Ben & Shae Cecka's family in Gilbert, AZ

n.

1. A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy.

2. An instance of contented self-satisfaction.

This is our enemy. You see. The opposite of “Courage” is not fear. It is complacency. I heard a great analogy on the radio today that inspired part of these thoughts: “A dead fish can still float along with the stream.”

Don’t be that dead fish. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Let your voice be heard because it may be all that you have. When speaking in unison, we create songs of change. And there is always a need for change.

Tonight marks Johnathan’s first night in a real bed! He crawled in there all by himself, we read a few stories, and he winked out. A month ago it seemed to us that he learned a new word every day — now he learns ten. When we get settled in the new condo, hopefully this weekend, he will have the real thing setup rather than a mattress on the floor. Things are definitely on the up-and-up for Djai!

Tonight, I officially retired the old gallery password. Bilbo Baggins served us well for the past year, but he will now move on. If you didn’t get the memo, just send us a message we’ll give you the new one (that is, as long as you can provide at least 2 pieces of personal identification, a utility bill to prove residency, W-2′s, and possibly cover an access fee).

We’re posting a new video every week or so as well. The Video section will display the last 10 that were uploaded, but the directory itself holds many more. I’ll probably modify the script later for a “Display All” type function.

I almost forgot, I uploaded the pictures for January as well. While doing this I also upgraded the gallery software. Hopefully it is a little more efficient on the front.

Not much to say on this except that I agree with GW that we’re an addicted nation. And I also agree that oil satisfies one of those addictions. Renewable energy… such a novel idea… anyway.

Johnathan got a real kick out of the speech as well. He proceeded to clap and listen intently to all the standing ovations, while doing something entirely uncoached during the actual speech.

We have the video in the archives for you’re viewing enjoyment.