Nativity Scene

Every year for the past 4 years Jess can not wait to give me my birthday present. My birthday is 2 days before Christmas and he just gets so excited to give me a present that he ends up giving me at least one present before my actual birthday. He was studying last night and he kept asking me if I wanted my present. I told him to wait, but he just couldn't, so he talked me into it and gave it to me. For a couple years now I have been wanting the Willow Tree Nativity Scene. About a month ago when my parents were here I decided to buy one of the sets with my Christmas money from last year (I know - crazy -I still have money left over from last year). I was hoping that I would get more sets to add to the scene, so sure enough that is what I opened, the Three Wisemen!! I was so excited! I love Nativity Scenes! (Brook yours is up in our house too that you gave me last year! I love it as well!)

I have the greatest, thoughtful, loving husband who spoils me beyond measures! My birthday is still a few weeks away and he can't quit talking about what we are going to do and how excited he is that is my birthday! I am so blessed to be his wife! I am so proud of all his hard work. Even with working full time, going to school, and studying he finds the time to make me feel special, be a great example, and help out as much as he can! Love you Jess!

Love,
Rachel

Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree

Thought I would post a few pictures of our house decorated for Christmas. Kari, hopefully this will help you get in the Christmas spirit and Libby you have inspired me to post my pictures of my decor that I have had uploaded and ready to post for 2 weeks now.

Jess and I decorated for Christmas the weekend before Thanksgiving. He begged me and begged me for weeks to decorate and I kept telling him "no" because we had to do it after Thanksgiving. After much thought I gave in because 1. I am trying to be more laid back and not care about "rules" and 2. I like seeing Jess's eyes light up when we put up the Christmas tree. So, we put Christmas music on, drank hot chocolate, and had special one on one time.



















Jess had been wanting a train set for weeks and he and my dad finally found one. Let me just tell you - He was so excited to put it under the tree!!! I will have to admit it looks really good and it is fun to play with!

We are so excited that we will actually be able to be with both families before and during Christmas this year. We have a little over a week before we go to Jess's parents and then on Christmas Eve flying to see my family! We can't wait to be with Jess's parents and all of his brothers and wives all at the same time!!! We can't wait to see our niece and my family!!! It is going to be such a great time!

I am almost done with all the Christmas shopping and have sent out a few Christmas cards, so when the time comes to leave I will be all ready without any stress!!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season!

Love,

Jess and Rachel