Virginia

Jonathan and I went to visit his brother and sister-in-law in Lexington, Virginia last week. We had such a great time being with them and visiting their wonderful town! They were fantastic hosts and tour guides, as they showed us all the beauty that Rockbridge County has to offer!

The four of us at Washington and Lee University where they met and where Nathaniel is still in law school.

Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University.

The campus was so beautiful with the old brick buildings and colorful trees!

We went to an applebutter festival at a nearby mill with local craftsmen, live bluegrass and homemade applebutter to sample.

You could take a turn stirring the applebutter. (It was good, but Mallory's homemade applebutter was better!)

Jonathan and I stopped at the Battle of Manassas on our way to Lexington from D.C. Jonathan absolutely loved this! I really enjoyed it too but Jonathan is the history buff of the 2 of us especially when it involves the civil war and the South!

Jonathan with Stonewall Jackson statue

"THERE STANDS JACKSON LIKE A STONE WALL"

James & Krista...engaged!

James and Krista got engaged about 2 weeks ago. We are so excited to have Krista be apart of our family!!!

My parents' rented out a restaurant in Waxahachie, where Krista is living. Friends and family gathered and waited to celebrate with them once they arrived.

Luke and Lily were our look-outs for the newly engaged couple.

We spotted them coming over to the restaurant

Surprise!

Telling everyone the engagement story

Lily-practicing as flower girl

Luke got to wear one of Krista's co-worker's police badge and he was super excited and seemed to feel very proud wearing it! It was super cute!

1 Year!

Jonathan and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary by going on a trip to the Dominican Republic for a week. We had a great time at a great resort called Casa de Campo. We would recommend it...especially during the off-season like when we went because there was hardly anyone there! On several occasions, we would be the only 2 in the restaurant eating so we got great service! We laid on the beach and at the pool, played tennis, went horseback riding, went sailing (Jonathan did), and did a round of skeet shooting all without ever having to leave the resort property. And of course ate well! It was such a wonderful trip! Can't believe it has been a year! Sure do love you, babe!!!

Kids at the Pool

Here are some pics of Luke and Lily this summer at my parents pool. They are the cutest niece and nephew ever!!

Luke in his football stance!

Lily with all her silly bands

Luke loves basketball!

4th of July fun

Jonathan and I had a fun and laid back 4th of July. With both our families out of town we celebrated it with just the 2 of us. We had a great day. We went over to Jonthan's parent's house and spent the day and evening there. They were so gracious to let us borrow their house and pool while they were out of town. We swam, made dinner, watched a movie, shot our own fireworks (we only did a few...), and watched a great fireworks show!

It was my first time shooting my own fireworks. It was a fun experience!

We had sparklers...Jonathan said I looked scared of them...

We drove the golf cart up to the clubhouse and watched the fireworks. They were great!

South Texas

Here are some pics from beautiful South Texas. Not what I was expecting South Texas to look like and it was much cooler for being mid-April. We really enjoyed our time there.

Yard of the Month!

We got it! Yard of the Month! Some time back in April, we came back home after church and found this sign in the front yard!
We were so excited about this little honor (I think me more than Jonathan...probably because growing up this was always a goal of my father's!) We also got a $25 gift card to Lowe's which was nice. I mean, we don't have too much competition in our neighborhood...but we will take it!!