My Dearest Erin,
Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand.
And what you've been out there searching for forever is in your hands.
When you figure out love is all that matters after all.
It sure makes everything else seem so small.
Love,
Granny
12.29.2007
12.24.2007
Hear the Angels Sing
Here's something that struck my attention during the candle light service tonight:
When Charles Wesley wrote Hark the Herald Angels Sing in 1739, he had the angels proclaim:
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
And what did Wesley think should be the consequences of that messages?
Joyful, all ye nations rise. The Prince of Peace had come.
When Wesley wrote that hymn, England was going through a desperate, hopeless time. Unemployment, poverty, illness, alcoholism, and crime were widespread. Wesley and his brother, John, believed the answer for their nation was Christ's life-changing message. Changed lives would bring a changed nation.
Wesley's Christmas song rang true: Light and life to all He brings.
Some historians have written that England didn't have a revolution (as did France) mainly because of the message the Wesleys preached and sang.
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise.
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
When Charles Wesley wrote Hark the Herald Angels Sing in 1739, he had the angels proclaim:
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
And what did Wesley think should be the consequences of that messages?
Joyful, all ye nations rise. The Prince of Peace had come.
When Wesley wrote that hymn, England was going through a desperate, hopeless time. Unemployment, poverty, illness, alcoholism, and crime were widespread. Wesley and his brother, John, believed the answer for their nation was Christ's life-changing message. Changed lives would bring a changed nation.
Wesley's Christmas song rang true: Light and life to all He brings.
Some historians have written that England didn't have a revolution (as did France) mainly because of the message the Wesleys preached and sang.
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise.
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
12.22.2007
What A Green Christmas
We made it to Florida for Christmas. Even though it's not cold and snowing, it's damp and humid from raining. Oh well. My mom has the house beautifully decorated. Seriously. It looks like it's straight out of a Pottery Barn magazine. There's so many presents under the tree that they started expanding onto the couch in the formal living room. Oh! I can't wait!
Tomorrow we're going to a brunch somewhere. Then off to the Honey Baked Ham place and maybe squeeze in a pedicure.
It already seems like this trip is too short. However, I'm enjoying every minute of it. Even though I'll be on Heros withdraw. :)
Tomorrow we're going to a brunch somewhere. Then off to the Honey Baked Ham place and maybe squeeze in a pedicure.
It already seems like this trip is too short. However, I'm enjoying every minute of it. Even though I'll be on Heros withdraw. :)
12.21.2007
12.17.2007
Reminiscing
High School Graduation Year:
1. Who was your best friend?
Amber, but I hung out with various people all the time.
2. What sports did you play?
Nothing. However, I was on the yearbook staff and German club!
3. What kind of car did you drive?
Toyota Tercell
4. It's Friday night, where were you?
My house. For some reason people would migrate to my house for a good time. Maybe it was the pool.
5. Were you a party animal?
Senior year? It varied on the party.
6. Were you in the "In Crowd"?
With 5,000 students at your school it's kinda hard to be in any "in crowd."
7. Ever skip school?
All the time. Shh.
8. Ever smoke?
No.
9. Were you a nerd?
Nah. But I was honors.
10. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope.
11. Can you sing the Alma mater?
Uh no.
12. Who was your favorite teacher?
I don't know if I had one senior year. I only had two classes to go to. Def. not sen. English honors though.
13. Favorite class?
I can't even remember what classes I took. Definitely not sen. English honors though. (do you see a pattern here from the previous question?)
14. What was your schools full name?
University High School
15. School mascot?
Cougar.
16. Did you go to Prom?
I went to 4 proms.
17. If you could go back and do it over, would you?
If I did, I would change a whole bunch of stuff. Just freeze time and turn everything around.
18. What do you remember most about graduation?
Having our principal say "Karen" instead of "Erin" when announcing me. Wonderful huh?
19. Favorite memory of your Senior Year?
Early release. 11am I was outta there!
20. Were you ever posted up on the senior wall?
What's a senior wall? Apparently not.
21. Did you have a job your senior year?
I think I worked at Express.
22. Who did you date?
Chris.
23. Where did you go most often for lunch?
Panera's.
24. Have you gained weight since then?
I was a 2 back then. I'm a 4/6 now. You do the math.
25. What did you do after graduation?
Had a HUGE party at my house. My cousin came to celebrate, and so my mom, sister, her and I went to Cocoa Beach for a few days and stayed at the Hilton.
1. Who was your best friend?
Amber, but I hung out with various people all the time.
2. What sports did you play?
Nothing. However, I was on the yearbook staff and German club!
3. What kind of car did you drive?
Toyota Tercell
4. It's Friday night, where were you?
My house. For some reason people would migrate to my house for a good time. Maybe it was the pool.
5. Were you a party animal?
Senior year? It varied on the party.
6. Were you in the "In Crowd"?
With 5,000 students at your school it's kinda hard to be in any "in crowd."
7. Ever skip school?
All the time. Shh.
8. Ever smoke?
No.
9. Were you a nerd?
Nah. But I was honors.
10. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope.
11. Can you sing the Alma mater?
Uh no.
12. Who was your favorite teacher?
I don't know if I had one senior year. I only had two classes to go to. Def. not sen. English honors though.
13. Favorite class?
I can't even remember what classes I took. Definitely not sen. English honors though. (do you see a pattern here from the previous question?)
