Seasons Greetings!
Posted by Amber , Monday, December 8, 2008 Monday, December 08, 2008
Well first things first... Ben and I would like to share with everyone that we are expecting a baby! We have known for a few weeks now, and having been telling people randomly, but I thought it would be appropriate to officially announce it. I haven't seen a doctor yet, so I am not sure the status of everything. I am only guessing the baby should be here sometime this coming summer. I will update everyone once I have seen the doctor.
The season is in full swing! I can't believe it is December already. This year flew by, and I am already thinking about next year.
The tree and decorations are up, my brother and I hung the lights on the house this year, my shopping is about half done, and it seems to be snowing here every few days! I have also done some Christmas festivities that have been really fun!
First Ben and I went to the Nutcracker with our friends. I love ballet so I had a blast! Every time I see the Nutcracker, I enjoy it more and more. It is so much fun to listen to an orchestra and watch dancers portray it so beautifully! I think I am going to have to keep up my annual trip to the Pikes Peak Center.
Our church also does a Lady's Dessert Tea each year. There were probably 50 tables! Each table has a host who decorates it with whatever they would like. Ours this year was decorated with holly. My mom, my sister, and I went together and had a wonderful time talking with ladies we had never met before. The speaker was amazing and they had a musician there who sang beautifully! It was an awesome evening of talking, eating, and worshiping!
We also went to the Parade of Lights in Downtown Colorado Springs. I have never done this before, but a girlfriend of mine invited me to come along. Ben and I enjoyed spending that time with friends, and Noah was excited about all the lights and music! We had a bit of trouble finding parking, and we didn't leave ourselves enough time to get there and set up, so we missed a good portion of the parade. I am not sure if I would have been able to stand the cold much longer than we did though, so I am not too disappointed.
We have a Christmas potluck, gift exchange, and movie night coming up this Friday with our bible study that I am super excited about. Not to mention the Christmas movies, and the food to enjoy with our family! I love this time of year!
A little side note... Noah has learned to burp (make the sound of a burp) and excuse himself! I am pretty sure he learned it from everyone in the household at one time, but it is hilarious to see him do it. He mimics everything now!
I hope everyone is doing great! I also hope that you all are enjoying the local festivities in your area as well. Have a wonderful and relaxing week!
