Seriously cute video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

Seriously

is it me?

Hey guys.

It's been a long time, I know.

Mike and I are well. I've been working ALOT. But I'm going to slow down the overtime for a little while. Being married is still fun.

We went to see Mike's family last weekend. It was fun and crazy. His sisters are so cute and full of energy (like most kids, right?) We also saw PN (hi PN!!), but not for long. Maybe next time we should go out for lunch or something. I also got some planning done with Mike's mom for next year's late reception slash 1st anniversary bash. I still haven't decided what to call it. Anyway, the trip all around was a good one and a much needed escape from lewiston, maine.

And, by the by, I now have an etsy store all my own. I'm currently only selling magnets, but I'm working on getting other stuff up too, like purses and message boards. Check it out and support not only me, but other etsy arts and crafters. Everything is either handmade, vintage or supplies. www.etsy.com

and my site is: bleedingheartblossom.etsy.com

I did a large amount of Christmas shopping on etsy. Some things are a little pricey, but you are supporting a "local" (ish) artist/crafter, as well as stay at home moms and small business owners. It's pretty cool when you think about it. AND you are connecting with PEOPLE, not forking money over to corporate drones that cool their tongues with the tears of sweatshop workers.

wow, okay, enough ranting. I think you get my drift. BUY HANDMADE.

adios.

Yesterday was the "post wedding bridal shower" that the ladies of my church out together for me. It was very nice. The house of the woman who hosted it is beautiful. A lot of ladies from the church were there, along with a couple people from my old church that I keep in touch with, my mom, my aunt andra, and my grandma. One girl, Amelia, helped plan, set up and host the party. She and her husband are a little younger than us, but they are very cool, so we might finally be making some friends!! I had some time to bond with her a little, and mike went bowling with her husband, ian, so they got some guy time in too. Which is good.Very cool to finally have christian friends again that are our age. Don't get me wrong, I love hanging out with the older people, but there are just somethings you don't usually suggest doing with older people, because they just won't understand.

Anyways, the bridal shower was great. the food was so good, including homemade ice tea with fresh mint, and two kinds of homemade cheesecake. And the presents were really great. cookbooks, bamboo cutting boards and a bamboo steamer, wall decor, towels galore, a really nice corningware casserole dish set, and so much more stuff. It really was a blessing, because some of those things, I kept turning around going "we really could use some new towels, or glasses, or a casserole dish, but we really shouldn't be spending money on stuff unless it is really important".

And then today our church voted on merging with another church in the area that we have been praying about merging with. the vote was a unanimous Yes!, which i think is VERY exciting. I adore our old church building, but It just doesn't make sense to stay, economically speaking. and i think it will be exciting to blend our churches together. a very interesting proposition.

So, we had the last church picnic as United Baptist Church, and will be entering a transition period immediately. we will have a new name, new constitution, and new doctrinal statement, decided on by both church bodies. very exciting.