It is a beautiful day, here in Princeton, New Jersey. The kind of day that makes you smile inside because you can see the sun shining through the window. As you look out, you will find rays beaming down through the almost barren trees, hitting the crispy, crunchy red, orange and brown leaves on the ground. Tucker is laying on his back, soaking in the warmth and a good nap. Maddie is sound asleep in her crib, dreaming of rolling over. Brant is on campus, reading books and talking with fellow theologians and professors. And I am here, quietly contemplating it all. Can you picture it?
We are approaching the holiday season. I am filled with excitement as I think about the changing season, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Maddie's first snow, first Christmas lights, first tree, first..everything! What fun! And to top off all the excitement is the biggest excitement of them all; we are going to Oregon for Christmas!! My good friend, Valerie, called me up this morning on her way to work to chat. We were talking about Christmas, and she pointed out that the song, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is going to take on some serious new meaning for me this year. So true! And if you know me well, I am a sucker for Christmas music, particularly the old classics!
I am thrilled to be going home!! We will be there for 2 weeks, soaking in some tremendous time with family and friends. Maddie and I will fly out on Thursday, December 17th. Brant will join us in Oregon on Saturday, the 19th. We are going to make some fabulous memories this year, I just know it! Don't we always, though? Its going to be quite the experience traveling by myself with a 6 month old. Hopefully her adorable good looks will get us through, and will make our fellow passengers happy... :) It doesn't matter anyway, because we're coming home!!! Yippee!!
Thanks for reading my random thoughts. I have noticed that I have only been posting when I have pictures to accompany my writing. So, I hope this added a bit a variety into your blog reading today. :) Cheers!
I am so glad that you can come home for Christmas and for so long. That is amazing. Dan and I will only be in Portland from Christmas Eve until the 26th because he has to lead worship here on the 27th, but if you are available maybe we can meet up somewhere to say hi!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a perfect day!! I love it when life slows down just a bit so you can relish the beauty around you. Isn't it beautiful? So excited to see you!! I'm giddy for Christmas too!
ReplyDeleteJackie, I am so happy that you are appreciating being on the east coast and having so many new experiences! But, we can't wait for you to come home for Christmas. Really, we just want to hold Maddie! We will have a special Christmas this year.
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