We started off the month by having a Super Bowl party and getting some of the area neighbors to come over that we either didn't know at all, or not very well. It went pretty well, in my opinion. It was a bit of a meager attempt, but I'm proud of us for branching out anyways. We really do want to get to know our neighbors and have an open, inviting house- even when that pushes us far beyond our comfort zone.
The following Friday was my 30th (crazy!!) birthday and Kellen and I left to go on the women's retreat for the weekend. We stayed in these "cottages" in Seabrook, Washington (which is right by Pacific Beach and Ocean Shores). Our "cottage" was a really nice, roomy and very nicely furnished three-story house. I was surprised with flowers and a letter from my very sweet hubby and the South end ladies blessed me with a very generous gift certificate to a salon and spa and a dance party with my very own strobe light. Saturday dawned sunny and gorgeous!! It was so perfect to have a beautiful day to enjoy the beach. It was a great weekend of refreshing and connecting with God and some South End ladies.
This last weekend, Valentine's day weekend, Alex and I got to get away together for the weekend. Well, we also had Kellen, but it was still very relaxing. Grandma and G.G. came and Brady had a grand time being the center of attention and playing out in the dirt with worms and everything! We were able to stay at our friend's cabin on Heron Island (it's a little private island off the Key Penninsula) and enjoyed time reading, watching movies (uninterrupted, imagine that!) and looking for cool rocks and seashells down by the water.
The rest of February should prove to be just as eventful. This Thursday is Kellen's two month check-up and he'll get his first shots. My mom and Dennis might be coming to visit this next weekend and the following weekend Kellen and I are flying to San Diego to spend time with Layci! I am very excited!
