6 years

at the beginning of the month, billy and i celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary.  we had a nice little getaway to wintergreen for a few nights and did some fun activities, including hiking, going to a concert and basketball game in cville, me getting a massage, eating some good meals, and enjoying time by the fire in our condo.  the dogs were able to come as well, which was lots of fun!  they were tired for several days after the hiking we did!  we are very thankful to have a strong (and growing), committed marriage and that we really enjoy each other's company, and the past 6 years have flown by so quickly.  it was such a nice, relaxing time, and we were glad to have a getaway before things get crazier in our house this spring :) 

beautiful view from our porch - we were surprised that there was no snow, so they better start making it soon if they're going to open for ski season!  i don't look too great - no makeup, wet hair, and we were trying to get a picture in before our camera died - but that's ok :)

exciting news

this coming april, billy and i are expecting a baby boy!  we are very excited (a little scared, seeing as we have basically no baby experience :)) and feel blessed that God has given us this child after some ups and downs over the past couple of years.  in this, God has really taught me to just trust in Him and His perfect timing and also to enjoy where He's placed you now - i sometimes get so caught up in what's ahead that i fail to enjoy the moment, so over the past year, i've tried to focus more on just enjoying where billy and i are in the moment.  he's much better at that in me (with my planning nature especially), but it's been a good learning experience.  

it's been great to be able to share with our immediate families in person - both the news of our pregnancy and also the "gender reveal".  in august, right after we found out i was pregnant (and before knowing how everything was going), we told our parents since my parents happened to be in town for a few days and we wanted to share with everyone in person.  i was able to tell my siblings in person as well, which was fun.  then, at thanksgiving, both of our families were in atlanta, so we all gathered at my parents' house and shared the news there.  billy and i baked blue cupcakes for the surprise, so it was a fun little gathering, even though pretty much everyone thought we were having a boy.