I can’t believe how much time has passed since I last blogged! It’s been so long that I’m not sure where to start. Here’s a brief recap- Over the past couple of months we have spent a good bit of time in Mississippi celebrating the arrival of our niece, Katherine. She arrived December 15th and was a healthy 8 lbs. 5 oz. She’s precious! We are thankful for modern technology, so we can watch her grow!

sweet Katherine

Patton and I celebrated our first Christmas married. It was a sweet time of beginning our own traditions and focusing on the birth of our Savior.

First Christmas {look at the white door}

We are still working on projects around the house. For the most part, the upstairs part of the house that we live in is finished. So it only makes sense to start a new project! A couple of months ago we began working on the “addition” which includes a mudroom, stairwell, and 2 closets. It’s been slow moving with all of the rain we’ve had. We’re finally past the part where weather makes or breaks a day of work. We’re also finishing the downstairs which will give us an office, another bedroom and bathroom. I’m thankful for my handy husband and his ability to manage this ongoing project.

sliding door from sunroom to great room {replaced the white door}

the addition