As many of you know, Stephen and I headed back to Wautoma, Wisconsin recently to celebrate a Thankful Christmas (Thanksgiving dinner meets Christmas presents - yay!!).
We had the pleasure of seeing lots of family and even a few friends. I must take this moment now to apologize to Chrissie and Karla - Ladies, I'm so sorry that we couldn't make it down to Milwaukee. Believe me, I realize what a sh***y friend I am that I didn't even call. Please forgive me!.
Stephen and I made out like bandits! Mom and Dad were so generous! I also have to thank Stephen for loosening the purse strings as we did a TON of shopping...oddly it was really basic stuff (bras, undies, teeshirts). We arrived with one suitcase and left with two!
In addition to Thankful Christmas, we got a chance to visit with my youth pastor, Soozung who was in the area very temporarily - it was fate! Soozung was the youth pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Wautoma when I was in Jr./High School. She recently had her first baby, Robert. He was 8 weeks old the day we met them. SO cute, very good baby. We all took turns holding him - you MUST see the pictures.
I rounded out my trip to Wisconsin by visiting my very good friend Becky, her husband Steve and baby Ian (who will be 1 year old in Feb.). I must say, he is the coolest kid I've ever met!!! Becky is an awesome mom. I hope I can be as cool as she is when the time comes. Again, you must see the pics (when they finally get posted)!
All-in-all we REALLY enjoyed our visit. The weather cooperated (f**king cold and snowing - but to be expected) and we got a chance to visit all the hot spots in Wautoma ("hot spots" - ta hee!). Thank you to everyone who spent time with us and a HUGE thank you to my parents - your hospitality and generosity can not be matched!
