Pedro says: Fill your trunque with my junque

South of the Border

On our return trip from Hilton Head, I convinced Jarrod (without much trouble) that we needed to check out the much advertised exit at the border of North and South Carolina.
Here are some pictures of our sillyness from our adventure...

Hilton Head Island

This week Jarrod and I went to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for the Cole family vacation. It was a fun time - celebrating Jarrod's birthday, going to the beach, playing many games, and making memories...

Denise made Jarrod some great cakes - even (with the help of Me-Me) a homemade ice-cream cake! Delicious! Needless to say, we all enjoy Denise's cake-making talents... and our waistlines are feeling the effects! :) I am enjoying sharing in Jarrod's birthday - as I've come to realize that I benefit from his presents (well.. like the games and such..) but really, I am so glad that he has had some special birthday celebrations!
Jarrod had a couple really great tennis matches and got to play golf for the first time with his left-handed clubs with the other guys. Dad, Jarrod is looking forward to that tennis re-match!

I forgot HOW MUCH I love the beach... the pool... really laying out in the sun and cooling off in the water... it was so relaxing! Jarrod enjoyed having many playmates to be active and jump in the waves...They had a great time building that sand castle!

In the mist of the busyness of my last semester and being full time in the hospital - and Jarrod working hard at the post office on these hot hot days - it was just what we needed! Unfortunately, I still had to do school work while we were on this trip - and I am definitely looking forward to the freedom (of homework) that comes with graduation. Still, our time at Hilton Head was a fantastic get-away, and it will be hard to get back into the swing of things in Charlottesville... we are loving this summertime fun!

Thanks, guys, for a great time!

Now that we are back in Charlottesville, know that there is always an open invitation to our home - to spend the afternoon by our community pool or enjoy one of Charlottesville's many parks.
Happy SUMMER!

Married Life

Yeah- we're glad to be married... ;)

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

Happy Birthday, Jarrod!!

Today is Jarrod's 25th Birthday (and our 6 month anniversary)! We have been celebrating all weekend, as we were both off of work and traveled to Harrisonburg to relax and enjoy time with Jarrod's side of the family. It has been such a sweet time of refreshment from work, building relationships, and enjoying good company. Here are some pictures from our birthday celebration last night:
Jarrod and his grandmother, Mom-mom Jarrod and his nephew, Eston, playing with blocks blowing out candles

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart! I am so thankful for you!
May the Lord bless you and may His hand be upon you in this next year of your life, and always!