I'm sure you were thinking about the final Harry Potter movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2." Here at the Brown ranch we are getting excited to celebrate this final movie by having our very own Harry Potter party this coming Friday. There will be lots of food (butterbeer, mad-eye moody cupcakes, chocolate wands, etc.), fun games and fellowship. So get on your best HP costume and come join the festivities (even if you're not a fan of Harry Potter).
On another note, we're getting new wood floors put in our casa. In fact, today the crew is finishing up the final room so we hope to put the furniture and bookshelves back tonight and tomorrow. Not only am I excited about the beautiful Alamo Sunset wood floors, but also this means that a new puppy is coming in the near future. The parents said that we had to wait to get a new dog until the floors were put in. So the much anticipated time is approaching. We're thinking to get a Daschund since they are both social and short-haired dogs, emphasis on short-hair :)
Well, it wouldn't be a kiwi post without mention of music. My current fav song is "Your Love is a Song" from Switchfoot's album "Hello Hurricane." The words and music have been stuck in my head for about a week now, so here they are, the lyrics:
I hear you breathing in
another day begins
The stars are falling out
My dreams are fading out
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
I've been keeping my eyes wide open
Chorus:
Oh, Your love is a symphony
All around me
Running through me
Oh, Your love is a melody
Underneath me
Running to me
Oh, your love is a song
The dawn is fire bright
Against the city lights
The crowds are going now
The moon is blacking out
So I've been keeping my mind wide open
I've been keeping my mind wide open
Chorus
Your love is my remedy
Your love is a song
Lately I've been reading 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament and it mentions several times the importance of music in praising the Lord. Just today I read, .."They were giving thanks to the Lord, because His lovingkindness is everlasting. And with them were Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those who should sound aloud, and with instruments for the songs of God.." 2 Chronicles even says that King David made instruments for the purpose of "giving praise to the Lord."
Such a wonderful reminder that music isn't just for our ears, but to give back to our Father in heaven.
