A few highlights from the week

We have been blessed to have Kurt off for two straight weeks. At the beginning, it always seems like it will be so long, but its already the first weekend! But we have had an awesome time doing some family stuff together.

Grant working diligently on Grammy's handpainted pottery.

Colin loves the fish at the aquarium...until one actually swims in front of him...
Several other blogger mommies have already mentioned it, Krohn conservatory was definitely one of our favorite holiday displays this year - beautiful!
Enjoying a hayride at the Creation Museum's Live Nativity Walk. If you didn't make it this year, make sure you do next year. It was a great lesson for our children and a great reminder for us parents about the true meaning of Christmas.

Grant and Mommy's cookie creation "reindeer brownies".

Even with all the new "stuff", quality time with Daddy is still Grant's favorite. We wouldn't have it any other way:-)

Colin showing off his favorite new smile for the camera. Colin says, "Thank you Uncle Chad and Aunt Shanna, I love my new tractor book!"

We pray everyone had a Merry Christmas and was able to give thanks for the true meaning of the day.

Enough for today, we leave at 7 for the airport to fly to DC to celebrate with my family. Love to all during this special season!

Love is in the air

Kurt and I just returned from a wonderful trip to south Georgia for Kurt's brothers wedding. I just love the beauty of old Southern plantation towns. I love the southern dialect and how excited the ladies seem to get over everything. I have never heard so many ohs and ahs in all my life. I think the excitement is a cultural thing and I love letting go of my very reserved normal style and gushing like any other Southern belle for a few days:-) It was the first weekend away for both Kurt and I in over two years, so it was wonderful to just reconnect and feel like a carefree couple for a couple of days. Don't worry, my kids were well taken care of by my parents and cried much harder when they left today than when Kurt and I left on Friday!!The beautiful bride Shanna and her husband Chad. See a family resemblance in the brothers??? I'm so excited to have Shanna as my new sister-in-law. She loves the Lord and is so genuinely sweet and caring. Another plus, she's an interior designer. Who wouldn't love having a professional eye help on home improvements?? Chad has always been very special to me since he is Kurt's brother. He is 34 and has waited to find the right bride - we couldn't be happier for you both! The Sexton ladies at the bride's luncheon. Yes, I was horribly underdressed. Casual in the south is much different than casual in the north. 6.5 years of marriage and I'm still learning:-)Kurt did an awesome job as best man and was so handsome in his tux. I was so proud to be on his arm:-) Christmas weddings are so stinking' romantic!!!!!!!! I am definitely in the holiday mood now!!