Homesick for the Holidays

I think the stars have to align perfectly in order for me to be able to sit down in front of the computer and write anything...for the first time in nearly three months, I have a moment to blog. Six years ago today, on an 80 degree Texas winter day, Chris and I were married. Our lives have changed so much since that day. Today it seems like we live in another part of the world (and it is 20 degrees and snowy outside). This morning my wonderful husband got up with the kids, brought me breakfast in bed and then took them to gymnastics. I was left with peace and quiet and an awesome new laptop so I can now blog from bed. I would say the stars have aligned quite nicely (even though I don't really believe in that stuff).

There is no way that I can recount the last three months in this entry. All I can say is that we truly enjoyed the gorgeous fall in our new home. October was a crazy busy month for our family and November and December are not far behind. I guess when you work for a church the birth of Christ is kind of a big deal or something. :)

November marked one year since we first came to Annapolis during the interview process with Weems Creek Baptist Church. I can't believe that we've been here 10 months now! We love this city and this beautiful part of the country, but this holiday season has us all REALLY homesick for the first time. Christmas cards from family and friends mean so much more this year. Some things I really miss this time of year:

1. Holiday gatherings with family & friends

2. Denton Christmas Tree Lighting

3. Christmas festivities at school- secret Santa between the teachers, sweet gifts from my students and an awesome program from the kids

4. Hilarious white elephant gift exchange at our Sunday School party

Annapolis is absolutely nuts with holiday shoppers and it's cold, really cold! But we can't forget that we are extremely blessed to be here and are busy making new memories and holiday traditions.