So Here's The Thing...: I'm Back

Monday, July 6, 2009

I'm Back

I am home from the wedding and honeymoon. And I definitely have mixed feelings about that. I'm sad to have to return to work but I'm excited to be living with Jacob and figuring that all out. We have a lot of work to do in arranging the house and trying to get it ready for a housewarming party at the end of this month. We wanted to be able to do something for everyone in the Colorado area too. It's going to be a busy few weeks.

And I should be working on things now but instead I am catching up on blogs. And I realize that Julianne tagged me so here is the 6th picture from my 6th folder.

This is a photo of Aubrey just a few days after she was born. So cute!

6 comments:

The Proctors said...: I am so sorry that I missed your reception. I really have no good excuse, except that I forgot that it was that day. I was so busy helping Mike pack up to take the scouts camping, and then he left and I thought I didn't have anything else left to do. So sorry! :( I would have loved to see you.; July 6, 2009 at 2:50 PM
MaryAnn said...: Glad you made it back safely. Have fun putting your house together!; July 6, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Austin's Mommy said...: Welcome back! Good luck with the arranging and house warming party. Cute pic. So soft and squishy.; July 6, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Dennis Carter said...: We just made it back. You know our "swift" mode of travel. I'm glad we all made it back! What a great time. Can't wait to get out to Ft. Collins. Love ya'll!; July 6, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Kathy said...: I love the first year of marriage! It is so fun getting to know more about each other. Each day is exciting! Good luck with everything!; July 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Lynda/Mom said...: Welcome to your new world! I have your address and will be sending a belated gift soon. I just didn't get everything done while you were busy getting married and all. Aunt Lynda; July 7, 2009 at 1:02 PM

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