Catching Up…
Yes, yes, I know, I have so many emails to catch up on! Thank you all for wondering where this little wayward blogger has been. I promise I have not deserted this blog… just falling behind due to a very busy season for us. Mark and I headed down to Missouri a couple of weeks ago to visit his mom and siblings (and we got to see our new niece for the first time which was so special for us). Then we headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma to visit his Dad and Grandparents. It was a jam-packed trip with many hours in the car, but we had a really special time. Mark and I have always enjoyed road trips with each other, and we figured we’d better sneak one in now while the baby is a bit more quiet and easy-going. Ha! This one had a lot more bathroom stops (thanks to me!), but we had a wonderful time together just talking, laughing and listening to our favorite music. We were blessed with gorgeous, sunny weather the whole time we traveled, too.
(Mark’s sister Rachel and little Olivia… she’s a heart-stealer!)
(Mark’s Mom, Deborah)
(Mark’s youngest brother, Cody)
(Mark and his Dad, Lewis)
We were gone for 8 days, and we stayed with Jamie and Angela for a night on the way home, so that was fun to see their cozy apartment and visit with them for awhile.
We came home and I went straight into party planning mode to host a baby shower with my mom for my friend, Bekkah, and her new little one, Lee. I’ll post pictures soon… He’s a hunny.
Next up is Thanksgiving ~ I L.O.V.E Â Thanksgiving ~ such a special holiday with family. Does anyone have a really good recipe for Pecan Pie?? I thought I’d give it a try this year. More later! Good to be back! I’m trying to catch up on all the emails… Don’t give up on me yet!
Blessings,
Melissa Joy
P.S. We found out the sex of the Baby… but that news deserves a post of its very own! Soon, I promise!
thought i’d sneak a quick peek, and sure enough–my favorite blogger has been updating. fun to see the photos of mark’s family. a road trip sounds so nice about now. glad you had a good time.
Thanks for the update, Miss. Miss you lots! We’ll be at Jerry and Angela’s again this Thanksgiving and I’m making mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Looking forward to it. Angela and I plan to go to an annual craft show in Lancaster (20 minutes south) on Saturday and try to make it a tradition. Hope it will feel something like the ones up in GR.
I don’t have a Pecan Pie recipe, but I have a good one called Maple-Walnut Pumpkin pie if you ever want to try that. I made it for the first time last year and it was really good.
So good to see you back! You’ve been missed. Heard a bit through Ang and Jamie how you are doing. You’ll be coming down the home stretch pretty soon with your pregnancy! Exciting! Have a wonderful time with family this week. Don’t you love it?!
Just love the pics and keeping up with your wonderful lives. We are SO SO SO SO (did I say “SO”?) excited about being Great Uncle and Aunt and hate being so far away, except in our hearts. God is SO good. Love you three!!!
About time I get an update on your lives! Funny how I have to read about all thats happening on your blog cuz i never get to see you anymore
Looks like a great time with Mark’s family…glad to have you home tho. Lookin’ forward to lots of family times throughout the upcoming holidays!
Hello sweet cousin ~ excited to hear your latest news and read all the updates. Love ya much and Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Mmmmwhaa!