Stockings

Here is a picture of Chris and I's Christmas stockings.

Confused? Only one stocking? Well, this isn't actually either of our stockings. Our stockings are unfortunately at our parents' homes and we were unable to receive both in time for Christmas. So, this is a just a picture of our baby's stocking. Wait, what?! Yes, you read right - our baby's, well our future baby's. Chris and I are expecting our first child! Follow our journey from newlyweds to parenthood at littlebabygbean.blogspot.com. You'll have a lot of catching up to do! ;)

Oh Christmas Tree...

This will Chris' and I first Christmas together as a married couple. As some, or many of you may know, Chris and I did not live together before we were married. We tried to stay as traditional as possible, including no over night stays. So, being able to have this first official holiday together in our own home is sooo exciting for me! Unfortunately, as a single girl I did not have any Christmas decorations on hand to set our home up for the holidays. Thankfully, Chris' mother and godparents came to our rescue! They both donated a Christmas tree (thank you so much Ed and Mary!), lights, other Christmas decorations, and two boxes of all of Chris' holiday ornaments dating back from his first Christmas. So, as all these boxes lay in our living room for the past two weeks since Thanksgiving, I finally had the energy to do something about it. While Chris was out training, I rearranged our living room and set up our Christmas tree in front of our window. I hurried to put the lights up and open the curtains so when Chris came home he would see it from the driveway. Thankfully he was able to see it when he came home and said he was so happy! We spent the rest of the night going through his ornaments and his telling me stories of his childhood, as we drank hot cocoa by the fireplace with Christmas carols playing in the background. Okay, the cocoa and songs didn't happen, nor the fireplace scene - although, the story telling was fun. Here's a couple of my favorite Chris ornaments, along with our tree (which is tiny, but perfect for us), and Chris' Nativity scene (which I still need material for underneath). What a wonderful way to end a wonderful year!

Chris in first grade :)

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

If you have ten minutes to spare, please take a moment to watch this video of Louie Giglio speaking on the amazing works of God within the human body. Let it load before you start it.

*Some of you may not be fans of 'preachings' or speakers in general, but please keep an open mind and a faithful heart.

Happy Halloween

As we get older, we may not celebrate Halloween the way we use to, although it is still my very favorite time of the year. And with the holiday, it brings a warm tingling feeling in my soul. Many may recall this feeling during the Christmas month, and although that is a very special time of year as well, for myself it is the season of fall. There's just something about the turning leaves, crisp air, and grey skies that creates something magical. Add this magical experience with candy and scary movies - and I'm in heaven!!! :) Chris and I did not do much for Halloween this year, but you can imagine my surprise when he volunteered to dress up as a couple with me! We spent many long hours contemplating our costume, from Bonnie and Clyde to Batman and Catwomen. Finally it came down to the fact that we actually didn't have any plans nor a reason to dress up. So, we decided for something simple and classy and dinner with close friends. Halloween may no longer be about the crazy costumes and trick or treating at this time in our lives, but we can only hope it comes back around in a couple of years ;)

Please enjoy a little tune from my dear friend Billy Holiday and see Chris and I in our vintage 40's era attire.



Hebrews 11:1

As some of our closest friends and family may know, the Gannon family have been faced with struggle these last few weeks. Papa Gannon, Bill, has been diagnosed with 2 seperate cancers. One is a blood cancer called multiple myeloma while another has affected his liver called neuroendocrine tumor. While the road ahead may be difficult and trying, we appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time. We are so thankful for a loving and caring support system as we move forward in our hopes for Bill's health and strength of one another. We can only be faithful to a ever lasting God who has promised us a life of mercy and grace and it is because of Him "we are troubled in every way, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

 

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Happy Pounds

We have just passed our 6th month anniversary! Although Chris and I aren't really into anniversarys, or at least have yet to celebrate one. It has been a quick and easy 6 months, filled with happiness and bliss. And eating. Alot of eating. Ok, I've done alot of eating. Us brides do all this work leading up to the wedding, such as eating healthy and working out - all to look good in a dress to wear one day. Well, at least I did. The day the wedding was over, was the day I gave myself a break. Flash forward to today - 6 months later and an "undisclosed amount of pounds" heavier. Granted it may have something to do with all the ice cream we eat, hense previous post.

Married Life Lesson #13 Now what have I learned?
A. That being married to a personal trainer means nothing!!!! Ok ok, this is not entirely true. What is true is, being married to a personal trainer means nothing if I don't use my resources! Hello...I'm married to. A. Personal. Trainer. Life should be easy right? Oh, so wrong. My husband can't make me go for a run instead of sitting around playing sudoku. He can't make me stop eating 10 donuts when I should of stopped at four. Ok, one. What he does do is encourage me do to the following, or luckily, has learned to say nothing at all. I am an adult. I need to be able to make these healthy choices on my own. So, as much as it pains me, I have decided to jump back on the healthy lifestyle bandwagon and enjoy the ride. (Or sometimes not enjoy.)

B. That although there are extra pounds, there is a reason they are called happy. I am happy. These months of marriage have been amazing. I never would have imagined that being married would feel so peaceful.  Now, I may not be happy with the extra pounds, but at least I'm married to a wonderful man who loves me regardless.

You scream, I scream, We all scream for....

I think it's safe to say that Chris and I love ice cream!

 

Married Life Lesson #11 Thank goodness I married a personal trainer!