What we've been up to lately
We went to my brother, Jared's house for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time! There is nothing like being together with family for the Holidays! Talking and laughing with everyone is the best thing!
I think I look forward to hanging out with my family the most out of everything during the holidays! Of course good food, bluegrass music, and holiday decorations make it twice as pleasant! Since October I've been listening to the bluegrass album called "Smoky Mountain Christmas Memories". I used to listen to it all the time when I was young so it brings back lots of sweet memories of cold days, hot chocolate, and dazzling Christmas lights that somehow seemed magical. I know everyone says that about Christmas lights trying to make them some mystical type of fairy tale thing, but I really did feel like they were so intriguing. I still get a thrill out of Christmas lights. I put up my Christmas tree the other day and just melted when I plugged in the lights and the tree lit up! My tree is really neat! It's tall and skinny and its decorated with pine cones, red berries and snow!
I've also been making lots of pies lately, apple pie, pumpkin pie and peach skillet. Peach skillet is Marlin's favorite and he is always asking me to make it for him! He usually eats half the pie in on sitting! Thanks to my mother-in-law for teaching me how to make a good pie! I absolutely love the way she cooks/bakes! She is amazing in the kitchen! Besides getting to see my in-laws when we go up to PA, eating Arlene's cooking is the next best thing!
Yesterday it rained on and off all day! It's been pretty wet around here! I went and got a few groceries in town before lunch so I could make some potato soup! When I got home I took the groceries inside and went back out to get Little Marlin out of his car seat! I stepped on the first wet stair as I was going off the porch and all of the sudden my legs went out from under me and I went sliding down the stairs. I was shocked at first and I think it scared me more than it hurt. Today, though it hurts a lot worse. I have several bruised scratches all up and down the right side of my body and my back aches a little bit! I'll be just fine! I'm so thankful I was not holding my dear baby! He certainly would have gotten hurt very badly or maybe worse than that... yeah I'm really glad I wasn't holding him!
Marlin is still logging these days with his buddy Moses. I think Marlin really loves logging! He's and outdoor worker kind of person! lol
Marlin is so sweet! He still helps me with the dishes! I look forward to seeing him come home every night! We've been enjoying cuddling on the couch and watching old black and white movies while the baby sleeps! That must be, with out a doubt, the best part of my day!
Sometimes I can hardly believe we have been married for a year and a half, and already have a little baby boy! Time flies by so fast, yet it seems like I've been with Marlin for ages! I'm so thankful for all the blessings that God has poured out on my family and I! I couldn't be more happy or content sitting here in my cozy little cabin knowing I have a sweet baby boy napping peacefully on the bed, a handsome husband out making money, and an amazing Savior that has provided a way for me to become the sons of God and spend eternity with him! Thank God he has paid and full the price for my sins. Someday soon he will come back and we will get to be with him for the rest of eternity!!!
Well, I hope every one that reads this is enjoying their day and having a merry and wonderful life! I sure am :)
Blessings to all!
