This morning in church we were reminded of our need for a Savior and how much joy this time of year brings ... that our Savior was born!!!! This season we joyfully anticipate celebrating Jesus' birth, reflecting on the amazing love he has for us, and rejoicing in his resurrection and saving grace!
A little update ... Sam is currently in the home stretch of his first semester at Covenant and is looking forward to finals and BIG papers being done in the next week (prayers are appreciated!). I am still subbing 2-3 times a week and tutoring 3 times a week as well. We are looking forward to heading home for the holidays and spending time with family and friends in just 3 weeks. We can't believe how fast our time in St. Louis has already gone, it feels like we just got here! Not to mention ... we'll be married 5 months this month! :)
Christmas time is here! And we are SO excited to be spending it together this year. Once again we took a trip to Hobby Lobby to stock up on the fun and festive Christmas decor. Then we began the decorating process upon arriving home to St. Louis after a wonderful Thanksgiving break in Wheaton last Sunday. Here are a few pictures of our home for the holidays ...
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| That's my cute husband putting on the tree topper! |
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| Hanging ornaments on the tree. |
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| The finished product! |
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| Kitchen table centerpiece (ornaments on a mug tree). |
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| Our favorite candle ...Evergreen!!! |
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| Above the sliding doors in the kitchen. |
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The last five pictures comments are below (blogger is acting funny):
Picture 1 of 5: The front of our apartment. YES, that is THE Christmas pig, thanks to the Dean's!
Picture 2 of 5: Our first Nativity Scene from Mom & Dad Haist!
Picture 3-5: Celebrating St. Nick's Day (one day early) ... Sam has always been
VERY pushy when it comes to opening gifts! St. Nick brought me an egg poacher (which I LOVE!!!)
and St. Nick brought Sam the "Contigo" NON spill thermal coffee mug.
He can tip it upside down and it doesn't spill...amazing! | |
Your home looks beautiful and very festive! We are looking forward to seeing it (and you!) the end of this week. Love, Mom & Dad Haist
ReplyDeleteIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! Your apartment looks so sweet! I love the festive decorations in every space! You are so creative and talented!!! : ) It is so much fun to see all of the little changes you make each season!! Thank you for sharing. It is the highlight of my day when that little RSS feed lights up ... seeing the two of you so happy and at home brings me joy. Looking forward to seeing you over Christmas!! Love and Miss you!!! Mom Dean
ReplyDeletePS ... Good job on the egg poacher Sam! : )