Memorial Day weekend (other than what it obviously means) used to mean 3 day weekend away from students and almost the last week of teaching before summer. It's amazing how different things are now and what they mean. I anxiously awaited Kevin to get off of work on Friday going over a million things we could do here in Florida on this 3 day weekend. Everyone makes plans on this weekend, so we HAD to, right? WRONG. Kevin & I have never been the typical couple. My mom and dad have always said that when the phones rings at home and they see it's us, they never know what to expect us to tell them. :)
We have recently started watching the Harry Potter movies...a little late I know, but my friends Allison & Tatum swear by them. Anyway, we thought the first couple were ok, but at about the 5th one we were hooked. So on Friday night, we watched the 7th (Part 1 of sleepy hollows) that we had received with Netflix and went to bed early. Then Saturday, we cleaned up the house together and spent lots of time playing with Muffin (our yorkie). On Sunday, we went to to see our church family at Real Life Christian Church. It's amazing that we've only been going about 3 or 4 Sundays, but already feel so at home there. We WANT to be there and we DON'T want to miss it. The music is amazing and so reviving and the preacher is funny, but HONEST. We like that. He doesn't sugar coat things...he tells it like it is and Kevin and I have never been so glued to a sermon from beginning to end. God really answered prayers for us and our families when he led us to this church only 5 minutes from our home. It has taken Kevin and I a while to get there, but the Bible speaks the truth, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." We both want Eli growing up in a strong, Christian home like we both had.
Last but not least on Monday, Memorial Day, the day that everyone on facebook had their "toes in the sand" we woke up and discussed what to do. So what did we decide? We ended up going to Ashley Furniture and buying a king size bed...a step that was much needed for this ever growing belly, pregnancy pillow, Kevin and muffin...and then spending hours walking around in Babies R Us "ooo-ing" and "ahh-ing" at all of the precious little boy stuff. Then we headed home and ate a simple dinner at home.
What's the point of all this? Well besides rambling, it's just to say that I used to be so bored if we were out and doing something but now, at this stage in life, I was perfectly content in just spending time with my wonderful husband doing whatever we wanted. So many people complain, but the truth is...Happiness is what you make it. So make the best out of everything, every chance you get. Hope all of you had a relaxing, enjoyable weekend making memories that will last a lifetime.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Why the Title?
Because we live in Florida! We live in Clermont (about 20-30 minutes from Orlando and all of the attractions)...not a well known place in Florida, but to us it's "home." It is full of hills and road construction, lakes and orange groves. Even Palm trees! :) Kevin's job brought us here and it is the perfect place for us to began a new chapter of our lives.
After a year of marriage (and being together) we finally have a house, renting one that is. It is roomy and we love it. When we first moved in, the bedrooms are all painted light neutral colors, except one, which is lavendar. We thought that might have been a sign for what our bundle of joy was going to be, but we were wrong. On November 3rd we are expecting a little boy, Eli Wayne Dunn. Like any parents, we would have been happy with a boy or girl, as long as it is healthy, BUT I must admit that we were both hoping for a "little dunner." This little boy will be carrying on the Dunn name and even though he's not here yet has already won the hearts of many.
At first I wasn't sure about "blogging." Just another thing to do, noone will take the time to read it...I thought. However, I have enjoyed reading some of my friends recently and think it is a great way to get a glimpse into our busy lives. With family and friends all in different states than us, why not have another way to communicate and share details with them that can't always be remembered to be said in a short conversation. So for whoever reads this, ENJOY!
After a year of marriage (and being together) we finally have a house, renting one that is. It is roomy and we love it. When we first moved in, the bedrooms are all painted light neutral colors, except one, which is lavendar. We thought that might have been a sign for what our bundle of joy was going to be, but we were wrong. On November 3rd we are expecting a little boy, Eli Wayne Dunn. Like any parents, we would have been happy with a boy or girl, as long as it is healthy, BUT I must admit that we were both hoping for a "little dunner." This little boy will be carrying on the Dunn name and even though he's not here yet has already won the hearts of many.
At first I wasn't sure about "blogging." Just another thing to do, noone will take the time to read it...I thought. However, I have enjoyed reading some of my friends recently and think it is a great way to get a glimpse into our busy lives. With family and friends all in different states than us, why not have another way to communicate and share details with them that can't always be remembered to be said in a short conversation. So for whoever reads this, ENJOY!
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