A VERY Busy January...

Well we started out the month with a happy new year at our good friends' Josh and Laina's house. Brice had to work and didn't get to their house until about 11:45. Josh, Laina, and I sat around, practically falling asleep, asking each other, "Is it midnight yet?" "Nope, it's only 9:30!" Well, I think we all realized we are finally there. Old.

Ahhhh the good old days are gone of hanging out in a filled house with young adults, wondering who we would be standing next to when the ball dropped! It is funny what change will come in only a few short years.

We also did our yearly tradition of seeing a movie at Grauman's Chinese Theater. This time we saw "Yes Man" with Jim Carrey. It was definitely laugh out loud funny! Before the flick we indulged ourselves at California Pizza Kitchen. (We're stoked about getting one here in Valencia soon!)



We also painted the nursery with the help of my loving dad, mom, and sis! Thanks guys for helping with this not-so-fun task! Your help means so much to this prego!

Meet the newest addition to our family: Chai. She is a sweet kitty who we adopted from our friends Ricky and Barrett. They had moved, and she needed a new home. We are so happy she's a part of our family now!

In addition to all this, we also enjoyed attending our friends wedding: James and Tinna we love you and are so glad we could be there on your big day! I was also able to enjoy 2 lovely teas: One with Renelle, Mom, Lindsay, and Bev, and the second with Mom, Renelle, Judy, and Jill for Judy's birthday. Happy Birthday my wanna-be-mom!

Lastly, Brice and I were able to enjoy a breathtaking day at the beach. We enjoyed breakfast at our favorite diner Pete's in Ventura. Then, we drove to Carpinteria for the remainder of the day. Oh how great it is to be with my sweet husband! We are trying to get "time for us" in as much as possible before baby boy comes in April...as we know it will be limited forever after that! We did some window shopping, and of course went to Rainbow Ice Cream Shop, where my ultimate favorite ice cream is...Kona Chip. It was an absolutely beautiful day and we really needed the breath of fresh air. Thank you God for giving us a glimpse of Your beauty!

We also enjoyed walking across the street from us and taking in the sights at Castaic Lake. It was very nice and relaxing. Thanks honey for a wonderful walk in the park!

Over and over we realize how blessed we are. We are given so much more than we deserve. "Thank you God for choosing to give us grace when we deserve death. Please continue to shower us with Your love as we enter into parenthood. Bless our son as you have blessed us so graciously!"