The excitement that fills my heart when I get to say “my little boy” is hard to put into words. The first trimester was extremely difficult - I felt like I was sick every night and could barely eat anything in the evenings. In all honesty, I did not enjoy being pregnant in those first few months. But around the 13-14 week mark, those nights of nausea faded away, and within the past two weeks (I’m almost 22 weeks now), I’ve been feeling this little guy moving around more and more. Those little kicks are the most incredible thing I have ever experienced in my life!
To all of our family and friends… Merry Christmas!
One of the things that I enjoy most at this time of year is being able to sit and reflect on all that God has done for us and through us over this past year and wanted to share a few of our highlights with you all!
I have been so eager to share with you all about our big adventure to Liverpool for Eric's 30th Birthday — I adore my husband and have been saving our money up to be able to make this trip happen. It was so fun to experience a new part of the world with my husband and celebrate this man in such a fun way, and a huge bonus that we got to visit Anfield and see LIverpool FC play several times - and even got to meet Steven Gerrard!
I never really dreamed of being a princess when I was a little girl... never really imagined myself as a princess on my wedding day... yet there I am, in the middle of my own fairy tale! Our wedding day was more beautiful and dreamy than I could have ever imagined or asked for. It's hard to describe all of the emotions that washed over me that day - the day that I finally had the blessing to commit to being in covenant with my love, Eric Gregory.
I can't get over the blessings and good gifts that God brings, especially in regards to other people praying for me and situations of my life. There were a lot of prayers that went into the start of my relationship with Eric Gregory. It was 8 1/2 months ago, on the roof-level deck of my aunt and uncle's house in downtown Lancaster City, that Eric told me he wanted to call dibs... on me.
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A month or so ago, my husband was approached by some former youth ministry students who were recently engaged and asked if he would be willing to be their marrying pastor and if we would be interested in doing their premarital counseling. As I was processing this new ministry opportunity for me and Eric, I wanted to be able to share our own journey as we reflect back on the start of our marriage and as we evaluate the current state of our marriage after nearly 5 years. Hopefully, this series will bring great value for those who are single, dating, or engaged - but also for anyone who is already married, because we’re never done learning and growing and developing within our relationships!
I have always been a sucker for a good murder mystery or true crime documentary or podcast. Maybe it has something to do with my Enneagram 1 and wanting to find justice, but the stories often suck me right in and I want to know “whodunnit” and why did they do it. So when my husband and I came across an ad for Unsolved Crime Files - a game where you get to solve a fictional crime using a packet of cold case materials - we just KNEW this had to be our next date night adventure!
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Looking for the perfect gift for someone who needs a little extra TLC? Check out these self-care gift ideas, designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you are shopping for someone you love or looking for your own ideas to put on your wishlist, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite self-care gift ideas!
If you are gearing up for holiday shopping or looking for the perfect unique gift for someone special this Christmas, please consider visiting a local small business when browsing for gift ideas! Check out this roundup of local businesses in Lancaster, PA. Small Business Saturday is coming up on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone who needs a little extra TLC? Check out these self-care gift ideas, designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you are shopping for someone you love or looking for your own ideas to put on your wishlist, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite self-care gift ideas!
My husband and I decided that we would be super intentional about what we get to go inside of Easter baskets for our kids, and I thought I would share some of the items that I grabbed last-minute to go in our toddler’s Easter basket this year as we start our own family traditions for this holiday.
Self-care is an important way to show yourself some love and appreciation, and now more than ever we need to make it a priority. Whether you're shopping for Valentine's Day gifts or looking for something special just for you, there are tons of self-care gift ideas that will let your loved one know how much they mean to you.
Holiday 2020 Gift Guide | Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers, Ages 12-24 months, Ages 1-3 years old. Gift ideas for toys, books, clothing and accessories, ideas for eating and drinking, bath time, and more. Find gift ideas for everyone on your list!
Holiday 2020 Gift Guide | Gift Ideas for Women - for your wife, mom, sister, or friend. Gift ideas for clothing, footwear, self-care, home decor, entertainment, food & drink, accessories, and more. Find gift ideas for everyone on your list!
Holiday 2020 Gift Guide | Gift Ideas for Men - for your husband, dad, brother, or friend. Gift ideas for clothing, footwear, self-care, skateboarding, entertainment, food & drink, accessories, tools, and sports & leisure. Find gift ideas for everyone on your list!
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It’s been a crazy hard year, but not one that doesn’t warrant rejoicing. Sharing our life updates as we look back on this year and weary as we may be, we are still rejoicing in who God is and where He is working in us! Merry Christmas from the Gregorys!