I’m glad to say that my nerves have settled since I last blogged. I actually made all my flights that day…my first plane was in fact delayed in Louisville for 15 minutes, but fortunately it wasn’t a packed flight so I sat in the first row. All I can say is that I wish someone could have filmed me running across that airport. Even after 15 minutes of sitting in the plane, I was still heaving for air.  The guy next to me actually asked me if I needed some water…bless him…

But Charles and I had a wonderful week in Montgomery with his family. I hadn’t seen them in 2 1/2 months so it was a sweet reunion. They overloaded us with gifts as always, and naturally, I ate everything that was put in front of me. (My food filter is non-existent any time a holiday or reason to celebrate comes along…its quite shameful.) I made a double batch of Spritz cookies for Charles and his family (one of our first Christmas traditions I’m afraid), and a single batch of Martha Sugar Cookies for co-workers. You’d think I’d never eat another buttery-sugar cookie again after three batches of it (and lots of dips into the cookie dough bowl)…but I’m tempted to make some more just for us! Yikes! Christmas day I made Strawberry Pretzel Salad, which was kind of a disaster in more ways than one, but no doubt I will get it right next time.  Charles and I sang on Christmas day for the Coleman Christmas talent show…not exactly my preference but did so upon request. Though I do love singing with him as he plays. We got a good bit of rest and did plenty of shopping! Needless to say, my love cup is filled!

Charles and I left Sunday morning and met my parents and sister in Birmingham for lunch. They followed us up to Louisville and spent the night with us on Sunday night. Monday morning we all went to breakfast and then they left for Crown Point, IN where my older and very pregant sister, Lindsay, lives. She was scheduled to go to the doctor on Monday, and in case the doctor decided to induce her (which my parents were confident he would), they wanted to be there. Unfortunately, the doctor said it was too early to induce and that the earliest he would feel comfortable inducing would be next Tuesday. Today is actually her due date, but the doctor didn’t feel like her body was at a point to deliver right now…so we aren’t expecting any action until next week. We are sad that we don’t get to see Hudson today or this week, but are looking forward to next week. Charles has class next week so he won’t be able to go, so it looks like I’ll be the photographer for the weekend. Another yikes! So be checking late next week for those…

Well, Happy New Year! Don’t forget your black-eyed peas…but most of all, don’t forget to consider God’s past faithfulness in your life and choose to believe in His grace for the future!