HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy 2008! We went to the Disney Concert Hall last night with Rob and Julie for a "A Night in Paris" with Rufus Wainwright and Belinda Carlisle. The show was rather lame....although Rufus is quite talented. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our 1st trip to this venue. We spent the rest of the evening playing games at a friend's house. Fun! Happy New Year!

TWINKLES ROOM

We are counting down the days until our little one arrives. The room awaits. Bring on the babe.

SO LONG PINK LAMPS

Well, they made the road trip out from Nashville to LA on the back of Aaron's truck...and although a part of me really loves them...they have become a bit of an eye sore....a) because they are so large that only 1 fit in the apartment (see picture on previous post) and b) the lamp shades needed recovering, which I wasn't so keen on doing. Aaron never like them because they kinda look like Christmas ornaments.

Soooo, I posted the pink lamps on craigslist. I'm sad to see them go....but think they'll make someone very happy. Hopefully, they'll sell.

See my new white lamp. You like? Nice, simple, modern, classic. I don't think we'll get sick of it. The room will definitely be spiced up with some new art :)

HOW HANDSOME

How handsome does Aaron look with his hat on!? We had a fun night out with friends...dinner and comedy (the Groundlings). I'm realizing that I don't have many pictures as a pregnant person. Need to take more.

NEW SOFA PILLOWS

Slowly but surely, this place is taking shape.

HOW RAD

How rad is this side table that my husby made! Loving the turquoise accents!

CHRISTMAS IN LOS ANGELES

For the first time in 31 years, I won't be with my family on Christmas....which is sad. Yet, it's also exciting to know that a) Santa also comes to LA and b)it's for good reason that we're staying here and c) I'll be seeing my parents soon...once Twinkles arrives. I'm 36 weeks pregnant now....thus too far along for us to make the journey to Tennessee or Mississipi.

Although it's strange to be 70 degree sunny LA, I am NOW starting to get into the Christmas spirit...after being a complete crab apple on ALL of my futile shopping excursions. Thanks to the festive tree lights, Christmas candle and hot chocolate. And may I remember why we even have this holiday anyway. Thanks to Jesus.

Aaron surprised me with a Christmas tree. Doesn't it just fit perfectly in our little apartment? I was even able to come up with enough ornaments to cover it....thanks, in part, to Aaron's animal cookie boxes that he chose for decoration.

We will certainly miss being with our families this Christmas...although we are excited to spend the day with friends here.

Counting down the days until our little one arrives.