Saying Good Bye

These past several days have been full of good-byes and see-you-laters. We've moved away from family and friends just once before as a couple, but I think moving away from Daytona presents a totally different circumstance. We've made wonderful friends here, and many of them have become our family. It's a beautiful thing until the good bye comes.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed us into their lives here in good ol' Daytona. Jesse and I are ever so thankful for the times we had here--we leave full of amazing memories. Hopefully this is a see you later more than a good bye.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Here's a quick photo of Jesse and me at our parents' 30th anniversary party! It was a fun time!!

After a scrumptious dinner, a few of my friends and I decided it was time to spice up Lynn's house and get him in the Christmas mood. Soon later, we were skipping through the Christmas trees at none other than Walmart (the only place open at 9:30pm).

Lynn just happened to already own a tree base, so setting it up was quick and easy...I'm laughing because everyone is telling me which way to turn the tree to make it straight...all different directions.

Had to enjoy a little break and eat DONUTS!!! This is Jo, Emily, Lynn, me, and Ben.

Emily and I were tasked to put on the Christmas lights. Lynn quickly hung his stocking in a precarious place, hoping Santa will come soon! Hopefully Santa likes darts.


I'm thankful for friends--especially during this time living apart from Jesse.

God's Country

Virginia is absolutely beautiful. We have some dear friends (our adopted family, the Walkers) who call Virginia God’s country…now I see why. Rolling hills, creeks and rivers, and miles and miles of country. Perhaps someday I’ll get that ranch I’ve always dreamed about! The most beautiful thing about Virginia—Jesse. We finally got to spend some quality time together. We went for walks, spent time with Jay and Brenda (my cousins), made a quick drive into DC to get a glimpse at what it is, and just enjoyed being together.
Here’s a pic from my drive home…sorry I don’t have pictures from actually being there…guess we were too enthralled with each other to take pictures. Hahaha.