03 December 2005

Christmas Trees



I just got home from the nail salon. I had a manicure and a very relaxing pedicure . They asked about how Jacob was doing. It is a great nail salon that I have been going to the whole time I was expecting, so they know us well :).

This afternoon we are headed to Lowe's for a Christmas tree and paint for my craft room. We are also going shopping for more Christmas decorations.

I am in the process of redecorating my craft room. It is a mess at the moment. I am hoping to paint this week. I would like to have it done before everyone comes for Christmas. Mom is always interested in what I am doing in there. She said she wants to set up a room like mine when they move.

Jacob was really sweet while we were shopping. He was smiling and babbling and just as happy as could be. It was a really enjoyable time.

The Christmas trees are beautiful! The white lights on the tree in the front room are elegant and almost magical looking. The colored light tree is beautiful and fun. We have three trees to put on the front porch. What a lovely Christmas this will be!

We talked to Beth this evening. She said that she also really enjoyed our time together at Thanksgiving. She is looking forward to coming at Christmas. I am going to clean out my closet and have her go through and see if she wants any of it. She had expressed some interest in some things so I thought that might be nice.

With Love,

02 December 2005

Reflections and Christmas Planning

As the year is ending it is a wonderful time to reflect on the past year. Life has been so good to us: a beautiful child, a lovely home, a sweet puppy, a wonderful marriage, good relationships with family. I am so glad that Mom and I have become close. So many wives do not have a good relationship with their mother-in-law, so I am thankful that is not the case for me. I care for her as if she were my own mother. And I am grateful for my relationship with Papa. He is such a sweet and wonderful man. I am so incredibly happy to have my precious baby boy in my life. He is an amazing little person! I love my little puppy. She was such a great companion during my pregnancy, and she has her own special place in our family. But I am most grateful about my amazing relationship with my loving and adoring husband. What a great life we have built together!

This has been the best year of my life so far, and we have so much to look forward to in the coming years. I am excited to watch Jacob learn and grow. I am excited to rejoice in each new milestone reached, both small and large. Jacob seems to be learning something new everyday. It is exciting!

It is the holiday season! My favorite time of the year! I just love Christmas. This Christmas will be so much fun. Little Jacob's first Christmas! Princess' first Christmas, too! This is going to be fun.

We have been watching a fascinating documentary on the history of the Presidents. It is so interesting. We love history, and are fascinated by it.

It is time to begin planning for the Christmas get-together. Everyone is coming to our house this year. I am not sure yet who is coming. I know Mom, Dad, Beth, Memaw and Papa are probably coming. I think it will be great fun! We have developed our own sweet little traditions. On Christmas Eve we exchange one gift each of special Christmas pajamas.

This weekend we are going to buy a tree for the living room. I want to have a tree with colored lights and child-oriented decorations in the living room, and a tree with white lights and more formal decorations in the dining room. I am even putting a small tree in the den. I have Christmas decorations in every room of the house. Christmas is so much fun!

Blessings,

30 July 2005

A Visit from Papa


Memaw and Papa came down for a quick visit before Jacob arrived. Everyone was getting so excited as they knew he would be here soon!

With Love,

17 July 2005

A Nursery for Jacob


Make Room for Baby!






We're so excited and can't wait to meet you, little Jacob!

In His Love,

21 May 2005

Party on the Beach


On the final evening of our trip we had an award's banquet on the beach. There was a calypso band and great food.

After the banquet we hung out by the pool, just enjoying the paradise around us.

In Christ,

20 May 2005

Shopping at Cruz Bay


On the third day of our trip we took a taxi into Cruz Bay and went shopping at Mongoose Junction. we loved looking at all of the interesting shops. We bought a few gifts for our friends back home, and then we had lunch at the Sun Dog Cafe.

In Christ,

19 May 2005

President's Club Trip to St. John



With Love,

The Island Spirit






We chartered a catamaran for a day at sea. First stop was a beautiful secluded snorkeling destination. The water was so clear and a gorgeous shade of blue. After that we headed to Jost Van Dyke where we had lunch at the famous "Foxy's". We listened to a band playing island music as we ate. There were goats roaming everywhere. Next, we headed to White Bay in the British Virgin Islands where we went to the "Soggy Dollar Bar".

In Christ's Love,