Thursday, December 23, 2010

Day trip to reconnect




We made a day trip today to Milwaukee to visit some friends in town for the holidays. This family went to our church last year and then moved to TX a few months ago, so it was fun to reconnect.

Sometimes I get amazed at the great people that come into different seasons of life. Last year Jackie used to watch Liliana every other week so that Chris and I could have a date. Liliana loved playing with her friend Eliana, so it was a good set up for everyone.


That's something I love about the holidays is reconnecting. You usually call or visit relatives you haven't chatted with in awhile. You get lots of cards in the mail with photos or kind wishes. People are traveling to visit loved ones and reconnect. It's just a warm time of year relationally and I love it.

Relationships really are the best gift!

St. Louis Celebration

We went to St. Louis for a few days to spend with family. My cousin Mary is expecting twins, so we went down to celebrate at her baby shower.




Since it was the weekend before Christmas, we also had an early Christmas celebration with the family. It is so fun seeing all the cousins playing together and having fun.




Even though St. Louis is no longer my home, it is fun to visit and see our family and close friends. However, I must admit, I was quite happy to sleep in my own bed when we returned. We've had our fill of traveling this past month, so it is nice to be home.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

10 Years

Chris and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary. It's funny because in your head you tend to build up year 10 as a "biggie". Something about multiples of 5 make for big anniversary celebrations.

For us, we wanted something simple this year. We've had some other "biggie" anniversary trips to Austria or Bahamas, but we didn't want to be away from our daughter for long this time. So we planned an overnight trip. We found some good food & wine, walked around, enjoyed nature and just enjoyed being together.

One of the things I appreciate most about my husband is our friendship. I know that life is good because I have Chris by my side. We can face any trial together and overcome. We can find any little thing to celebrate and make it fun. We work together, raise a family together, share our deepest dreams, share our hopes, help each other with our fears, pray for each other, and deeply and richly love.



I keep falling in love with my husband over and over.
Here's to 10 years!

Amazing Week in Texas- full of thanks

We spent Thanksgiving week in Texas visiting Chris' family. We made the most of our time there by having lots of celebrations.

First, we had an early birthday party for Liliana. Her actual birthday is Dec. 28, so it was nice for her to have an outdoor party with her cousins in warm TX weather.



Then, of course was Thanksgiving day. Chris' aunt and cousins traveled in for the weekend so we had a huge feast. Chris grilled a turkey and it was delicious as usual.





Chris' mom also arranged for us to have family photos done. We don't have the proofs yet, but these are pictures we took during the photo shoot. Family photos followed by family trip to the ice cream shop. Mmm





We also had an over night get away in a little town called Marble Falls. Chris and I have been married for 10 years. It is hard to believe. In all reality that deserves it's own post, but alas it is part of our Texas trip.




We also had a family day trip to a little town called Fredricksburg. There were 12 of us shopping, eating and hanging out. It was fun. We also had lots of family time playing games, watching movies, hanging out.



Then we ended the trip with a day in Ft. Worth, meeting with our social worker and all the people tied in with our adoption.

Whew.. what a trip.
We had so much fun.

Much to be thankful for..