14. What was your schools full name?
University High School
15. School mascot?
Cougar.
16. Did you go to Prom?
I went to 4 proms.
17. If you could go back and do it over, would you?
If I did, I would change a whole bunch of stuff. Just freeze time and turn everything around.
18. What do you remember most about graduation?
Having our principal say "Karen" instead of "Erin" when announcing me. Wonderful huh?
19. Favorite memory of your Senior Year?
Early release. 11am I was outta there!
20. Were you ever posted up on the senior wall?
What's a senior wall? Apparently not.
21. Did you have a job your senior year?
I think I worked at Express.
22. Who did you date?
Chris.
23. Where did you go most often for lunch?
Panera's.
24. Have you gained weight since then?
I was a 2 back then. I'm a 4/6 now. You do the math.
25. What did you do after graduation?
Had a HUGE party at my house. My cousin came to celebrate, and so my mom, sister, her and I went to Cocoa Beach for a few days and stayed at the Hilton.
First Anniversary
So it's official: I passed the first year of marriage. Wow. Yeserday everyone at work was telling how big of a deal the first anniversary is. It didn't sink in until Jim and I were in the car heading towards Boston. Wow. One year. We're not really newlyweds anymore, but still are.
For the celebration we drove into Boston and stayed at the Park Plaza. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was really good! When we returned to our hotel room, a bottle of wine with two wine glasses inside an ice bucket was waiting for us. My family had it delivered. So we toasted each other with the toasting flutes from our wedding, and watched our wedding video in bed. I was able to sleep in until room service came with breakfast in bed. (Another family present).
Jim likes to be traditional with his presents, so for the first year of marriage, the rule is to give each other paper. For my paper gift, he gave me two tickets for the Boston Nutcracker. I love the Nutcracker!!! My mom used to take me every year when I was younger. It was bonding time I looked forward to annually. If you're interested in any of the traditions, click here.
It was a very relaxing getaway, and I can't wait until next year!
For the celebration we drove into Boston and stayed at the Park Plaza. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was really good! When we returned to our hotel room, a bottle of wine with two wine glasses inside an ice bucket was waiting for us. My family had it delivered. So we toasted each other with the toasting flutes from our wedding, and watched our wedding video in bed. I was able to sleep in until room service came with breakfast in bed. (Another family present).
Jim likes to be traditional with his presents, so for the first year of marriage, the rule is to give each other paper. For my paper gift, he gave me two tickets for the Boston Nutcracker. I love the Nutcracker!!! My mom used to take me every year when I was younger. It was bonding time I looked forward to annually. If you're interested in any of the traditions, click here.
It was a very relaxing getaway, and I can't wait until next year!
12.10.2007
HAPPY 24TH BRITHDAY AMBER!
I know it's a day late, but better late than never... HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY TO THE WORLD'S GREATEST FRIEND EVER! I CAN'T BELIEVE WE HAVE CELEBRATED 19 BIRTHDAYS TOGETHER!!!! We're getting older...
12.06.2007
Today at Work...
...I went to Worcester for a vendor convention. It was fun because my gas, tolls and food for the day were all paid for. The catch: sitting at a table with my boss (who's wicked cool) and all the other bridal consultants from our region and listening to vendors prompt us on their new lines that are coming in the spring. It wasn't that bad. I won a set of Royal Albert wine glasses and got a lot of other nifty little things free.
The drive was long. It let me have time to think about a lot of things that's going on in life. I wouldn't mind traveling for my job. To be logical, I'm the most versatile out of all of us. I don't have kids, or anything that comes with that territory. I was told I'm not going to the NYC convention in February, however my boss is considering me going to the Orlando convention in May. It's just talk but I was pretty pyched when she mentioned it. We'll see!
The drive was long. It let me have time to think about a lot of things that's going on in life. I wouldn't mind traveling for my job. To be logical, I'm the most versatile out of all of us. I don't have kids, or anything that comes with that territory. I was told I'm not going to the NYC convention in February, however my boss is considering me going to the Orlando convention in May. It's just talk but I was pretty pyched when she mentioned it. We'll see!
12.04.2007
White Day
Yesterday Jim and I drove up to VT to visit his family. The weather wasn't bad in Beverly, however the more north we drove, the worse the weather became. At one point we were stuck in a white out. (For all you Floridians reading this a white out is when you can only see a couple feet from you when everything else it pure white ahead). When we finally arrived at his mom's house, the driveway wasn't plowed and if you have ever been to Jim's mom's house, the driveway is like a mile long. (Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating just a tad, but it is a very long driveway). Jim and my brother-in-law thought it would be a grand idea to put me in the driver's seat while they push the car up the driveway. Yea, "let's put Erin in the driver's seat. She won't mind." So when this didn't work they decided to go inside and think about another option. They told me to stay in the car. Oh dear.
All and all it has been a nice visit. We had an early Christmas with all of them, I received my first daughter-in-law card and most importantly I was able to hold my nephew. Even though my arms are sore from scraping ice off from the driveway, and holding Alex for about 2 hours, it was well worth it.
All and all it has been a nice visit. We had an early Christmas with all of them, I received my first daughter-in-law card and most importantly I was able to hold my nephew. Even though my arms are sore from scraping ice off from the driveway, and holding Alex for about 2 hours, it was well worth it.
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