Family Bridal Shower

This past weekend, my mom's side of the family threw me a bridal shower - my very first one! My aunts served a delicious brunch, everyone gave me marriage advice, and I received several wonderful gifts. It was so much fun!

Shannon, Grandma, Me, and Mom

Wonderful spread of food - my aunts are amazing cooks!The whole gang

Reese's Birthday Tea Party

My niece, Reese turns 2 years old today! Seems like just yesterday that I held her in the hospital. Her actual party is tonight, but Jason and I will miss it. Since we were in Atlantic this weekend, we threw her our own party. We bought a mini birthday cake and gave her a tea set. Who knew a tea party with little girls could be so much fun? (Just ask Grandpa, Jeff, and Jason!)

Reese and Addie

What a wonderful waitress!

The girls spent the night and the next morning we were greeted with 6 inches of snow! Addie and Reese had fun watching Grandpa shovel the driveway. He entertained them by throwing shovels full of snow at the window :)

"Fake" New Year's Eve and a cute little newborn!

Welcome 2007, the year of our wedding! The countdown begins...5 months until our wedding! It is fast approaching and yet it seems so far away!

We spent New Year's Eve on December 27th...no, that is not a typo! In years past, it has been the DeArment tradition to spend New Year's Eve with the Johnson family. This year, Jason and I couldn't stay in Atlantic until December 31st, so instead we celebrated with a "fake" New Year's Eve party on the 27th. We played cards and ate waaaaaay too much food...a very typical celebration for us!

Stefan and Linda

Caleb is frustrated

Amanda and Brandon

Our friends Ben and Jenna Mathew welcomed their son, Elias James, on December 30. We had plans to spend the actual New Year's Eve with the Mathew's but didn't mind it one bit that our plans were cancelled! Here's a photo of Elias and Mommy, and Elias with his favorite friend (ME!)

Exciting events are approaching in 2007! Jason and I are so excited for what the Lord has planned for us this year. We are thankful for His faithfulness and loving care, and most especially, we praise Him for our salvation and assurance of everlasting life through Jesus Christ!