This year, for our first Christmas together, Greg and I had the privilege of cutting down our own silver-tip pine from the mountains surrounding Lake Almanor. I got to wield the chainsaw in the woods but Greg got to in the living room once we were back in Long Beach and could make accurate measurements. Our tree now stands tall, just one inch from our eight-foot ceiling, adorned in our childhood ornaments as well as a new set of white lights. We have loved leaving the tree lights on and the window blinds open every evening to show off our beautiful holiday treasure.
We are definitely starting to experience the winter season, with spiced candles, pine wreaths, and the unexpected southern California freezing cold! Our apartment has been at a steady 50 degrees - I wouldn't doubt - until today as Greg, the life-saver that he is, bought us a space heater. In August when our heater pilot wouldn't light we figured it was no big deal. Ha.
I know we are in no place to complain or be pitied when a lot of you are in snow and ice, but this is supposed to be where the birds fly for warm winters!!
Since I last posted I have also celebrated my 22nd birthday :)
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| a little sleepy, but very happy |
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| Greg's beautiful artwork |
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| chest hair :P |
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| Pazookie birthday dessert! we shared that one but then they brought me my own for my birthday... oh well, you can never have too many desserts on your birthday! |
Greg totally spoiled me and made me feel so special! We had a wonderful breakfast in bed that included pancakes with bananas and real maple syrup (mmm the best!), scrambled eggs and lattes, along with a few birthday presents! He made me a gorgeous canvas piece of creative art and bought me the perfect pair of boots that I had been wanting. And there was also the cashmere sweater that feels like heaven. We had a fun dinner at BJ's restaurant (for "B.J. - Brooke Jeffrey" :P) with about fifteen friends - old, new, and related (my cousin who goes to Biola). We had a blast and stuffed ourselves with the famous pazookie dessert of hot chocolate chip cookie in a dish covered with melting vanilla ice cream. Divine, to say the least. I felt very loved and blessed by the people that the Lord has surrounded me with.
Wishing you all a joyous twenty days 'til Christmas.
Aw so fun! Our first Christmas tree last year was also from the lovely Lake Almanor! :) We were so bummed we didn't get to go up there this year. Your tree looks perfect :) You two are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the canvas! I have been wanting to try that too. Sounds like he is treating you well :)
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