On to Lebanon, Oh God! (Pictures)

Most of you might be familiar with Sufjan Steven's most recent full-length album "Come On! Feel the Illinoise!"
The first track of the CD is called "Concerning the UFO sightings near Highland, IL."

What's great about this piece of information is that I have lived in Highland my whole life up to this point (excluding being on tour, and a few months in Austin, TX.)

I moved out of my parents house into an apt with Jillian when we got married about a year ago.

The lyrics of the song are the story of the UFO sightings a few years ago by the Fun Land put-put golf course owner in town.
On top of the owner seeing the UFOs and reporting them, a few other reports were made within the same hour. All heading towards the same distance, and each within like 10 minutes of each other. bizarre!

The second verse's lyrics:
"On to Lebanon (Illinois)
Oh, God."

It's just wonderful that we are moving to Lebanon, because this artist is one of our faves. Anyways. It's just a really cool coincidence that's all.

Here's some pictures from the last weeks. Check em':


Pic on the wall at the birthing class. Looks like Jill and I, right?



New Wall Clock (Been Wanting One Forever!):



Jillian gave me 27-mile radius walkie-talkies for my (early) birthday present. I love her so much:



Stairwell to our new (currently being renovated) apartment!:



View of the living room from the dining room:



Dining Room:



Hallway:



Kitchen (duh.):



Hallway Window:



Our bedroom's accent wall. Beautiful!:



More pictures of the new apartment will be posted after we are moved in, and it is live-able!
Can't wait!

It's 7:40 on Tuesday morning.
I have been here at work since 11:00. I'm pooped.

Today I'm getting a hair cut. sweet.

Last night I uploaded some pictures that the band took this weekend for promotional purposes. They turned out well. I'll post them along with a shot of my new dew on the next entry.

It's really hot out but I am still having a cup of coffee to help wake me up a bit.

This Thursday is the show with Dr. Manhattan at The Living Room in Mt. Vernon, IL. If you're free, please come! All the details are online at www.owenpye.com

write more afterwhile.
- Owen

Anniversary

Today is my wife and I's 10 month wedding anniversary and also marks the 2 year of our 1st date.

I love my wife for many reasons.
Its by God's love that we even know each other, I believe. I guess all you know-it-alls would call it coincidence. Whatever.

Our first date included polka dancing, milk shakes, and smooching (tastfully chivalrous, I might add!)

Another fun thing: My friend Nick was in from out of town. I felt terrible to leave him by himself. But also felt terrible to ask Jill if we could reschedule. So, with great hesitancy I asked awkwardly, "Would you mind if my friend Nick came too?"

I was a gentlemen and let Nick dance with Jill for a few songs while I charmed the senior gals.

We had so much fun and still do.
I love you Jill!

Psalm 20: 7-9

"Some nations boast of their armies and weapons,
but we boast in the LORD our God.
Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
Give victory to our king, O LORD!
Respond to our cry for help."

Today is flag day. We live in an apartment, so I don't think we'll really get the full effect of celebrating it.
This verse was in my daily reading just now. I thought, "what would our nation really be like if the people spoke and prayed like this above verse." (substitute the word "king" for "president" if it helps your brain a little.

I hope we will be a nation that brags and boasts about something worth it!

My good ol' Grandpa Bob is in town all the way from Florida today.

He's preaching at my Dad's church in Highland. Jillian and I don't attend normally, but are going to today to show our love and support, also because I think he's an awesome guy.

We finally got that bed up yesterday. And Justin, you were right, I didn't want to wake up this morning.
I may change my views some day. But as for right now, I am a firm believer in the memory foam. (pun intended!)

Here's a picture of the finished product. (I picked out the comforter, no big deal!):


Anywho. I'm off for now. God bless you guys. Very thankful for you reading.

I'm not sure who all is reading this.
I'm sorry to say that I haven't blogged in forever. This is because it's difficult for me to do so on a regular basis.

But, I was able to sync my phone with Blogspot so I could do so more frequently.

Yesterday a dream of mine came true: Jillian and I purchased a memory foam Queen sized bed from Weekend's Only. I'm more excited about the size difference than anything. We WERE sleeping on a Full. And for a 6'5 man whose feet hang off, it can be kind of a annoying!

Something way more exciting happened as well: I was able to meet my newborn (1 day old) niece, Emory Saige. She is so sweet!

Only 6 weeks and 3 days until we have our own. I am so pumped.

I gotta run for now.

I'll let you know how the bed goes!
- owen