We got our tree up and what fun it was. The kids had such a great time putting on all the ornaments as well as helping with the lights. Christmas is such a fun time for the kids and we make sure that they understand the reason we celebrate this holiday. What could be better than celebrating the birth of Jesus! We hope you enjoy the pics and we are sure there are more to come during this Christmas season.
We have so much to be thankful for this holiday season. We have been so blessed with two beautiful children, and God continues to bless us with all the laughter and love they bring us on a daily basis.
In addition to our children we have our health and most importantly our faith. We feel so blessed to live in a country that allows the freedom of religion.
This year we were also blessed with the addition of a new family member. Our newest niece Addison Claire Mathews joined our family happy and healthy and we couldn't be more happier.
Our family has and always been a huge part of our lives and we are so grateful and thankful to have all of them.
On this very special holiday we will also think and pray for all those families who will celebrate without their loved ones who are away fighting for the freedoms that we enjoy everyday.
I could go on and on about all the things we have to be thankful for, however I know you wouldn't have the time to read it all so I will just close with the following.
To all our friends and family,
We are so thankful to have you in our lives, and love all of you very much. So on this Thanksgiving holiday we wish all of you love, laughter, and safety as you travel this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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We just found out that some friends of ours are pregnant with their third child. We are so excited for them and hope that you will keep them in your prayers for a safe and comfortable pregnancy with no complications.
What an exciting time!
Let us all take time today to remember all those who have served our country so bravely in order to protect all the freedoms that we so often take for granted. Let us remember the sacrifices they have made in order to maintain our safety as well as our children's.
And most importantly as we remember, let us NEVER forget these brave men and women who have served as well as those whom continue to do so. They as well as their families should be in all our prayers daily.
Let us NEVER forget.
Carey and I just got back from our trip to Bermuda. We had a great time and saw some very beautiful things. We did many fun things, however the highlight of the trip had to be the seafood we had. It was for sure some of the best in the world. I will never forget the cod we had at the Swizzle Inn, the lobster at Little Venice, or the tuna at Blu. We also had a very good lunch at Bone Fish at the Royal Naval Dockyards.
Many things were closed as we went after the cruise season had ended. This island is very much run by its tourism so when the cruise season ends so does much of Bermuda. The nice thing about it was that we had every beach we went to all to ourselves, and I mean it was only us. This was kinda nice for the privacy, however none of the concessions were open.
If you go to Bermuda and want to avoid the crowds and just take in the sites and visit the museum's and historical sites then go after the cruise season ends October 31. If you want to do allot of activities like water sports then go during the cruise season. Not only will everything be open, but the water will be warmer as well. Also, you may find it challenging to remember to drive on the left side of the road instead of the right. When turning right you must yeild to oncoming traffic just like you do when turning left here in the states.
Some of the things we did were:
Visit to St. George's
Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo
Fantasy Caves
Played the Ocean View Golf Course
Shopped allot in Hamilton
Swam in the ocean at Jobson's Cove
Visited the Royal Naval Dockyards
Visit to the Unfinished Church as well as St. Peter's and other churches
Rode a scooter around all of the island
Trip to the Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
As well as many other things. Here are some pics from our trip.
The World cruise ship was docked in Bermuda when we were there. The rooms are actuall homes of some very wealthy folks. They live there 24/7.
Downtown Hamilton
Coi pond right below our balcony.
Carey and Mark Twainn
The Royal Naval Dockyards
Jobson's Cove
The pink sands of Bermuda.
St. Peter's Church
The unfinished church started in 1874 but never completed.
Our transportation
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