Happy New Year!
I think I say this every year, but it's hard to believe another one has passed.
Scott had to work on New Year's Eve; however, I did have the company of his parents to celebrate with...and by celebrating, I mean I went to bed before midnight because sleep seemed more important than trying to keep my dreary eyes open for the ball drop. It was great. And it was cozy.
The Saturday-after is when we celebrated party-style. We invited all our friends over for a night of food and games. I meant to snap a bunch of photos, but all I managed to get was one photo before all the guests arrived of Ben holding baby Jilli as awkwardly as possible. It was too darn funny not to - I don't know if the pic will do it justice. I also couldn't pass up putting a photo of the sweetest (and I mean sweet, dude) Christmas gift from Britt. I heart it. Here they are:
On Monday the 4th, it was back to the daily grind. It was tough getting into the swing of things after a two-week break, but somehow I managed. I know, rough life ;) Sooo...when's Spring Break?
My job is challenging, but I do love it...and not many people can say that. This job was one of 2009's blessings from heaven.
And speaking of blessings...how about our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...tomorrow! I can't believe Scott and I have already been through our first married year. Wow. There's no better way to start off the year than getting to marry your best friend...and NOW getting to celebrate that momentous day! (Because I didn't want Scott to worry about taking this whole weekend off, we're celebrating next weekend when I have a Monday-holiday off from school and he has off. Perfect for a long weekend getaway. Can't wait!) The wedding was such a special time filled with overwhelming love and joy. The day could not have been more beautiful, elegant, or simply amazing. I'll spare you all the cheesy, romantic thoughts floating around my head when I think about our wedding day so I don't sound like a babbling fool drunk on love. However, I will leave you with the lyrics from our first dance as husband and wife :)
"Everything" by Michael Buble
You're a falling star, you're the get-away car.
You're the line in the sand when I go too far.
You're the swimming pool, on an August day.
And you're the perfect thing to say.
And you play it coy but it's kinda cute.
Ah, when you smile at me you know exactly what you do.
Baby don't pretend that you don't know it's true.
'cause you can see it when I look at you.
[Chorus:]And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, you make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're a carousel, you're a wishing well,
And you light me up, when you ring my bell.
You're a mystery, you're from outer space,
You're every minute of my everyday.
And I can't believe, uh that I'm your man,
And I get to kiss you baby just because I can.
Whatever comes our way, ah we'll see it through,
And you know that's what our love can do.
[Chorus]So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
[Chorus:]And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, you make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything.
You're every song, and I sing along.
'Cause you're my everything.
Yeah, yeah
So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
So, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Happy Anniversary, Babe :) You're my everything and I thank God for you everyday. I'm glad we get to grow old together. I love you.
Michie Tavern - We ate the delish "Midday Fare" and then took a tour.
Random shots: I took these photos from our deck on two different mornings. Seriously, how can someone think God doesn't exist, when we're surrounded by so much beauty?
