Christmas festivities in a (chest)nut shell...

Well Merry (day after) Christmas! I received a lovely camera for Christmas and thus, this post is packed full of pictures.  If you're anything like me, it's easier to read a blog when it has pictures...or maybe you do like me sometimes and just look at the pictures. It's like reading a picture book...takes you back to your childhood, doesn't require as much brain activity...sounds like a win/win to me! 

When we looked at the house we're living in, the first thing that caught me eye was the chalkboard wall. I decorated it for Thanksgiving, and decided I wouldn't erase it and until I took a picture of it. Thirty days  and another holiday later...I took a picture of it. But the good thing about Thanksgiving and Christmas is that you can celebrate all year right?! Right. 

Say hello to our tree. 

Wells family Christmas

Katie Jo's exciting Christmas gift! War Eagle! (That's for all the Wells family ;))

Christmas Morning at church

Hooray for getting a Keurig for Christmas! Easy cleanup and delicious flavors! Thanks, WW!

I got WW tickets to see Needtobreathe and he is excited :)

Not sure what's going on in this picture, but I really got a kick out of the facial expressions.

Wesley tested out the new camera....

...while Mom made delicious cinnamon roll pancakes...

Holy Cow.  

My happy baking mother...

Dad reading some systematic theology...

Wesley (whichever number he prefers)...waiting his turn patiently...

Can't wait to try this one out!

Our Christmas was a little different that we had planned. Typically Wesley's family gets together on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, this year Christmas came a bit early for the Wells family. Our niece was born 2 days before Christmas. What a wonderful (and cute) Christmas present, right? Since we weren't able to join all the baby fun in Louisiana, we skyped with the family on Christmas night. 

Christmas dinner...Low Country Boil...yummy!

We had a wonderful first Christmas as married people. We are blessed with loving and generous families, as well as families that love the Lord and remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas. Wesley and I both agreed that one of our favorite things this Christmas was the Christmas Eve service at church. It was such a moving service and centered around the song "God and Man at Table are Sat Down". Our pastor painted a beautiful picture of creation and perfect communion, the fall of man, and the baby that made it possible for God and Man to commune together once more. It was a wonderful time of reflection during what can be a crazy and self absorbing time of the year. 

We wish you a Merry Christmas and (now) a Happy New Year!

You know you're becoming an adult when...

As I'm typing this, I'm currently locked in the bedroom while Wesley is working diligently on wrapping my present. I'm not allowed to come out until he permits, so here I sit contemplating and reflecting on life and such.  I've gone through some major changes the last few months, including the name change. All of these changes have helped to catapult me into adulthood. I've noticed the fruits of these changes lately, some of them have been strange, some humorous.

1. I get really excited when I realize that almost all the things that I was going to buy at the grocery store are on sale. 

2. I caught myself saying that tables, lamps, and rugs are "pretty". First of all, I never used to say pretty. Second of all, I never used to say home decor was pretty. 

3. My conversations with friends now consist of laundry tips, recipes, insurance, rent, and electricity bills. 

4. I shop at Belk... all the time. 

5. I always want my bed to be made. 

6. I search for coupons and use spirit cards. 

7. I now know that 75% of the things I bake will be set at 350 degrees. 

8. I can touch raw meat without squirming. 

9. I was late to a lunch date because I had washing machine issues. 

10. I got really excited when I bought myself a vacuum cleaner. 

Those might not seem strange to you, but they are very strange to me. I'm still getting used to this whole being an adult thing. It's happening whether I like it or not, so I might as well embrace it. Well, I'm off to bed... before 10. Thank you adulthood.