We’ve been kinda quiet the last few months. Not much is new. We enjoyed a nice Christmas with both of our families. We also went to the last Colt’s home game of the season. We are blessed to have our wonderful families & friends so close.

Shore family group photo

Gatts family group photo

At the Colt’s game

We had the joy of meeting our newest nephew this weekend – Grant.  He’s almost a month old and super cute. We enjoyed visiting with his mommy (Nikki) too. Can’t wait to get to know this little guy as he grows up. Congrats Nikki & Andy. He’s a sweetheart.

Uncle Jason & Grant spend some time cuddling up. Grant sports his Purdue gear in honor of the game. Go Boilers!

We made our yearly trip to pick apples at the local orchard and had a great time. We enjoyed climbing trees, the wonderful weather and of course apple cider slushies.

Thanks Anderson Orchard. We had a great time!!

Jason climbing trees – working hard to get my favorite apples – gala

Sunday I went up to my alma mater, Purdue, to visit with the girls I lived with in college. It had been too long since we’d all been together and we had a great time catching up and sharing what’s been going on. We even went and toured the house, “401″, we lived in and sat in our “old” seats. What a fun, fun trip down memory lane.

I had a great time seeing you guys. Love you!!

We all smile at the sign. L to R

Laura, TusaRebecca, Kristi, Amy, Rachel, Dana, Lacy and Liz

Lately I have been asking Jason to get some new artwork that matches our living room. What we had was really nice, just orange and black which didn’t really match our blue/brown theme. I looked on the Internet and found some paintings I liked which ended up totaling around $600. We didn’t need to do much soul searching to veto that idea quick.

Luckily, I am married to an extremely talented and creative man who was able to make 4 paintings that honestly I feel are better quality than the ones we could buy. We spent Labor day weekend planning, buying, painting (well only Jason painted), making frames and then hanging. The finished product is stunning. I am so proud of Jason – he does amazing work. And bonus we did everything for under $70.

3 of the 4 paintings that hang to the left of the fireplace

We celebrated Jason’s birthday Thursday with taco dip, wings, Colts football and angel food cake. It was a fun, low key evening of just hanging out.

Birthday cake #4 is the best yet! (Check out the heart sprinkles)

Happy 28th birthday to the love of my life. I am so blessed to have you as my husband. Love you and wish you many more happy birthdays to come!

This past Tuesday I was able to hang out with my 3 1/2 year old nephew Jack. We had a fun filled morning of play dough, trucks and playing outside. I am so lucky to be an Aunt to this busy little guy.

Heart breaker – ladies watch out

Wiggly little guy – smile!!

This past Sunday our small group had a baby shower for one of our members, Lauren. She & Aaron are expecting their first son, Jackson, sometime here soon. We had a fun afternoon of games, build your own ice cream sundaes and watching Lauren open some pretty cool presents.

We look forward to welcoming Jack  into our small group soon!

Group Shot:

(front row L t R) Lindsay, Lauren (mommy to be), Abby (her sis), Megan

(back row L t R) Libby, Colleen, Rachel