Archive for the ‘Marriage’ Category

Tips When The Wife’s Away

I have a new, beautiful nephew this past week! Josiah Benjamin Burchett. Upon the news, my wife departed to Oregon for the weekend. But I wish Evie never had to leave. Not only because I love her (and she’s carrying my child), but because I’m not as good of a person when she’s not around. [...]

It’s the Little Things

A little thought about little changes when you’re looking to change your life in 2011 with new years resolutions: I’m reminded, once again, that it’s the little habits that make us who we are. You don’t have to make massive changes quickly. You need to make little changes and then stick with it for a [...]

Pregnancy Tips for the Dudes

Every man should strive to be the best husband ever, and when your wife is pregnant you have a real opportunity to show how great you really are. So far, I’ve stepped up my game and Evie is giving me good grades. Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned thus far: Be interested. You [...]

I’m Gonna Be a Daddy!

Life as I know it will drastically change around June 21st as it’s the due date for our baby! Kinda crazy, but more exciting than anything. It’s been tough to blog recently because it’s been all I’ve been thinking about but haven’t been able to make it public until now. So fathers– what’s your best [...]

My Treble Maker

My wife is funny, creative, and articulate. She started a blog about her music, ministry, and marriage. You should check it out at http://evieherndon.wordpress.com/. Related Posts:Tips When The Wife’s Away

My Landlords are Better than Your Landlords

We’ve lived in our cottage since we got married 2-years ago. We love love love it. Evie loves the kitchen and porch. I love the hardwood floors and $25 PG&E bills. It’s been the perfect place to start our first years in marriage. But for the past few months Evie and I have been looking [...]

The Entitled Wife

A few months ago our Philippines Missions team put on a banquet. It was an incredible night full of loud laughter, fabulous food, and some hefty donations. At the end of the night I thanked our parents and cooks, our hosts and home church/school, and lastly my boss. Do you know who I forgot to [...]

Evie Makes Me Go Sushi

How do I know my wife is cooler than yours? Because I came home to homemade sushi. Complete with Miso Soup and Edamame. It was delicious! Related Posts:No Related Posts

A Discourse On Intercourse

My wife Evie is writing 12 blogs about marriage in honor of our first 12 months of matrimony. In this post, she wrote about sex– what it should be and what it isn’t, and growing up in church. It’s a great read. Here is an excerpt: Here’s what I feel we need to work on: [...]

The Paralyzed Game

My wife Evie is a pretty stinking good writer. And she is writing 12 blogs about marriage in honor of our first 12 months of matrimony. Here’s a favorite expert of mine where she recounts about laughter in marriage, and a little game I’ve developed. Or every time Josh decides to play “The Paralyzed Game”: [...]