Taylor Swift's version of "Silent Night" has quickly become one of my favorite versions of this classic Christmas song. Rather than just the traditional song being sung like normal, there's a certain worship aspect to her version that I absolutely love. The past few days I've ended my quiet time in the mornings by just closing my eyes and listening and reflecting on the words that really bring the meaning of Christmas to life. I hope you will listen and enjoy! The video below was the best I could find on you tube. :)
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Two Year Anniversary
Today marks Bill's and my two year wedding anniversary! Has it really been two years?! Although I feel like so much has transpired since we got married, it still feels like yesterday that I was filled with excited as I anticipated the moment when I would walk down the aisle to marry my best friend and man of my dreams. Our wedding day was perfect, and the moment that I will always remember most vividly is in fact the moment when I turned the corner to go down the center aisle and locked eyes with my soon to be husband. Two years later, I am even more happy to be married to this man who loves me unconditionally, supports and encourages me daily, makes me laugh and not "sweat the small stuff" so much, knows exactly how to make me feel like the most special girl in the world, and lives his life daily to serve the Lord and those around him. Each day is an adventure, and I look forward to all that's in store for us in the years to come. Happy Anniversary, Bill! I love you and thank God for you every single day!
December 19, 2009
As part of our anniversary celebration, Bill and I went to Charleston, South Carolina for the weekend. Our trip actually started last Thursday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for one of Bill's residency interviews at Wake Forest. We had an absolute blast! Both North and South Carolina are gorgeous parts of the country. We enjoyed every moment of soaking in the beauty, exploring and taking in the rich history, and indulging in some of the most delicious meals. We stayed at the most delightful place called the French Quarter Inn. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Charleston and looking for a quaint, romantic place to stay. It was just a couple blocks from the ocean and within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. We also enjoyed the champagne and lady fingers upon arrival, complimentary breakfast delivered to our room each morning, and the wine and cheese hour in the beautifully appointed lobby in the evenings. Some of the highlights of Charleston included a walking tour of the city, exploring the historic Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (absolutely breathtaking!), running along the ocean and east battery one morning, and eating one of the most delicious meals of our life at Hank's Seafood. I would return to that city in a heartbeat to take in even more that it has to offer. It was the perfect weekend getaway, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, historic, and beautiful place to visit.
On a different note, I would also like to wish a very happy birthday to one of my closest friends, Hannah! She was so sweet to embrace the idea of Bill and me getting married on her special day two years ago, and I love that Bill and I share our anniversary with Hannah's birthday. :) Love you Hannah! I hope you enjoy this day and have the best birthday yet!
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I can't believe that the week of Christmas is upon us! I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas, surrounded by those you love. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift through the birth of our Savior!
Sights from our trip to Charleston:
The lovely French Quarter Inn
morning jog by the water
"Rainbow Row"- colorful homes along the waterfront
on our walking tour of the city
cobblestone street with beautiful homes by the harbor
Tree lined entrance to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Dinner our last night in Charleston
Monday, December 12, 2011
Heisman Trophy Bliss
I'm not even sure where to begin with this post. The excitement from Saturday night is still sinking in. Robert Griffin III, quarterback at Baylor, won the Heisman trophy!!!! That's right. College football's most prestigious award is headed to Waco, TX for the first time ever, and I could not be more proud. Usually the Heisman goes to a player from the nation's number one or two ranked team. However, this year things changed a bit. Even with a 9-3 overall record and finishing the season ranked 12th in the BCS (which is pretty dang amazing for Baylor), Griffin still managed to awe the nation and take home the coveted prize.
After his name was announced as the winner, Bill and I went absolutely nuts. The pride I felt for my school in that moment was like never before. I was also extremely impressed by his selfless speech and the way in which he talked about it as a team award and an award for Baylor. Griffin is such a wonderful ambassador and representative for Baylor. He talks about his love for the school in almost every interview that he does, and he's always so well spoken (although I guess that should be expected from a guy that graduated early with his bachelor's degree, completes his master's in May, and wants to go to law school next year). If intelligence, selflessness, poise, and unbelievable talent weren't enough, Griffin's Christian faith is also evident in the way he plays football and lives his life in general. He's a great role model, and in my (somewhat biased) opinion, he was the most deserving of the Heisman for multiple reasons. He's put Baylor on the map like never before (and this time for a positive reason), and I'm just so excited to see what kind of influence all this has on Baylor, the Waco community, and the football program for years to come.
Things are looking bright. With both women's and men's basketball ranked in the top 10, it's looking like we're going to have quite a fun basketball season ahead of us as well. Life is good for those of us devoted to the green and gold, and that gives me great reason to smile and be happy on this cold and dreary Monday morning. After years of attending almost every single home football game and rooting for the bears win or lose (and by win or lose I meant primarily lose), it's great to see things changing and looking far better than ever before. I'm definitely a happy girl, and to end this post I will proudly state three of my favorite little words, sic 'em bears!!!
Robert Griffin III: Heisman Trophy Winner!!!!
Bill and I excited and anxious to watch the big announcement!
Flashback to college and my friends who are also die-hard Baylor football fans :)
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