Attempting to load pictures for the past few months...those that know my picture taking ability should know that there aren't that many, but I still wanted to get some updated ones on the blog. Hopefully, it won't take all day to load due to the fact that I rarely delete pictures off the actual camera so the loading process takes awhile! Anyhow, so in the meantime I wanted to share some highlights from the past month with you. Some heartfelt, others funny...you know a combination! So here goes....
1. We were able to celebrate Eli's 3rd birthday. It was fun to have family and friends here! I always love anytime we can have a group over. So, it was good...theme: Candy Land (favorite game at the time). Good day for Eli....we are incredibly blessed to have the family and friends that we have. The love they show Eli is beautiful.
2. Chris spoke to some students at The River Church...it is a blessing to have a "home church" that we can begin serving in.
3. Eli had a great preschool Christmas party. It was super cute to see him in that environment. He loves his friends there very much.
4. Christmas in Kingsport....always wonderful to get back there....it was hard to say goodbye...but was a wonderful time to get to have some quality time with family there. Again, in awe of our precious family.
5. Christmas in Marietta...we traveled to be with the Keith's on Christmas day. We arrived that evening in time to eat dinner. It was good to see everyone there and be a part of the Christmas activities there over a few days. What a beautiful family!
6. Ryan came from Clemson's win at the Music City Bowl. It was so good to see him. We got some major cousin time because Chris was hanging out in Macon on a youth retreat. He fixed all our electronics..which was amazing. Our tv now works with our computer and dvd player! He was so gracious to figure it all out!! Love him so much!
7. Chelcie and Delaney came to visit...what a beautiful treat that was. They bless our hearts so much. It is such a joy when they come....even though they scared me silly the night after the Vols beat down when I didn't know if they were safe...no worries...they were fine! My motherly instincts surely kicked in...I don't know what I would have done if something had happened. Anyhow, we were able to spend some quality time together before they left for Passion...oh girls...love you so much!!
8. Kristin and Kim....finally! Ikea, Cheesecake factory....the only thing missing was Katie...but we shared memories. I miss these girls so much. Great quality time with them and Lily Kate!! What a wonderful baby!! I will treasure our meeting dearly! Hopefully it will happen more often now. Kristin was able to stay another day which is always wonderful. I love those girls so much!
9. Passion 2010...Chirs volunteered...meals team...so cold...but the Lord was there. Though we watched the conference on our tv (thanks ryan)...we were amazed at how clearly the Lord was communicated through the speakers and music there. My heart overflows with how I saw the Lord work in my heart during this time. So glad so many college students were able to gather for those precious days.
10. Forgot...Eli got his first official haircut...very short...but it grows back.
11. Eli was excited to return to preschool for the 2010 year...he loves being there so much.
Looking back we have had an unbelievable month. Our friends and family are precious to us. It is wonderful to be on this journey with them all. We look forward to what is ahead in this year. Hopefully, this blog will take on more form this next year. Thank you for reading our crazy month....looking forward to sharing soon...hopefully some pictures too!
Love you!!