnerable because my husband has walked out on me and father left us when I was young”. There are vital plot details that are not verbalized or emphazsized in any way. If you appreciate good stories and orginality, you will love Primer. If you apprecaite “The Lake House” and “Gigli”, you will hate it.

At first play, these strings deliver a great feel and a nice tone. At second play, they break.

Well friends, my impatience got the best of me. I promised a new blog by January 1, 2007, but I just could not wait. I have alwasy been impatient. Check back frequently. I will be posting regularly.