Engagement Pictures

You can see it was a very cold day when we had our engagement pictures scheduled! Our photographer, Graeme Pitman (www.pitmanphotography.com) braved the cold with us and took these amazing shots in under five minutes. We love them!

Countdown: Four Months to go!

Someone is excited for our wedding...which is only four months away! Garrett tried on his ringbearer tux last night and I couldn't resist posting a picture. His sisters, AJ and Lexi, tried on their dresses too, but some things need to be a surprise!

Garrett greeted me with a loud
proclamation of "LOOKIT ME!"Posing with Mommy (Grace)

Allow me a moment to brag...

This article about Jason appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal this week:

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/16632696.htm

Super Bowl Sunday

Jason is house-sitting for the Murray's while they travel Austrailia - let me tell you, it's been rough! We decided to host a Super Bowl Party at their house, since there would be plenty of comfy seats and a nice big TV. We munched on junk food and a big pot of chili. Plenty of cute babies were available for holding.

A crazy grandma Bears fan :)
(Kathy and Addie)

yum yum yumJenna and EliasJon and KatiJon and Anna KateMe and JonahSerious Game Watchers
(and the only photo I took of Jason!)Kati, Jenna, Me

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!

Merry Christmas!

Hope you and your family had a wonderful day. We celebrated on Christmas Eve in Atlantic. Here are a couple of pictures from our celebration.

Us in Dubuque in front of the tree at my house

The whole DeArment Family

Reese and Aunt AngieThe girls learn about baby JesusMatching Pajama Pants for the whole family

Jason gets a new suitcaseReese thinks the scooter is for standingAddie knows what to do!

Time to go home

Jason and his Best Buddy

Jason has a shadow, his name is Garrett Keith and he is 2 years old. He loves Jason. According to his mommy, he asks about Jason all day long. Last night we celebrated Christmas with the Keith family, and I snapped a few pictures of the best friends. Garrett will be our ringbearer in our wedding, but if he were a few years older, he'd probably be a groomsman!Did I mention that Garrett has two big sisters? Adrianna and Alexis will be junior bridesmaids in our wedding. For Christmas, I wrapped up ten dollar bills in huge boxes for their presents. They thought they were getting clothes. What a relief to find cash!

I love that you can barely see Lexi behind the box in this picture!

Happy Birthday, Princess Addie!

Addison Maggie turned 3 years old on Sunday! She was sick with a virus this week but recovered just in time. We celebrated on Saturday with a pizza and princess party. Addie was decked out in her princess dress, light up crown, dangly earrings, and slippers.

The birthday girl with little sister, Reese.

The princess bids her guests farewell.