{Merry Christmas}

Luke 2:15-20
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Merry Christmas to you,
and safe travels while you're out and about :)

{Merry Christmas Eve}

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone :) Zack and I just finished opening presents! Coffee... Cinnamon rolls... our morning was so wonderful :) Just like the times we remember with our families.

WOOOO HOOOOO, our second Christmas together as man + wife!

There is a nice layer of snow outside... maybe 10 inches? Who knows. All I know for sure is that I'm inside wearing a new robe. Yeow! :) And drinking coffee. And typing on my new Mac keyboard. Actually, we both have new Mac keyboards. Hubbs + Gussy were on the same wavelength this year and bought each other the same gift. It's like we've been married 40 years already. Hah! One day :)



Being in Minneapolis this year is something God surprised us with in a HUGE way. Never would or could we have predicted that last Christmas for this year. What a gift it is that God takes care of all things. What a blessing to know and have that comfort. We are praying hard that we'll arrive in Michigan late tonight safely. The weather calls for more snow. So we'll see. Safety first, right?


OH MY WORD!!! Guess what... Zack gave me a bracelet from The Vintage Pearl!!! It's gorgeous! It says "6.7.08" and "two become one". That is our wedding date and a special memory of the wedding sermon. Click photo to enlarge.




And yes, I did get a new ironing board cover. It's yellow damask {sooo cute!} and I can't wait to get my IRON ON in January. And... another favorite gift is my new Paul Frank iPhone case. YEOW, yeow! :)


I bought Zack some pretty sweet bar wear, ACDC beer glasses, a cool {and funny} coffee mug, some plaid goods {sleep pants, Gap shirt, fingerless gloves} -- don't forget the Mac keyboard! Hah. Handmade soap, beef jerky, a book. We both had a really, really wonderful Christmas together.

Zack said he spoiled me because I cook so well.

Interesting...

I pray everyone is enjoying their time with family and friends. I'll be away, but nearby, but still away. {What?!} I've got a few posts scheduled while we're busy talking with family, hugging each other, and of course eating some delish home-cooked meals made by our moms :)

Time to launder some clothes + pack. Then Gussy is OUT!

Merry {early} Christmas ♥

{special decorations}

Ever since that one November morning, as we rode on the city bus to work, Zack and I knew we just had to visit The General Store downtown. Apparently this is a 25-year-long tradition for the city of Minneapolis for the local radio station to set-up shop in this seasonal store.

We went last night, finally able to meet up with each other after work. The store is only open M-F, 10 am - 7 pm. Since we both work at 9, and since we both get out at different times, the store's hours haven't been too convenient.

Last night, however, we made a point to meet up and visit The General Store.

And my, oohhhhhh my, do they have the cutest things. We were looking for a Christmas ornament that we can say one day, We bought this ornament while living in Minneapolis. Man, that was such an adventure living there! :)



I also, being the Naughty Gussy-girl that I am {or that someone is that lives here}, convinced Zack to purchase this cute, little, Christmas light-adorned tree {see above photo}. Because it's only $2.95. Helloooooo, we need it. Hah :)

On our way home from The General Store we saw a girl ice-skating downtown. It was such a scene from a movie. I swear... Gussy + Zack living scenes straight from a movie.

I believe I'm out now of words.
Yes, I believe this is a first.

tee he he.

PS. Minneapolis is supposed to get 20+ inches of snow soon, and we're supposed to fly out to Michigan soon. Please pray we are able to safely land in Michigan and that we can still spend lots of time with our families, despite the bad weather predicaments.

Many thanks :)

{Christmas magic}

It's almost time...
and we are very excited!