so it's been a long time...

Sorry blogger world.  I'll catch you up.

This fall several things have happened:

1.  We went to an apple orchard in Michigan with my parents and lovely Grandma James.  It was a fabulous weekend!

2.  We, EJB & the bridesmaids and I, threw my pretty sister-in-law, Katie, a personal shower... Read more about that here as I don't want to repeat (and would not be able to adequately describe) all that took place during this event as beautifully as EJB herself. 

3.  I attended another shower for the now Mrs. Katherine Nielsen, at the lovely home of Drs. Frank and Sue Moore.

4.  I ran around with some of Katie's beautiful friends for pre-wedding activities such as manicures, lunch, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and going to see Katie and Doug's new home.

5.  The only proof I have that I was around for the wedding day... standing on stage did not allow opportunity for wedding day pictures.  I guess we will all have to wait for JAKE!


6. OLIVET'S HOMECOMING!  Our lovely friends Matt and Laura Ryba stayed with us in our humble abode in Chappy-Chap.  Not only did we thoroughly enjoy their company, but my whole family was reunited again as my parents, sister and brother-in-law joined me, the hub, and my little broski on campus for the weekend.  We loved seeing the faces of Olivet Alum with quick passing "hello's" and briefly being caught up on one another's lives.  It truly was a wonderful weekend.  

7.  We bought BIKES!!  And we went on a bike ride early this afternoon.  It was glorious!
I'm looking forward to enjoying God's beautiful creation, exercise, and time with my hubby!

 8.  And lastly, as this new crisp and blustery weather approaches, I have a new found appreciation for hot tea.  Since I do not like coffee but love to be warm and cozy, tea gets the job done.  

Presently, I'm enjoying a cup of TAZO Passion tea.  I think it is my favorite!

(This pretty cup was given to me last Christmas from my sister-in-law, EJB)

And now it's back to the books...